Move-in ready stone and brick 4 bedroom, 2 full and 2 half bath Colonial home in the desirable Merion Park neighborhood. The spacious Living Room features a wood burning fireplace, large window, and exit to a covered patio. The Dining Room with bay window is open to the large updated Kitchen with granite countertops and outside exit. The Kitchen is also connected to the Family Room with gas fireplace and exit to a second covered patio. There is a large Powder Room. The second floor boasts a Main Bedroom with new Bathroom with oversized shower and vanity. There are three more ample sized Bedrooms, a full Hall Bathroom and second floor Laundry. The Lower Level is finished with a Half Bathroom. This property with a fantastic yard is fenced in. The carport is perfect for 2 cars. The inside space and outdoor space of this home are a fabulous combination! Located steps from General Wayne Park and close to dining, shopping, transportation, and roadways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
9,625 sq ftLot Size
$420Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Getson• Keller Williams Main Line
•610-520-0100 (broker)
•info@mainlinekw.com (broker)
Bought with Israela Haor-Friedman• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
In the heart of Merion Station, nestled on a quiet street, this home is waiting for you. As you enter, the spacious formal Living Room is to one side with a Fireplace and access to a side porch. On the other side is an opened up Dining Room and Kitchen area that was remodeled. It has granite counter tops, plenty of cabinets, higher end stainless steel appliances and much more. This area and the Living Room have plenty of light coming in brightening the spaces. The expanded Family Room is a great place to relax for the evening. There is access to the very large, covered patio with ceiling fans, a great place for summer entertaining or just to relax and enjoy the day. There is also a Powder Room on this floor. The Master Bedroom and full Master Bath has an abundance of closet space. There are 3 other Bedrooms, a hall Bath and the Laundry on this floor. All of the bedrooms are a nice size and have ample closet space. The Finished Basement has a wall of built in cabinets, a second Powder Room and plenty of storage. Outside, there is an in ground Pool and a detached 2 car Garage. There are hardwood floors throughout and the home has been well maintained. It has plenty of upgrades and is a short walk to the park. Convenient to shopping and transportation. You are going to want to see this one!
Public Records
Mar 14, 2002
Sold
$419,000
$134/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC675708
Jan 25, 2002
Sold
$419,000
$134/sq ft
Oct 10, 2001
Listed
$419,000
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 1993
Sold
$244,000
$78/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC333588
Jul 28, 1992
Listed
$244,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,958 (+4.6%)
2025
$12,388 (+5.4%)
2024
$11,755 (+4.4%)
2023
$11,264 (+1.9%)
2022
$11,056 (+2.3%)
2021
$10,804 (+2.5%)
2020
$10,540 (+1.8%)
2019
$10,354 (+1.9%)
2018
$10,164 (+1.9%)
2017
$9,973 (+10.7%)
2015
$9,010 (+6.0%)
2014
$8,501
2013
$8,501 (+3.1%)
2011
$8,249 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,932 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,660
Tax history for 540 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,958 (+4.6%)
2025
$12,388 (+5.4%)
2024
$11,755 (+4.4%)
2023
$11,264 (+1.9%)
2022
$11,056 (+2.3%)
2021
$10,804 (+2.5%)
2020
$10,540 (+1.8%)
2019
$10,354 (+1.9%)
2018
$10,164 (+1.9%)
2017
$9,973 (+10.7%)
2015
$9,010 (+6.0%)
2014
$8,501
2013
$8,501 (+3.1%)
2011
$8,249 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,932 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,660
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
77 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,625 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,781
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400029068007
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 Carport Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
# of Carport Spaces: 2
Detached Carport, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 341
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 77.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,781
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 341
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,179
County Tax: $1,022
School Tax: $8,602
Tax Assessed Value: $281,460
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $10,804
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: LOWER MERION
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Meeting House Lane to Lafayette (General Lafayette)
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,781
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,625 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400029068007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cynwyd School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Lower Merion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.25M – $1.51M
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