Just steps from the Merion Train station and Botanical Park is a neighborhood that is close to everything and yet feels like a step back in time. The kind of neighborhood that has ?real? neighbors, and homes that have character and architectural detail. A nice sidewalk lined street that is tucked away from traffic. This home welcomes you with a large porch big enough for entertaining or just relaxing with a cup of tea. This is the Colonial you have been searching for, so don?t miss it. When you enter, you immediately know that the home has been loved. The beautiful staircase at the back of the foyer is a great focal point. To your right is the large living room with fireplace and built ins. It also has a French door to the wonderful oversized porch. To your left is the formal dining room, also with French doors to the front porch. The butlers pantry was repurposed as a great office space and is adjacent to the updated kitchen. The kitchen is just the right configuration for cooking with a cool large Island that can seat 3 or 4 for a meal or be used by the cook as extra prep space. The kitchen is accessible to a Den at the back of the home that overlooks the nicely landscaped backyard. On the 2nd floor, you will find the Large Master bedroom. There are 2 additional bedrooms connected by a "Jack & Jill" bathroom, plus laundry tuck away on the landing. Now up to the 3rd floor. Here you will find 2 more nice size bedrooms and shared hallway Bathroom. The basement is unfinished with ceilings tall enough to want to finish. The sellers have been excellent stewards of this home and put on a new roof, rewired it in its entirety, updated the kitchens and baths Fenced the backyard, updated the kitchen, installed new 2nd floor laundry and the list goes on. All done within the last 2 years. Finishing out the exterior is a 2 car detached garage and enough parking for 2 more cars. A special home that has been well cared for in a special neighborhood. Don?t miss this one.
Back on the market. Don't miss your opportunity to live in charming Merion Station! Old world charm is abundant throughout this one hundred year old stone Colonial in highly desirable Merion Station. Upon arrival, you're greeted by the large covered front porch, a perfect place to sit and relax. Entering this romantic home, you'll find a grand formal living to the right adorned with built in cabinetry on both ends of the room as well as a white brick fireplace and hardwood floors. To the left, is the large dining room complete with chair rail, crown molding, hardwood floors and elegant glass paneled french doors that open to the front porch. Just beyond the dining room, you'll find a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, butcher block island and pantry. Continue through the kitchen to a secluded den and large powder room. Upstairs on the second floor you'll find a generous master bedroom complete with a sitting area and lovely built in cabinetry along with a shower-tub combo bathroom adjacent to the master bedroom. Two additional bedrooms are on the second floor, both with multiple windows, built in cabinetry and are serviced by a jack and jill bathroom. On the third floor there are 2 more bedrooms with hardwood flooring and a full bathroom with claw foot tub. There is a full unfinished basement complete with washer, dryer and plenty of room for storage. Outside the rear of the house a 2 car detached garage, grassy backyard and small brick patio await. Conveniently located, this home is walking distance to the Merion Septa Station (4 min walk) and Merion Elementary School. If you're looking for old world craftsmanship, this home is a must see! Over $25,000 in improvements are being made by the seller including installation of a radon system and structural updating. Please contact agent for additional details.
BRIGHT MLS #1003977765
Jan 19, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2017
Listed
$699,000
$294/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1976
Sold
$61,500
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,817 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,342 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,813 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,403 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,229 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,019 (+4.1%)
2020
$8,664 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,511 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,355 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,198 (+8.5%)
2015
$7,559 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,132
2013
$7,132 (+3.1%)
2011
$6,920 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,655 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,426
Tax history for 228 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,817 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,342 (+5.4%)
2024
$9,813 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,403 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,229 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,019 (+4.1%)
2020
$8,664 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,511 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,355 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,198 (+8.5%)
2015
$7,559 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,132
2013
$7,132 (+3.1%)
2011
$6,920 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,655 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,426
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
61 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,380
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400063196007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Shared Driveway
Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 61.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,380
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $984
County Tax: $813
School Tax: $7,181
Tax Assessed Value: $234,960
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $8,978
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: MERION
School District Name: LOWER MERION
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Bowman
Directions: North on Rt 1, west on Merion, North on Bowman, then left on Valley rd
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,380
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400063196007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
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Schools
Merion El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Lower Merion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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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Merion Station, PA • 19066
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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.17M – $1.42M
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