WELCOME HOME -- 170 Idris Road is a 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Victorian Twin, with over 1,800 square feet of living space. It sits on a rare, double-wide, lot with fully fenced in side AND rear yards. It also boasts a HUGE driveway, detached garage w/ electric garage door opener providing parking for 5 cars!!! Your future home is located just steps from the Merion Station Regional Rail, making it easy to commute into the City and it's located in Award Winning Lower Merion School District within the Harriton High School catchment. 170 Idris Road will check every box. .. including CENTRAL AIR. .. don't miss your opportunity to call it home-- Schedule your showing today! As you enter your beautiful, sun-drenched home via your covered front porch you are welcomed by the warmth and character of original mill-work throughout-- from the gorgeous hardwood floors and stunning bi-fold French doors leading to the dining room to the timeless oak staircase and over-sized baseboards -- this home blends the traditional with the modern effortlessly. Large living room w/ brick (gas) fireplace, formal dining room, rehabbed kitchen and powder room make up the main level. Kitchen rehab includes white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, granite counter tops and timeless back-splash. Rear door off kitchen leads to yard and driveway, easy for transporting groceries or taking out the trash. Upper level features three bedrooms and a four-piece hall bath. Primary suite highlights the original hardwoods that can be found T/O main level and hallway. Walk up attic can be finished into additional interior square footage (love a home that provides the ability to add equity). Lower Level has been partially finished and is used as a flex space for play and gym/workout. Unfinished portion of Lower Level features additional storage space and laundry room featuring front loading washer and dryer. Seller's rehabbed the home in 2020. Rehab included fresh paint throughout, new carpet in bedrooms, new flooring in kitchen, new kitchen, new toilets & vanities in both baths. Other recent updates include: Replaced Wood Fence (2018), New Furnace (2018), New Hot Water Heater (2018), New Porch Roof (2017), Partially Finished Basement (2017) & New windows T/O (2013). The home is centrally located -- close to Merion Botanical park, schools, restaurants and other walk-able amenities. 170 Idris is situated just minutes from Downtown Ardmore and Narberth-- including close access to Trader Joes and Whole Foods among many other shops/shopping. A must see!!!
Beautiful 3 bed / 1 bath Victorian twin with sunny front porch is on a highly sought after double-wide lot that offers both a side and rear yard for entertaining and play. This 2 story home also has a PRIVATE driveway that leads to a Detached Garage and fenced in perimeter. House interior and exterior have just been repainted and home has CENTRAL AIR, NEWER Kitchen appliances (2013), Windows (2013), HVAC, Electric (2011) and Garage door (2011). FIRST Floor: Desirable open floor plan. Enter through small foyer that leads into a large Living Room, Library or sitting area and Dining Room; all with HIGH ceilings and original detail. Kitchen has bay window above sink with yard view and includes newer stainless steel double oven, dishwasher and refrigerator. Small Mud room leads out to the yard, garage & driveway making bringing in groceries easy. Powder room is on main floor for convenience. Hardwood flooring throughout first floor. SECOND Floor: 3 nice sized bedrooms and one full bath. Hardwood and carpet flooring. ATTIC: Walk-up with high ceiling height with lots of possibilities for refinishing. BASEMENT: Full sized with higher ceilings, plenty of storage space and laundry area with newer washer and dryer and hot water heater. Can be finished and used as a playroom, office or additional family room. OTHER: The following appliances were INSTALLED IN 2013 and will be included with purchase on an AS-IS basis: water heater, washer and dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, double oven and ceiling fans. HVAC and Electric are also newer! No more driving to the train; this house is in walking distance to Merion train station. A MUST see!
TREND #5760505
Jan 27, 2011
Sold
$305,000
$167/sq ft
Aug 20, 2010
Listed
$315,000
$173/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004934844
Jan 27, 2011
Sold
$305,000
$167/sq ft
Oct 29, 2010
Listing Removed
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Aug 20, 2010
Listed
$315,000
$173/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003410255
May 23, 2008
Sold
$320,000
$176/sq ft
Feb 22, 2008
Listed
$325,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 2004
Sold
$269,000
$148/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003377347
Feb 3, 2004
Listed
$269,000
$148/sq ft
Feb 3, 2004
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 20, 1998
Sold
$146,000
$80/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC256228
Oct 7, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 1, 1998
Listed
$146,000
$80/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC514136
Sep 22, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Sep 22, 1997
Listed
$157,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 3, 1990
Sold
$144,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 12, 1986
Sold
$88,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,614 (+4.6%)
2025
$6,323 (+5.4%)
2024
$6,000 (+4.4%)
2023
$5,750 (+1.9%)
2022
$5,643 (+2.3%)
2021
$5,514 (+2.5%)
2020
$5,380 (+1.8%)
2019
$5,285 (+1.9%)
2018
$5,188 (+1.9%)
2017
$5,090 (+8.4%)
2015
$4,694 (+6.0%)
2014
$4,428
2013
$4,428 (+3.1%)
2011
$4,297 (+4.0%)
2010
$4,132 (+3.6%)
2009
$3,990
Tax history for 170 Idris Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,614 (+4.6%)
2025
$6,323 (+5.4%)
2024
$6,000 (+4.4%)
2023
$5,750 (+1.9%)
2022
$5,643 (+2.3%)
2021
$5,514 (+2.5%)
2020
$5,380 (+1.8%)
2019
$5,285 (+1.9%)
2018
$5,188 (+1.9%)
2017
$5,090 (+8.4%)
2015
$4,694 (+6.0%)
2014
$4,428
2013
$4,428 (+3.1%)
2011
$4,297 (+4.0%)
2010
$4,132 (+3.6%)
2009
$3,990
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
46 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,850 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,462
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400026524004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
MDR1
Medium Density Residential Districts
MDR1 is a medium intensity residential district including single-family residential homes detached, twins, and duplexes.