Welcome to 226 Valley Road! This Merion Station porch-front colonial home is filled with character and features many updates throughout. As you enter into the front hall, you'll notice the hardwood floors and detailed woodwork throughout. Off of the center hall is the living room with hardwood floors, French doors and cozy wood-burning terracotta fireplace. Also off of the front hallway is the dining room with French doors which leads into the breakfast room featuring a custom table, benches and a wet bar with additional storage. The gorgeous, renovated kitchen includes all updated stainless steel appliances, beautiful custom cabinetry, recessed lighting and access to the mudroom, powder room and the side/driveway entrance. The kitchen flows into the family room addition, which features hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and sliding doors which open onto the spacious back patio and rear, fenced-in yard. The second floor of the home includes a main bedroom suite with a newly renovated bathroom featuring a frameless glass stall shower with dual shower heads, subway tiling, and new vanity. Also on this level are two additional bedrooms with a 'Jack-and-Jill' tiled bathroom with a stall shower and a hall laundry closet. The third floor of the home includes two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom, complete with clawfoot tub, beadboard paneling and hexagon floor tiling. The basement is unfinished with French drain and sump pump system so ideal for storage or finishing. Other notable features of the home include: 2-car detached garage, newer AC system, new heater/boiler, and a roof that was replaced during the seller's ownership. Situated in the desirable Lower Merion School District, you can walk to the Merion train station, Merion Botanical Garden and much more from this excellent Main Line location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$585Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John S Duffy• Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
•610-667-6655 (broker)
Bought with Rachel Rothbard• Coldwell Banker Realty
•215-923-7600 (broker)
•cbpoldcityadmins@cbpref.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAMC680858
Redfin Estimate
$1,393,116
$193K since sold in June 2025$11K since August
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This home's estimate is 36.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.02M) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to 226 Valley Road! This Merion Station porch-front colonial home is filled with character and features many updates throughout. As you enter into the front hall, you'll notice the hardwood floors and detailed woodwork throughout. Off of the center hall is the living room with hardwood floors, French doors and cozy wood-burning terracotta fireplace. Also off of the front hallway is the dining room with French doors which leads into the breakfast room featuring a custom table, benches and a wet bar with additional storage. The gorgeous, renovated kitchen includes all updated stainless steel appliances, beautiful custom cabinetry, recessed lighting and access to the mudroom, powder room and the side/driveway entrance. The kitchen flows into the family room addition, which features hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and sliding doors which open onto the spacious back patio and rear, fenced-in yard. The second floor of the home includes a main bedroom suite with a newly renovated bathroom featuring a frameless glass stall shower with dual shower heads, subway tiling, and new vanity. Also on this level are two additional bedrooms with a 'Jack-and-Jill' tiled bathroom with a stall shower and a hall laundry closet. The third floor of the home includes two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom, complete with clawfoot tub, beadboard paneling and hexagon floor tiling. The basement is unfinished with French drain and sump pump system so ideal for storage or finishing. Other notable features of the home include: 2-car detached garage, newer AC system, new heater/boiler, and a roof that was replaced during the seller's ownership. Situated in the desirable Lower Merion School District, you can walk to the Merion train station, Merion Botanical Garden and much more from this excellent Main Line location!
Public Records
Oct 19, 2009
Sold
$427,000
$179/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003413345
Oct 12, 2009
Sold
$430,000
$181/sq ft
Jul 18, 2008
Listed
$455,000
$191/sq ft
+6
Charming Center Hall Colonial with large front porch. 1st fl. : Living Room (23 x 12) with brick fireplace, hardwood floors, recessed lighting and French doors to front Porch; Dining Room (14 x 12) with hardwood floors, French doors to front Patio; Kitchen (14 x 12) with breakfast nook with benches, new floor, closed off back stairs, "Servants quarters" Bedroom (11 x 9) with Powder Room and Mud Room. 2nd fl. : Main Bedroom (23 x 12) with updated Bath; Jack (16 x 12) & Jill (12 x 12) set up with updated Bath and hardwood floors. 3rd fl: Both Bedrooms (16 x 12) with hardwood floors and Bath. Great location, walk to park, train and schools nearby.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,783 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,309 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,781 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,373 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,200 (+2.3%)
2021
$8,990 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,771 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,616 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,458 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,299 (+8.5%)
2015
$7,652 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,220
2013
$7,220 (+4.7%)
2011
$6,893 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,628 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,401
Tax history for 226 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,783 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,309 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,781 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,373 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,200 (+2.3%)
2021
$8,990 (+2.5%)
2020
$8,771 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,616 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,458 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,299 (+8.5%)
2015
$7,652 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,220
2013
$7,220 (+4.7%)
2011
$6,893 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,628 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,401
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
LDR4
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR4 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.