Rare opportunity to purchase, restore and transform this gracious Laverock home to its original grandeur. This home is a fixer upper and a perfect fit for those with vision. Situated on nearly an acre lot with over 3200 square feet of living space it offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a convenient half bath on the main level. Center hall foyer with lovely hardwoods, living room with fireplace, family room, formal dining room with access to butler's pantry and eat-in kitchen. First floor laundry with back staircase to 2nd floor. There is a 1 car attached garage plus a detached 2 car garage. Ample driveway parking and beautiful grounds on a lovely block. Top rated Cheltenham Township school district. Convenient to Center City - just one block to public transportation and easy access to Chesnut Hill train, Glenside train and charming shops of Chesnut Hill, Glenside and Jenkintown. Priced to allow your personal touch - being sold "as is".
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Paul Welsh• BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
•215-887-0400 (broker)
•dawn.ciganik@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Miriam Einhorn• BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
•215-887-0400 (broker)
•dawn.ciganik@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Bob Enslin III• Kershaw Real Estate
•215-483-5717 (broker)
•mkershawrealty@aol.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAMC640320
Redfin Estimate
$753,202
$122K since sold in May 2021$170K since August
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This home's estimate is 18% lower than the average sale price ($919K) of 5 comparable homes.
Rare opportunity to purchase, restore and transform this gracious Laverock home to its original grandeur. This home is a fixer upper and a perfect fit for those with vision. Situated on nearly an acre lot with over 3200 square feet of living space it offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths and a convenient half bath on the main level. Center hall foyer with lovely hardwoods, living room with fireplace, family room, formal dining room with access to butler's pantry and eat-in kitchen. First floor laundry with back staircase to 2nd floor. There is a 1 car attached garage plus a detached 2 car garage. Ample driveway parking and beautiful grounds on a lovely block. Top rated Cheltenham Township school district. Convenient to Center City - just one block to public transportation and easy access to Chesnut Hill train, Glenside train and charming shops of Chesnut Hill, Glenside and Jenkintown. Priced to allow your personal touch - being sold "as is".
Public Records
Oct 13, 1998
Sold
$250,000
$77/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1983
Sold
$175,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,104 (+4.1%)
2025
$17,394 (+2.8%)
2024
$16,917 (+1.3%)
2023
$16,703 (+1.8%)
2022
$16,416 (+2.8%)
2021
$15,967 (+3.0%)
2020
$15,506 (+2.0%)
2019
$15,197 (+2.4%)
2018
$14,836 (+2.3%)
2017
$14,508 (+4.8%)
2015
$13,841 (+5.4%)
2014
$13,126
2013
$13,126 (+0.9%)
2011
$13,010
2010
$13,010 (+5.1%)
2009
$12,379
Tax history for 1601 Harris Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,104 (+4.1%)
2025
$17,394 (+2.8%)
2024
$16,917 (+1.3%)
2023
$16,703 (+1.8%)
2022
$16,416 (+2.8%)
2021
$15,967 (+3.0%)
2020
$15,506 (+2.0%)
2019
$15,197 (+2.4%)
2018
$14,836 (+2.3%)
2017
$14,508 (+4.8%)
2015
$13,841 (+5.4%)
2014
$13,126
2013
$13,126 (+0.9%)
2011
$13,010
2010
$13,010 (+5.1%)
2009
$12,379
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Coal/Wood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Tudor
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HILLCREST
Living Sq. Ft: 3,260
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,766
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L 38-39 U 14
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Masonry Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 989
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Masonry Garage
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 34,875
Legal Lot Number: 38
Legal Block Number: 112
School Tax District: CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP
Municipality Name: CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.8006
Front Footage: 107
Zoning Code: R4
County Use Description: RESID-SINGLE-FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,260
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 310013225001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glenside Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Cedarbrook Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
Cheltenham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$716,000 – $867,000
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