Welcome home to 1609 Harris Road in the desirable community of Laverock. As you approach this wonderfully maintained home you will be captivated by its striking curb appeal showcasing beautifully manicured flower beds, shrubs and ornamental trees that lead to an expansive covered front porch. Upon entering the well-appointed foyer prepare to be dazzled by the pristine hardwood floors, classic wood trim and a most gorgeous staircase with intricate ironwork. Just off the foyer you will fall in love with the spacious formal living room and adjoining family room that showcases a fabulous full stonewall fireplace with glass enclosure, built-in bookcases and cabinets and the most charming dry bar. On the opposite side of the foyer is a voluminous formal dining room to enjoy wonderful dinner gatherings with family and friends. Love to cook? You and your family will have such a wonderful time preparing meals in the sun filled kitchen boasting a large picture window, brand new Kitchen Aid appliances, corian countertops, tile floors, custom stainless steel backsplash and a workstation desk. Completing the immaculate main level is a fantastic laundry room with a new washer and dryer, a convenient laundry chute and a fully renovated stylish powder room. Ascending to 2nd level you will be greeted by the owner s suite with a new master shower with glass door, stylish hardware and lighting fixtures. The owner s suite offers an abundance of illuminated closets. This level also comprises of three additional spacious bedrooms each offering a profusion of closet space. Completing this level is a fully renovated hall bathroom with a gorgeous counter height furniture design vanity, decorative lighting and fixtures. Descending to the finished basement you will encounter a family leisure and entertainment area that s fully carpeted and is a wonderful setup for a home office and recreational activities. Other significant basement improvements include new basement windows and a French drain system with sump pump that includes a transferrable warranty. Many family gatherings will be enjoyed in the magnificent backyard boasting a beautiful brick paver patio with retractable awning, manicured flowerbeds and a stone facade one-car garage with covered side porch providing additional outdoor patio space. The garage comes with a new roof, new door and new concrete carport and paved driveway. Other noteworthy improvements include: new roof (2019), attic fan installed (2019) new (wide) gutters/downspouts, new windows installed throughout entire house, new privacy fence, exterior of the house painted (2019) and almost whole house backup generator. The location is ideally suited for convenient access to shops and restaurants of Chestnut Hill, Center City Philadelphia, and Rtes. 309 and PA Turnpike, the charming community of Glenside and the Keswick Theater, the Philadelphia Cricket Club, La Salle College H. S, Germantown Academy, Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Arcadia College and nearby Septa stations. Come visit and fall in love!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$215Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tony Crist• Coldwell Banker Realty
•215-641-2727 (broker)
Bought with Kevin Wilkins• BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,982
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
310013237007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
R2
Residential District
In expansion of the declaration of legislative intent found in Article I of this chapter and the statement of community development objectives found in Article I, the intent of this article, among others, is as follows: Promote the maintenance, stability, continued viability and enhanced value of the Township's residential neighborhoods.; Ensure new residential infill development and redevelopment is in character with existing neighborhoods.; Accommodate a variety of housing types.