Extraordinary opportunity in a premier Penn Valley location. Charming brick split level, lovingly maintained by its original owners for 50+ years. Flag lot w/ mature perimeter landscape offers privacy in a neighborhood setting and, at almost one acre, infinite possibilities. The current footprint offers a solid foundation with generous proportions and a layout that invites creativity. Live in the house exactly as is, renovate and/or build an addition, or create a custom architectural masterpiece from the ground up. Award winning Lower Merion public schools and close proximity to the best lifestyle destinations on the Main Line.
Penn Valley, located between Center City and Fairmount Park, is a residential and cultural Philadelphia neighborhood with a museum-lined boulevard and a riverfront trail network. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway near 22nd Street, where broad sidewalks, café patios, and gallery entrances frame a steady museum-day rhythm. The Barnes Foundation, the Rodin Museum, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art act as cultural anchors with a strong sense of place. Housing shifts from classic brick rowhomes to mid-century towers with skyline views. Tree-shaded blocks lead to the Schuylkill River Trail for commuting by bike or a long walk. Logan Square’s fountain and lawns add a civic, open-air pause between errands and exhibitions.
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Market insights
1512 Flat Rock Rd · $850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
22 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$850,000
Median sale price in this area is $601,028. (29% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
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Interior features
Estimated living area
One fireplace
Fully finished basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on upper level
One half bathroom on main level
Two full bathrooms total
One half bathroom total
Kitchen
No kitchen appliance details provided
Laundry & utility
No laundry details provided
Flooring
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Heating & cooling
Central heating
Oil-fired heating and hot water
Window air conditioning units (electric)
Exterior features
Lot dimensions approximately 20.00 x 0.00
No tidal water
Home design
Detached property
Construction of brick and vinyl siding
Block foundation
Above-grade living space reported
Parking
Attached garage with inside access (1-car)
Security
No security details provided
Construction
Brick and vinyl siding exterior
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No HOA details provided
Financial info
Fee simple ownership
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