This classic Merion Station Dutch colonial home is move-in ready! When approaching this property you see the beautiful fieldstone pillars and welcoming enclosed porch front entrance. Currently used as an entrance foyer, this porch is spacious enough to convert to a home office. Proceed into the living room to appreciate this home's classic leaded glass window, stone fireplace, wall sconces, recently refinished oak floors, freshly painted walls and spacious dining room with large bay window and moulding. The eat-in kitchen has been expanded and updated to include an island with pendant lighting, white oak cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances and butcher block countertops. The kitchen opens to a light & bright breakfast room with patio doors to the rear yard's flagstone patio. Adjacent to the kitchen is the 1st floor laundry room, pantry and 1st floor full bath. The side door leads you to the garage & driveway and the private fenced in back and side yards. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and a recently updated hall bath with ceramic tile floor, large vanity & sink and a big linen closet. Don't miss the attic, it is accessed through the master bedroom and offers great storage or expansion possibilities if you need them. The basement is used for storage and partially finished on one side as a playroom. The yard is sweet, private and a good size for entertaining, play area or vegetable garden. This Merion Station location is very convenient. There is a short commute to Center City, short walks take you to the Merion Elementary School, downtown Narberth and its train station, shopping, restaurants, movie theater, library and playground. Beautiful Shortridge Park is just 4 blocks away. If you are looking for a move-in ready home, with Lower Merion schools, walkability and charming neighborhood--look no further, this is your home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,406 sq ftLot Size
$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Francesca Prieto• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Listed by Paul Lipowicz• Compass RE
•610-822-3356 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Katy Keene Metell• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
You enter this house into the enclosed porch which has a slate floor. The house has been tastefully updated while retaining much of its original charm. Lots of natural light throughout.
6 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Lovely, bright, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home in Merion Station. Covered porch leads to a spacious living room with hardwood floors and fireplace. Four bedrooms share the hall bath. Fenced in side yard and close to train station.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Here's a classic Dutch colonial home constructed with beautiful fieldstone. Some of this home's charming features are the open front porch with stone pillars, french doors, leaded glass front door, wall sconces and recently refinished oak floors. And this fine home combines those vintage finishes with recent updates including the kitchen expansion. The kitchen includes an island, oak cabinets, stainless appliances and a big corner sink to accommodate plenty of counter top workspace. The kitchen opens to a light & bright breakfast room which is adjacent to the 1st floor laundry room and 1st floor full bath. The side door leads you to the garage & driveway and the completely fenced back yard and patio. It's very private. The 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms and a recently updated hall bath with ceramic tile floor, large vanity & sink and a big linen closet. The attic is accessed through the master bedroom and offers great storage or expansion possibilities if you need them. And the Merion Station location is very convenient. There is a short commute to Center City. And short walks take you to the Merion Elementary School, downtown Narberth and its train station, shopping, restaurants, movie theater, library and playground. And beautiful Shortridge Park is just 4 blocks away. Come make this your great new home in Merion Station.
Public Records
Jan 20, 1983
Sold
$28,500
$11/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,198 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,706 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,158 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,735 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,554 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,337 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,109 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,948 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,784 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,619 (+8.5%)
2015
$7,947 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,498
2013
$7,498 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,276 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,997 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,756
Tax history for 505 Valley View Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,198 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,706 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,158 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,735 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,554 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,337 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,109 (+1.8%)
2019
$8,948 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,784 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,619 (+8.5%)
2015
$7,947 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,498
2013
$7,498 (+3.1%)
2011
$7,276 (+4.0%)
2010
$6,997 (+3.6%)
2009
$6,756
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,406 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,371
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400063532004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
MDR1
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Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry