Welcome to this splendid treasure in coveted Northside Haverford, designed by renowned architect Frank Furness just prior to the turn of the century in 1895. This enchanting home in a lovely storybook setting was designed to capture the beautiful scenery while offering wonderful indoor and outdoor entertaining and living space with exceptional architectural details. The exterior is clad in authentic clapboard siding tastefully painted (June 2024) with triple hung true divided light windows, beautiful tiered slate courtyards with dry-stack stone walls, elegant gardens filled with perennials that pop throughout the year, an architectural shingle roof (December 2023) as well as a beautiful copper roof (December 2023) above the Garden/Sun Room, all copper downspouts and gutters, slate walkways, and the restored original garage doors for beautiful and authentic aesthetic. Pride of ownership shows in keeping with the original character of the home with modern amenities that suit today’s needs, including recently remodeled bathrooms, a whole house Generac generator (April 2024), updated electric as well as natural gas for heating and cooking. Other interior features include exquisite millwork, 10 foot ceilings on the first floor, hardwood floors throughout the home, Frank Furness signature keyhole stairwell and original bannister with ivory inlay, large fireside Living Room with a wall of built-ins, heated Garden/Sun Room with original hardware on windows and doors, formal Dining Room with swinging door to Breakfast Area with built-in banquette seating and updated granite Kitchen, and sprawling Family Room addition converted from the original garage with newer hardwood floors, a Powder Room, and French doors to the courtyards. The upstairs of the home has five functional bedrooms including a Primary Bedroom with en suite bath, two additional updated baths, and a convenient 2nd floor Laundry Room. The Lower Level of the home is unfinished, dry, and organized with a walk-out door to the driveway side of the home. The driveway has been repaved and has ample room for parking! This convenient location is within walking distance to the Merion Cricket Club, Haverford train station, and shops at Haverford Square, within close proximity to all major roadways for commuting to Center City or the airport, nearby local schools, and within minutes to the towns of Bryn Mawr and Ardmore as well as Suburban Square for shopping and dining! Don’t miss this opportunity to have your own slice of heaven in one of the most sought after Main Line neighborhoods!
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$650Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Ady McGowan• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Listed by Megan McGowan• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Est. $4,297 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 261 Farm Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC2175476
Jun 5, 2026
Sold
$1,925,000
$650/sq ft
Apr 17, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2026
Listed
$1,699,900
$574/sq ft
Apr 14, 2026
Coming Soon
$1,699,900
$574/sq ft
TREND #5699424
Jun 15, 2010
Sold
$825,000
$279/sq ft
Apr 23, 2010
Listed
$849,000
$287/sq ft
+7
BRIGHT MLS #1003428039
Jun 15, 2010
Sold
$825,000
$279/sq ft
Apr 23, 2010
Listed
$849,000
$287/sq ft
Apr 23, 2010
Listing Removed
—
+7
Perfectly located on a charming private lane nestled in northside Haverford is this tastefully updated turn-of-the-century farmhouse. Designed by notable architect, Frank Furness, the house features five bedrooms, three and a half baths, a family room addition and updated kitchen with granite counter tops. There are hardwood floors throughout, lovely high ceilings and tons of large windows creating a bright and light environment even on a rainy day. This great location is in one of the few truly quiet and private areas left on the Main Line and yet it is only a fifteen minute walk to the train and shops in Haverford Square. If you enjoy outside living you will enjoy this property in the daylight and at night by moonlight.
Public Records
Apr 5, 2005
Sold
$849,000
$287/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003362155
Jan 3, 2005
Listed
$849,000
$287/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC499702
Jan 4, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Nov 27, 2004
Listed
$899,000
$304/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 1998
Sold
$360,000
$122/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC254106
Sep 22, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 15, 1998
Listed
$360,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,650 (+4.6%)
2025
$17,830 (+5.4%)
2024
$16,918 (+4.4%)
2023
$16,213 (+1.9%)
2022
$15,912 (+2.3%)
2021
$15,550 (+2.5%)
2020
$15,170 (+1.8%)
2019
$14,902 (+1.9%)
2018
$14,629 (+1.9%)
2017
$14,354 (+9.4%)
2015
$13,122 (+6.0%)
2014
$12,380
2013
$12,380 (+3.1%)
2011
$12,013 (+4.0%)
2010
$11,552 (+3.6%)
2009
$11,155
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
211 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,847
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400017892005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 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.