Embraced by exquisite grounds, a circular drive, brick walls and terraces, this classic custom Georgian home is beautifully appointed with extraordinary architectural details both inside and out. Center hall entrance foyer with intricate staircase, handsome paneled library with bar and fireplace. Formal Living Room offering fireplace with sophisticated wood mantle and wall of glass affording picturesque views of the rear grounds & perennial gardens. Elegant Dining Room connected to the gourmet Kitchen with granite tops, vintage white custom cabinetry, professional quality appliances and floor to ceiling built-out pantry. Adjoining sun-filled Breakfast Room and Family Room with antique fireplace, custom woodwork and shelving. Luxurious Master suite with fully outfitted closets, ensuite bath and office/gym/nursery. Two additional family sized bedrooms with two full baths. One additional private au paire/in-law suite accessed by back staircase.
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.98 acresLot Size
$519Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lavinia Smerconish• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
Embraced by exquisite grounds, a circular drive, brick walls and terraces, this classic custom Georgian home with extraordinary early 1900's architectural details both inside and out has been enhanced by the addition of a wonderful Family Room and Breakfast Room with antique fireplace & custom woodwork & shelving. This home is suberbly constructed with great flow for enteraining and all the amenities for easy family living. A wonderful Master Suite and an additional 4 Bedrooms and 3 full baths complete this lovely home. It is ideally situated on a acre of beautiful and private land located on one of the finest Lanes in Gladwyne, very close to the renowned Henry Foundation preserve and provides the tranquility of country living within minutes of downtown Philadelphia.
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC546284
Aug 25, 2003
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2003
Listed
$1,695,000
$377/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 1990
Sold
$685,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 1987
Sold
$485,000
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,910 (+4.6%)
2025
$24,772 (+5.4%)
2024
$23,504 (+4.4%)
2023
$22,524 (+1.9%)
2022
$22,107 (+2.3%)
2021
$21,603 (−21.3%)
2020
$27,456 (+1.8%)
2019
$26,972 (+1.9%)
2018
$26,478 (+1.9%)
2017
$25,980 (+8.4%)
2015
$23,957 (+6.0%)
2014
$22,601 (+11.9%)
2013
$20,194 (+3.1%)
2011
$19,595 (+4.0%)
2010
$18,843 (+3.6%)
2009
$18,196
Tax history for 1305 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,910 (+4.6%)
2025
$24,772 (+5.4%)
2024
$23,504 (+4.4%)
2023
$22,524 (+1.9%)
2022
$22,107 (+2.3%)
2021
$21,603 (−21.3%)
2020
$27,456 (+1.8%)
2019
$26,972 (+1.9%)
2018
$26,478 (+1.9%)
2017
$25,980 (+8.4%)
2015
$23,957 (+6.0%)
2014
$22,601 (+11.9%)
2013
$20,194 (+3.1%)
2011
$19,595 (+4.0%)
2010
$18,843 (+3.6%)
2009
$18,196
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
259 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,312
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400029403005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
LDR2
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR2 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 259
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $655,080
Tax Year: 2007
Tax Annual Amount: $16,546
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: LOWER MERION
Location Information
Cross Street: COUNTRY CLUB
Directions: Conshohocken St Rd to right onto Lafayette to house on right
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,312
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400029403005
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 26, 2026
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Schools
Gladwyne School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Black Rock Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
9/10
Harriton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.22M – $2.69M
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