Stylishly Updated with Vintage Touches in Prime Havertown Location Flexible layout, modern upgrades, and outdoor space—plus easy access to trails, transit, and Main Line favorites. Welcome to 542 Wales Road, a beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 1 full and 2 half-bath home in the award-winning Haverford School District. Just ¼ mile from the Pennsy Trail and a short drive to Center City and the airport, this location also offers quick access to shopping and dining in Wynnewood, Ardmore, and Bryn Mawr. Inside, you’ll find a bright and inviting layout with refinished hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and neutral finishes. The spacious kitchen—fully renovated in 2024—features all-new appliances, porcelain tile, a pantry, and room for a full dining table. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and an updated full bath, while the finished third floor includes a fourth bedroom, half bath, and a flexible bonus space. The clean, dry basement adds storage, laundry, and another half bath. Enjoy a fenced backyard with a deck—ideal for entertaining or relaxing—and a detached garage for parking or extra storage. Major updates include a new roof (2025) and new central air and heat (2023). This move-in-ready home blends charm, function, and location. Don’t miss it—schedule your tour today!
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$428Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Justin Bresson• Keller Williams Main Line
Are you looking for an affordable family home in the award winning Haverford School District? Look no further! 542 Wales Road is just the home you've been searching for in the highly sough-after town of Havertown. Enter this four bedroom, one full and two half bath gem through the cozy, covered front porch. The first floor offers an open floor plan - a spacious living room with gas fireplace and a large modern kitchen with ample space for a full-sized dining table. Kitchen has a beautiful porcelain tile floor and porcelain tile countertop with a separate pantry area. The freshly painted neutral-colored walls and the newly-refinished espresso hardwood floors throughout the home are stunning! Beautiful, energy-efficient doors and windows complete the first floor, including the French doors leading out to the large back deck. The second floor offers three bedrooms and an updated full bathroom. The fully finished third level offers a bedroom, a half bath, and a bonus space that can serve as an office, a playroom, or a teenage hangout. The large, dry basement is ready to be finished and has a tastefully decorated half bath and washer/dryer. This home has a fenced-in, low maintenance backyard with plenty of space for playing and entertaining. The detached, one-car garage has alley-access that offers additional parking. Home warranty is included through September 2022.
TREND #6253888
Oct 23, 2013
Sold
$222,000
$189/sq ft
Aug 27, 2013
Pending
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Aug 21, 2013
Price Changed
$229,900
$196/sq ft
Jul 23, 2013
Listed
$234,000
$200/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003529222
Oct 23, 2013
Sold
$222,000
$189/sq ft
Aug 22, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2013
Listed
$229,900
$196/sq ft
+18
Don't let this one get away!!! This 4 bedroom twin is in move in condition and is sure to please your client! The inviting covered porch leads into a living room with stone fireplace, remodeled kitchen with ceramic tile floor, countertops and backsplash. Sliders lead from the dining room to a deck, yard and a one car detached garage. 2ndfloor has an updated hall bath & 3 bedrooms. 4th bedroom on 3rdfloor has heat, electric & air conditioning plus a powder room and additional room. Lower level: full, unfinished with a powder room. Extras: central-air, ceiling fans, replacement windows, close to transportation. This remodeled home is in great condition and is easy to show.
TREND #5768912
Nov 5, 2010
Sold
$207,000
$177/sq ft
Sep 8, 2010
Listed
$220,000
$188/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004949666
Nov 5, 2010
Sold
$207,000
$177/sq ft
Sep 20, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2010
Listed
$220,000
$188/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE165774
Oct 28, 2005
Sold
$217,000
$185/sq ft
Sep 21, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Sep 19, 2005
Listed
$217,000
$185/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE216482
Apr 27, 2001
Sold
$124,000
$106/sq ft
Jan 15, 2001
Listed
$124,000
$106/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 15, 1998
Sold
$112,800
$96/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE238994
Sep 16, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Aug 10, 1998
Listed
$112,800
$96/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1992
Sold
$98,500
$84/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE461158
Feb 18, 1992
Listed
$98,500
$84/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1982
Sold
$50,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,779 (+6.0%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2025
$6,395 (+6.2%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2024
$6,020 (+2.9%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2023
$5,849 (+2.4%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2022
$5,712 (−38.6%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2021
$9,306 (+82.5%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2020
$5,098 (+1.9%)
$47,350 + $62,340
$109,690
2019
$5,004 (+1.7%)
$47,350 + $62,340
$109,690
2018
$4,918 (+2.2%)
2017
$4,814 (+5.0%)
2015
$4,586 (+2.9%)
2014
$4,455 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,297 (+4.3%)
2011
$4,120 (+8.4%)
2010
$3,800
Tax history for 542 Wales Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,779 (+6.0%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2025
$6,395 (+6.2%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2024
$6,020 (+2.9%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2023
$5,849 (+2.4%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2022
$5,712 (−38.6%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2021
$9,306 (+82.5%)
$93,510 + $140,610
$234,120
2020
$5,098 (+1.9%)
$47,350 + $62,340
$109,690
2019
$5,004 (+1.7%)
$47,350 + $62,340
$109,690
2018
$4,918 (+2.2%)
2017
$4,814 (+5.0%)
2015
$4,586 (+2.9%)
2014
$4,455 (+3.7%)
2013
$4,297 (+4.3%)
2011
$4,120 (+8.4%)
2010
$3,800
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
22 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
2,483 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,172
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
22010219500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R-6
Medium-Density Residential District
It is the purpose of this section to limit residential development in this district to lots that will yield a maximum density of approximately eight to 14 dwelling units per acre. A variety of housing types are allowed, in addition to professional uses in conjunction with such structures.