A 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath single-level home that's not too big, not too small away from it all, when you need your space. This sleek, mid-century rancher sits on an acre of woodsy land on a quiet street in PA's lush Penn Valley, minutes from Center City and Lower Merion's award-winning public schools, and a short hop by car or rail to New York City. This home's just right for design lovers seeking easy, elegant living just outside the city. The cook's kitchen includes stainless appliances, long granite countertops, glass backsplash, tile flooring, and countertop seating. The kitchen opens to the dining and living area. There, a vaulted ceiling and soaring stone wood-burning fireplace make a great entertaining and conversation space. French doors open to an endless flat yard for play and gardening. The home has a spacious master suite with two closets and a newly refinished bathroom, including new fixtures, vanity, and medicine cabinet. Two bright family or guest rooms, both with ample closets, share a spacious hall bath. This home preserves original details hardwood floors, bathroom tiling, built-in bookshelves, a whole house fan--and has had many recent updates, including freshly painted exterior and interior, new exterior and interior doors, contemporary lighting inside and out, fans, keyless entry, and Nest smart thermostat. The walk-out, house-length basement has a newly renovated powder room and laundry space. Its full of possibilities! Enter the two car attached garage from the rear of the house. Come home to an oasis, stay home to work, walk to school it's all within reach.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.93 acresLot Size
$582Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Ciccotelli• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with EVAN WEISS• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
Welcome home to single floor living on a private acre of level land! Located on one of the most desirable Penn Valley streets and featured on DIY's "Kitchen Impossible" this home's designer kitchen has been completely renovated and reconfigured with stainless steel appliances, including a new dishwasher, granite counters with a glass backsplash, tile flooring, counter seating as well as a separate dining area. The open and spacious living room features newer wood floors, a vaulted ceiling and stone fireplace which provides a great gathering area. At the end of the hall find the master bedroom suite complete with his and her closets, hardwood flooring and master bath with a walk in fully tiled shower. Two additional nice size bedrooms and a hall bath complete this home. The walk out basement provides ample storage space and has a new washer and dryer and 1/2 bath. However, with its high ceilings it could easily be finished for additional living space if desired. Additional features include a two car attached garage, new windows throughout, a newer roof, freshly painted, and almost an acre of private yard (property goes back to Fairview). Walking distance to Lower Merion's award winning Elementary and Middle school and convenient to Center City, this location cannot be beat!
TREND #5494422
Jun 1, 2009
Sold
$395,000
$246/sq ft
Feb 25, 2009
Listed
$450,000
$281/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003417143
Jun 1, 2009
Sold
$395,000
$246/sq ft
Feb 25, 2009
Listed
$450,000
$281/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008632166
Feb 5, 2009
Listing Removed
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Oct 1, 2008
Listed
$459,000
$286/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,418 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,916 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,357 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,925 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,741 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,520 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,287 (+1.8%)
2019
$9,123 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,956 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,787 (+8.4%)
2015
$8,103 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,645
2013
$7,645 (−5.6%)
2011
$8,094 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,784 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,516
Tax history for 231 Stacey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,418 (+4.6%)
2025
$10,916 (+5.4%)
2024
$10,357 (+4.4%)
2023
$9,925 (+1.9%)
2022
$9,741 (+2.3%)
2021
$9,520 (+2.5%)
2020
$9,287 (+1.8%)
2019
$9,123 (+1.9%)
2018
$8,956 (+1.9%)
2017
$8,787 (+8.4%)
2015
$8,103 (+6.0%)
2014
$7,645
2013
$7,645 (−5.6%)
2011
$8,094 (+4.0%)
2010
$7,784 (+3.6%)
2009
$7,516
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
69 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,604
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400056968007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
LDR2
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR2 is a low intensity district intended for detached single-family residential homes and the preservation of the existing neighborhood character.