Welcome to 109 Barren Road, a FABULOUS updated home in one of the MOST desirable neighborhoods in Marple Newtown School District. This charming home has wonderful curb appeal, beautiful landscaping and a neighborly front patio. The back features an enormous deck off of the kitchen with steps leading to the magnificent, fully fenced back yard, which includes a new (2017) shed. When you enter through the brand new front door, you will be greeted by the Living Room with neutral carpeting and sunny windows. An arched doorway leads to the oversized Dining Room with hardwood floors, 2 ceiling fans, overhead light fixture and windows facing the private backyard. This space is large enough to include a cozy sitting area! The kitchen offers plenty of storage and a super breakfast bar with butcher block countertop. All the newer appliances are included: refrigerator, dishwasher, gas range, disposal, microwave. A big bonus of this home is the outside access from the kitchen to the large deck. So perfect for entertaining and as an outdoor living space during nice weather! Down the hall from the Dining Room and Living Room is a gorgeous, newly renovated full bathroom with stall shower. A first floor bedroom with hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet complete this level. The 2nd level will REALLY please you with its huge Master Bedroom offering a ceiling fan, track lighting and a big walk in closet. The Master Bath, with jetted tub/shower has a double sink and vanity. The 3rd bedroom, with its neutral carpeting, could also be the perfect spot for a home office. The partially finished basement is perfect for whatever your needs are. Walk down the steps into a finished area that can serve as a playroom, a tv room or office space. Doors open up to reveal newer washer and dryer (2018) was well as a utility sink, the hot water heater and 2 sump pumps. The huge unfinished portion of the basement offers endless possibilities and features a ground level door to the back yard. There is plenty of storage space, built in cabinets and countertops and also a work bench area. This house is a total GEM, is in move-in condition and MUST be seen as soon as possible.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
8,799 sq ftLot Size
$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Marilee Wolf• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
•610-527-0900 (broker)
•clientservices@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Phyllis FINE• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
•610-527-0900 (broker)
•clientservices@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Tiffany Sellers• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
From the front porch, enter through the leaded glass designer door to a bright and roomy living room leading to an open floor plan displaying a kitchen with breakfast bar, spice cabinet, plenty of cabinet storage, a gas range, dishwasher and convection/microwave. An exit door opens to a large deck overlooking the gardens with stairs leading to the rear yard. Adjacent to the kitchen are the dining room and family room with gleaming hardwood floors. To the side, you find a ceramic tile full bath updated with pedestal sink and toilet which services the first floor expanded bedroom. Ascend the stairs to the en-suite master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an updated ceramic tile full bath with a double sink vanity, a Whirlpool tub/shower and a linen closet. Another bedroom completes the second floor. The basement is divided into a finished playroom with laundry facilities and laundry tub behind closed doors and a huge storage area which houses the gas heater and central air and the 50 gallon hot water heater. In addition, high ceilings and an exit door opening to the rear yard allow for finishing into additional living space. There is a double utility tub in that area. Don't worry about water damage. The entire perimeter of the basement has been professionally waterproofed with two sump pumps and the walls have been parged and painted. Two former additions to the original floor plan have improved the living space by enlarging the first floor bedroom and the master bathroom and walk-in closet. Convenient to major routes to center city and the airport, as well as shopping and schools. A perfect starter home or ready for empty nesters.
TREND #5470734
Mar 18, 2009
Sold
$279,900
$218/sq ft
Jan 15, 2009
Listed
$279,900
$218/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005123702
Feb 26, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2009
Listed
$279,900
$218/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE204478
Aug 24, 2000
Sold
$175,000
$137/sq ft
May 15, 2000
Listed
$175,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 3, 1996
Sold
$137,000
$107/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE280570
Jun 19, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jun 12, 1996
Listed
$137,000
$107/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,379 (+7.5%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2025
$5,005 (+7.6%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2024
$4,651 (+3.3%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2023
$4,504 (+2.2%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2022
$4,405 (−34.6%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2021
$6,735 (+89.0%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2020
$3,564 (+1.6%)
$56,500 + $73,420
$129,920
2019
$3,507 (+1.1%)
$56,500 + $73,420
$129,920
2018
$3,469 (+0.3%)
2017
$3,457 (+1.7%)
2015
$3,399 (+0.3%)
2014
$3,388 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,308 (+2.3%)
2011
$3,235 (+10.1%)
2010
$2,938
Tax history for 109 Barren Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,379 (+7.5%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2025
$5,005 (+7.6%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2024
$4,651 (+3.3%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2023
$4,504 (+2.2%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2022
$4,405 (−34.6%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2021
$6,735 (+89.0%)
$85,970 + $193,490
$279,460
2020
$3,564 (+1.6%)
$56,500 + $73,420
$129,920
2019
$3,507 (+1.1%)
$56,500 + $73,420
$129,920
2018
$3,469 (+0.3%)
2017
$3,457 (+1.7%)
2015
$3,399 (+0.3%)
2014
$3,388 (+2.4%)
2013
$3,308 (+2.3%)
2011
$3,235 (+10.1%)
2010
$2,938
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.