Charming Gem! Lovingly cared for 3 story home on one of Merion Station's most desired streets. Spacious covered front porch opens to an inviting entrance foyer & to the bright & spacious living room with built-ins & wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room is spacious, bright, has a French door to the rear yard & enters the butler's pantry with custom built-in cabinetry. The kitchen, although in need of updating, is spacious & leads to the laundry/mud room, powder room & door to a rear covered porch with stairs to a large brick patio. The stairway from the entrance foyer leads to the 2nd floor & offers 4 spacious bedrooms, & a hall ceramic bath with tub/shower. The 3rd floor offers 2 bedrooms & a hall bath. Hardwood floors, central air, private driveway, garage, brick patio plus yesteryear's unique architectural details lend abundant charm to this distinctive home & offer endless possibilities for the next buyer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1904Year Built
8,300 sq ftLot Size
$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Linda Z• BHHS Fox & Roach-Gladwyne
•610-896-7400 (broker)
•clientservices@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Jason Delp• Coldwell Banker Realty
•215-923-7600 (broker)
•cbpoldcityadmins@cbpref.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAMC555122
Redfin Estimate
$1,128,707
$194K since sold in October 2023$28K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 31.2% higher than the average sale price ($860K) of 4 comparable homes.
Charming Gem! Lovingly cared for 3 story home on one of Merion Station's most desired streets. Spacious covered front porch opens to an inviting entrance foyer & to the bright & spacious living room with built-ins & wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room is spacious, bright, has a French door to the rear yard & enters the butler's pantry with custom built-in cabinetry. The kitchen, although in need of updating, is spacious & leads to the laundry/mud room, powder room & door to a rear covered porch with stairs to a large brick patio. The stairway from the entrance foyer leads to the 2nd floor & offers 4 spacious bedrooms, & a hall ceramic bath with tub/shower. The 3rd floor offers 2 bedrooms & a hall bath. Hardwood floors, central air, private driveway, garage, brick patio plus yesteryear's unique architectural details lend abundant charm to this distinctive home & offer endless possibilities for the next buyer!
Public Records
May 2, 1972
Sold
$35,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,870 (+4.6%)
2025
$11,348 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,767 (+4.4%)
2023
$10,318 (+1.9%)
2022
$10,127 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,897 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,655 (+1.8%)
2019
$9,484 (+1.9%)
2018
$9,311 (+1.9%)
2017
$9,135 (+8.4%)
2015
$8,424 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,948
2013
$7,948 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,712 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,416 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,161
Tax history for 253 Forrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,870 (+4.6%)
2025
$11,348 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,767 (+4.4%)
2023
$10,318 (+1.9%)
2022
$10,127 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,897 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,655 (+1.8%)
2019
$9,484 (+1.9%)
2018
$9,311 (+1.9%)
2017
$9,135 (+8.4%)
2015
$8,424 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,948
2013
$7,948 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,712 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,416 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,161
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
LDR3
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR3 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.