Rare opportunity to own a gorgeous custom home located on one of the most desirable streets in sought after Penn Valley. Situated on a beautifully private lot with circular driveway, this tastefully appointed 6 Bedroom, 5 full Bath, 2 half Bath stone colonial offers 5,465 square feet of completely renovated living space in 3 above grade living levels and a professionally finished Lower Level. After the total renovation in 2014, current owners recently added over $160,000 in additional upgrades and improvements. New Outdoor Living (2017) features a fabulous 20’x18’ covered porch w/ vaulted ceiling, retractable back wall screen and phantom screen door providing an attractive extension to the home’s main living area. 1st Floor features a fabulous open floor plan, extensive custom millwork and beautiful site-finished hardwood floors throughout; inviting Center Hall Entrance w/ wainscoting; large sundrenched Living Room w/ marble gas fireplace, crown molding & recessed lighting; formal Dining Room w/ crown molding, chair rail & marble Butler’s Pantry w/ wet bar & wine refrigerator; Gourmet Kitchen w/ custom white cabinetry, stainless Thermador appliances including double wall oven & 6-burner cooktop, granite countertops & glass tile backsplash; Breakfast Room w/ French sliding doors to the covered porch; private Study w/ separate exit to the covered porch and views of the expansive private rear yard; 2 Powder Rooms, Mudroom and Family entrance area complete the Main Level. 2nd Floor offers luxury Master Suite w/ hardwood floors, expansive designer walk-in closet & luxury Master Bath featuring double marble vanities, deep soaking jetted tub & oversized marble tile clear glass shower. 3 additional Family Bedrooms on the 2nd level each offer a private en suite bath and walk-in closet; convenient Laundry Room completes this level. 3rd Floor is ideal as an Au Pair Suite w/ 2 Bedrooms, a full Bath and plenty of living space plus a separate Playroom/Media Room. Professionally Finished Lower Level (2020) offers hardwood stairs leading to a Media Room & Exercise Room w/ hardwood-look tile flooring, custom millwork, brick accent walls & outside exit. Additional amenities include whole house generator, smart lighting, extensive landscaping & hardscaping (2017), new gutter guards, new tankless water heater (2020), whole house humidifier (2018) and plantation shutters & window treatments throughout, 3-car garage & circular driveway. Enjoy your peaceful and private oasis in Penn Valley located in the highly-rated Lower Merion school district and only minutes to the area’s best private schools, shopping, restaurants, 76 and Center City.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.7 acresLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Maribeth McConnell• BHHS Fox & Roach Malvern-Paoli
•610-647-2600 (broker)
•kathie.ramer@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Michael McConnell• BHHS Fox & Roach Malvern-Paoli
•610-647-2600 (broker)
•kathie.ramer@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Suzanne O'Connor• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
•610-527-6400 (broker)
•frank.may@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Eileen Myers• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Magnificent, 6 Bedroom, 5 Full Bathroom, 2 Powder Room, 5465 Sq Ft, 3-story, stone, colonial situated on a level . 70 acres and located on one of the most desirable streets in Penn Valley with LOW TAXES. This spectacular residence has an open floor plan and boasts beautiful hardwood floors and large crown moldings throughout. Grand Center Hall entrance with wainscoting. Sizeable Living Room has a marble gas fireplace, crown moldings and large windows with tons of light. Open Kitchen has granite counters and Breakfast Bar, Thermador Stainless Steel Appliances, glass tile backsplash, a marble Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar and wine refrigerator and a large Breakfast Room with French doors to a covered tranquil slate patio. Airy, open Family Room with crown molding, a traditional formal Dining Room with chair rail and crown molding and a separate Den/Office with additional access to the patio overlooking an oversized level back yard. 2 Powder Rooms and Mud Room. 2nd floor boasts a sizeable Master Bedroom Suite with enormous walk-in closets with custom built-ins, crown moldings and a luxurious Master Bathroom which has double lavish marble vanities and make-up area, Jacuzzi and a beautiful marble custom glass enclosure shower. Three additional Bedroom Suites, each with private marble Bathrooms and walk-in closets, sliders to a large balcony plus a deluxe Laundry Room complete this level. Third Level has and Au Pair Suite with 2 Bedrooms, full Bathroom and plenty of living space. Finished Lower Level Play Room with high ceilings, tons of light, outside entrance and endless possibilities with loads of storage. 3 car garage, large circular driveway. Award-winning Lower Merion Schools, close to 76 and minutes to Center City. This truly exquisite home is rich in amenities.
BRIGHT MLS #1007829418
Jul 9, 2015
Listing Removed
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May 13, 2015
Listed
$1,449,000
$265/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007760534
Apr 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Jan 27, 2015
Listed
$1,680,000
$307/sq ft
TREND #6249548
Oct 15, 2013
Sold
$540,000
$99/sq ft
Aug 2, 2013
Pending
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Jul 12, 2013
Listed
$600,000
$110/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003450899
Oct 15, 2013
Sold
$540,000
$99/sq ft
Jul 12, 2013
Listed
$600,000
$110/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009751636
Oct 15, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jul 12, 2013
Listed
$600,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,335 (+4.6%)
2025
$21,353 (+5.4%)
2024
$20,261 (+4.4%)
2023
$19,416 (+1.9%)
2022
$19,056 (+5.6%)
2021
$18,047 (+2.5%)
2020
$17,606 (+3.0%)
2019
$17,094 (+1.9%)
2018
$16,781 (+1.9%)
2017
$16,465 (+69.3%)
2015
$9,726 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,176
2013
$9,176 (+3.1%)
2011
$8,904 (+4.0%)
2010
$8,562 (+3.6%)
2009
$8,268
Tax history for 408 Fairview Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,335 (+4.6%)
2025
$21,353 (+5.4%)
2024
$20,261 (+4.4%)
2023
$19,416 (+1.9%)
2022
$19,056 (+5.6%)
2021
$18,047 (+2.5%)
2020
$17,606 (+3.0%)
2019
$17,094 (+1.9%)
2018
$16,781 (+1.9%)
2017
$16,465 (+69.3%)
2015
$9,726 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,176
2013
$9,176 (+3.1%)
2011
$8,904 (+4.0%)
2010
$8,562 (+3.6%)
2009
$8,268
*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
5
Stories
2
Lot width
99 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,009
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400017476007
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Circular Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 6
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 5
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Water Heater - Tankless
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors