When peace like a river. .. .. This home soothes the soul and offers a retreat-like experience every day. The river beckons the spirit from the moment you park. The entry foyer offers plenty of space to leave your shoes and jackets and head upstairs to where the magic unfolds. Spectacular views await through the Pella windows and doors; no need to put the lights on until evening, as the amount of natural light abounds. Plenty of room to entertain and enjoy music played through a whole home audio system. All of life’s necessities and “extras” are easily accessed behind a closed door in a massive renovated pantry. The kitchen makes life so easy; Jenn-Aire appliances, stainless farmhouse sink, and a massive quartz topped island offering additional storage. Step through large floor/ceiling Pella sliding doors to the deck off the main living area for grilling and you feel you are on vacation. (Hard to believe Philly is just down the river and around the bend!) Walking upstairs to the top floor is a large room, boasting space for two office/work areas, playroom and guest quarters. A large walk-in closet with laundry facilities makes wash days a breeze. The open air master bedroom boasts additional water views with another private deck to enjoy morning coffee and sunrises, or a glass of wine as the sun goes down. Out on the property the options for entertaining are equally unique. Relax under the lights in the evening on the bluestone patio and watch the boats go by. Or you have your choice of two fully renovated river decks, unique to only a handful of homes in this community and enjoy the serenity of the flowing water. Enjoy fishing or relax on a hammock on the lower deck and if you want to get out on the water, place your kayak or canoe directly in from the deck and off you go. If Philly is calling your name, jump in the car and you will be at the Philly Zoo and Center City within minutes. The Amtrak station at 30th Street and Philly International Airport are all nearby making travel arrangements a breeze. Rare to find a waterfront home in this area; this is a fabulous blend of city and suburbia. A truly unique, peaceful and easy Main Line living experience. (Seller's Disclosure & Imporvements List are available on line. )
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
4,968 sq ftLot Size
$369Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
14 spacesParking
Listed by Rachel McGinn• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
•610-527-0900 (broker)
•clientservices@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Jody Kotler• Keller Williams Main Line
Contemporary Riverfront Home in Gladwyne - poised on the Schuylkill's edge this home has dramatic views, 2 large river-facing terraces and wide open interior spaces making for an uncompromised modern statement. Enter from the ground level foyer with adjoining mudroom and mechanicals. Up the metal-look staircase and the house opens to the dramatic, oversized Living, Dinging, Great room with double 4 panel sliding doors to the deck which spans the entire front of the house overlooking the river. Incredible space and flow for entertaining and indoor/outdoor living. The entire home is tiled for a clean, modern look, easy maintenance and is lit with dimmable halogen lighting throughout. The all stainless, commercial style chef's kitchen with black granite counters is incredibly functional and a cook's dream. A huge adjacent pantry provides all the storage you could want. There is a den/bedroom or office w/ adjoining full bath at this level as well. Up the custom steel stair to the top level open master bedroom with vaulted ceiling. Windows frame river views as well as a slider to the upper level deck spanning the front of the house for a sweeping view along the Schuylkill. There is an adjoining master bath w/ double vanity sinks and huge walk-through closet and laundry room. A double wide room with skylights and a glass balcony faces the road and could be divided into two more sleeping areas if desired. Lovely, leafy location on the River Road residential enclave. Raked limestone gravel surrounds the house and makes for an easy driving surface - 3 carport spaces under the house and 2 open-air spaces. There is additional storage in the vaulted attic. Just minutes to Center City, the Mainline, King of Prussia and everything the region offers. River living at it's best. .. come see this beautiful home today!
Public Records
Apr 6, 1993
Sold
$250,000
$90/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC590346
May 5, 1992
Listed
$250,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 30, 1990
Sold
$200,000
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 1987
Sold
$60,000
$21/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,888 (+4.6%)
2025
$11,366 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,784 (+4.4%)
2023
$10,335 (+1.9%)
2022
$10,143 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,912 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,670 (+1.8%)
2019
$9,499 (+1.9%)
2018
$9,325 (+1.9%)
2017
$9,150 (+8.5%)
2015
$8,437 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,960
2013
$7,960 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,724 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,428 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,173
Tax history for 226 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,888 (+4.6%)
2025
$11,366 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,784 (+4.4%)
2023
$10,335 (+1.9%)
2022
$10,143 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,912 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,670 (+1.8%)
2019
$9,499 (+1.9%)
2018
$9,325 (+1.9%)
2017
$9,150 (+8.5%)
2015
$8,437 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,960
2013
$7,960 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,724 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,428 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,173
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
46 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,968 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,549
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400050748008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 26, 2026.
LDR4
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR4 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.