Location, Location, Location! Located in the delightful historic neighborhood of Haverford within walking distance of towns, parks, Merion Cricket Club, stores, public transportation, state and federal highways, and much more. This charming 19th century home has three bedrooms with additional closet space and one and a half bathrooms (3/1.5) and lovely wood floors throughout. P. S. Although Assessor's statement of 1508 sq. ft. for sq. ft. above ground. , we feel doesn't take into account the additional sq. ft. of the sunroom +200sq. ft. The sq. ft. for this home we feel is 1708. This home oozes romantic charm throughout. It has a covered front porch, an attractive, formal living room and attractive dining room, with stepdown to eat-in kitchen. Behind the kitchen is a stepdown sunroom lined with windows on three sides with egress to the backyard. The living room and sunroom are lovely rooms for entertaining and relaxing. Stairs from the front door to the second floor are where the three comfortable bedrooms are located with ample closet space and one full bathroom. There is a full basement for storage and Bilko doors to the outside. The home provides good comfortable living at its best. Its uniqueness is its charm. Besides having ample closets inside for storage, it has a shed in the backyard for your overflow of things. (It is reputed that this home was the first home built on the street and at one time used as a polling place/post office. ) Come Visit today; It won’t last long!!!
Haverford, located between Ardmore and Bryn Mawr, is a residential and collegiate Haverford College neighborhood with stone Main Line homes and leafy campus greens. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lancaster Avenue at Haverford Station, where coffee counters, small eateries, and storefront services meet the steady rhythm of the Paoli/Thorndale Line. Haverford College’s Arboretum paths and the duck pond set a quiet, walkable backdrop. The Haverford College Cantor Fitzgerald Gallery anchors the cultural calendar with rotating exhibitions. Along the rail corridor, Tudor and Colonial Revival houses mix with compact apartment buildings near the tracks.
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438 Old Lancaster Rd · $675,000
$676K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $676K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
40 days
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SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the upper level
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen (appliances not specified)
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot water radiator heating
Window air conditioning units
Natural gas for heating and hot water
100 amp electric service with circuit breakers
Basement
Full, unfinished basement with outside entrance and drainage system
Exterior features
Porch(es)
Sidewalks
Street lights
Home design
Detached home
Pitched shingle roof
Fee simple ownership
Good condition
Parking
Two driveway parking spaces
On-street parking
Two total garage/parking spaces
Construction
Wood siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Total charm in this Victorian Farmhouse complete w/ covered front porch & porch swing. Beautiful vintage woodwork & floors, lots of nooks & crannies, english cottage garden, lovingly maintained and preserved with as many original features as possible. Lge LR/FP, lge DR with lighted built-in display shelves & hidden cabinets, cozy little den, step-down old fashioned kitchen, lge step-down enclosed porch w/ screens for summer living, 3 spacious BR's w/ added closets, 2 cedar closets, delightful hall bath w/ hdwd flrs & deep, old soaking tub. Beautiful old hdwd flrs in every room including kitchen, many glass french doors, so much character! This home will capture your heart! Historical records show this as first house on street and at one time used as a polling place. Now it can be yours! This is a rare opportunity to find such a special home in a wonderfully convenient location, just a short walk to Haverford train and shops of Haverford Square. Showings begin on Tuesday 9/6/05.
Public Records
Dec 11, 1986
Sold
$138,500
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,139 (+4.6%)
2025
$6,825 (+5.4%)
2024
$6,476 (+4.4%)
2023
$6,206 (+1.9%)
2022
$6,091 (+2.3%)
2021
$5,952 (+2.5%)
2020
$5,807 (+1.8%)
2019
$5,704 (+1.9%)
2018
$5,600 (+1.9%)
2017
$5,494 (+8.4%)
2015
$5,066 (+6.0%)
2014
$4,780
2013
$4,780 (+3.1%)
2011
$4,638 (+4.0%)
2010
$4,460 (+3.6%)
2009
$4,307
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
55 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,205 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,508
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,508
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400044268008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
MDR1
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Haverford, PA • 19041
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Haverford. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 438 Old Lancaster Rd
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