If you are looking for an amazing home in an amazing neighborhood, in an amazing location, this is the house for you! This pristine, Center Hall Colonial home on a lush corner property has it all. Entering on the main level you are greeted by the oversized living room, featuring hardwood floors, marble surround wood burning fireplace, and entrance to the covered side porch, perfect for morning coffee and family hangouts. Enjoy friends and family for entertaining in the full sized dining room boasting hardwood floors, wainscotting, lots of natural light. The Gourmet kitchen includes SS appliances, granite countertops, granite island with stool seating, room for a large kitchen table plus additional seating and entrance to the backyard and patio! Making your way to the second level there is a large hallway with a linen closet, and an additional deep closet that has hook ups for a washer/dryer. The generous primary bedroom features his and hers closet, en suite bathroom with double vanity sink , beautiful tiled shower with glass. Three nice sized additional bedrooms, with plenty of closet space, and a full hallway bathroom with tub complete the second floor. The lower level is finished, including a powder room, laundry, and outside access. The belgium block driveway, and garage complete this great home. Located in Award Winning Lower Merion School District, CHOICE ZONE, walk to General Wayne Park, close to transportation, shopping, with easy access to the city.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,300 sq ftLot Size
$466Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ellen Sweetman• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Patrick Clark• Keller Williams Main Line
Totally renovated Merion Park home situated in prime location with everything fresh and new! Classic center hall colonial, with today's living style:Walls came down! Amenities include NEW kitchen, great room, New gorgeous bathrooms(2 full 2 pdr rms)NEW windows, NEW hardwood fls, NEW finished walk out lower level with mudroom and oversized garage with private drive, 2 laundry locations, loads of moulding, NEW fab porch w/ great views, NEW patio for outdoor entertaining. Beautifully done. Nothing has been overlooked. A dream home!
TREND #5605866
Jul 12, 2010
Sold
$400,000
$140/sq ft
Oct 7, 2009
Listed
$599,000
$210/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003422879
Jul 12, 2010
Sold
$400,000
$140/sq ft
Oct 7, 2009
Listed
$599,000
$210/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,070 (+4.6%)
2025
$13,452 (+5.4%)
2024
$12,764 (+4.4%)
2023
$12,231 (+1.9%)
2022
$12,005 (+2.3%)
2021
$11,731 (+2.5%)
2020
$11,445 (+1.8%)
2019
$11,243 (+1.9%)
2018
$11,037 (+1.9%)
2017
$10,829 (+8.4%)
2015
$9,986 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,421
2013
$9,421 (+6.3%)
2011
$8,861 (+5.0%)
2010
$8,440 (+3.6%)
2009
$8,150
Tax history for 551 Howe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,070 (+4.6%)
2025
$13,452 (+5.4%)
2024
$12,764 (+4.4%)
2023
$12,231 (+1.9%)
2022
$12,005 (+2.3%)
2021
$11,731 (+2.5%)
2020
$11,445 (+1.8%)
2019
$11,243 (+1.9%)
2018
$11,037 (+1.9%)
2017
$10,829 (+8.4%)
2015
$9,986 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,421
2013
$9,421 (+6.3%)
2011
$8,861 (+5.0%)
2010
$8,440 (+3.6%)
2009
$8,150
*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
78 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,856
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400026480003
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 Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In, Basement Garage, Garage Door Opener