Located on a quiet, leafy, Private Lane in one of Lower Merion's most popular neighborhoods sits this classic two story field stone center hall colonial. Four bedrooms, three and one half baths, two car attached garage, finished lower level with both covered and open sunny, private patios. Broad front and fenced, side yards allow for integrated and easy indoor to outdoor living and flow. Ample private parking allows easy access all the time. Modern and open kitchen at the heart of the house with hot tile floor flows to dining room, to cozy den with two level bar and to sunny breakfast room with skylight and glass atrium doors and private flagstone patio. Garage access. Kitchen laundry closet and closet with dog wash fixture. Office hutch, desk and pantry. Formal front foyer has reception to both large living room with fireplace and to formal dining room with built-in china closets - hardwood floors throughout. Powder room and coat closet. Stairs down to finished lower level. Stairs ascend and turn at Centennial window and up to second floor landing. Master bedroom has en suite master bath with oversize jacuzzi soaking tub and shower, large tile master vanity, window and skylight, WC. Two bright family bedrooms each have closets and windows w hardwood floors and share hall bath. Fourth bedroom is en suite with large, modern tile bathroom w twin vanity, WC. Den/Office adjacent is currently in use as a home office but was formerly a nursery. Easy in-law or princess suite. Full lower level is mostly finished with daylight windows, crafting area, rec space, puzzle table, and then TV area w couches and chairs for all. Treadmill and workout space. Unfinished storage and mechanical space has new direct vent boiler heating system. Less than a mile to Wynnewood SEPTA station, to Ardmore and Suburban Square, with Lifetime Fitness, Trader Joe's and Farmer's Market, to wonderful Narberth Boro's theater, restaurants and shops, to Wynnewood shopping at Giant and Whole Foods, Starbucks, Old Navy, Mad Mex, Kuma Sushi and Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza. Penn Valley Elementary Campus and sports fields just around the corner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bruce Kirkpatrick• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Gracious center hall stone colonial on a private tree lined street. Abundant w/ character & charm, architectural details include crown molding, hrdwd flrs, curved walls & built-in cabinetry. Enter a spacious foyer featuring a sweeping staircase w/ Palladian window. The lrge elegant LR w/ marble surround fplce has a door leading both to rear terraces & covered side porch, perfect for entertaining. The sun-filled DR is enhanced by backlit cabinets & a beautiful picture window. The top-of-the-line kitchen was remodeled in 2001 w/ separate brkfast room w/ skylights, dog shower, laundry area, & sliding door access to the outside & also opens to the cozy FR. The 2nd flr has 4 BRs (one w/ adjacent sitting rm/study) & 3 BAs. The updated BAs include granite & Kohler fixtures. There is a finished basement playrm. This property is in a wonderful location, minutes from shopping, transportation, award-winning Lower Merion schools, libraries, a short commute to Center City & the airport. Also for rent see MLS 5567393.
BRIGHT MLS #1008723126
May 26, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2009
Listed
$924,000
$269/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 6, 2001
Sold
$485,000
$141/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC236638
Feb 22, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2001
Listed
$485,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,876 (+4.6%)
2025
$18,046 (+5.4%)
2024
$17,123 (+4.4%)
2023
$16,409 (+1.9%)
2022
$16,105 (+2.3%)
2021
$15,738 (+2.5%)
2020
$15,354 (+1.8%)
2019
$15,083 (+1.9%)
2018
$14,806 (+1.9%)
2017
$14,528 (+8.5%)
2015
$13,396 (+6.0%)
2014
$12,639
2013
$12,639 (+3.1%)
2011
$12,264 (+4.0%)
2010
$11,793 (+3.6%)
2009
$11,388
Tax history for 500 Penn Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,876 (+4.6%)
2025
$18,046 (+5.4%)
2024
$17,123 (+4.4%)
2023
$16,409 (+1.9%)
2022
$16,105 (+2.3%)
2021
$15,738 (+2.5%)
2020
$15,354 (+1.8%)
2019
$15,083 (+1.9%)
2018
$14,806 (+1.9%)
2017
$14,528 (+8.5%)
2015
$13,396 (+6.0%)
2014
$12,639
2013
$12,639 (+3.1%)
2011
$12,264 (+4.0%)
2010
$11,793 (+3.6%)
2009
$11,388
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
173 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,432
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400008524004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
LDR3
Low Density Residential Districts
LDR3 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: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Great Room, Office
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Heatilator, Fireplace - Glass Doors (N)
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Daylight, Full
Basement Finished Percent: 70.00
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Play Area, Other
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,432
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $1,718
County Tax: $1,418
School Tax: $11,964
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $410,000
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $15,083
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: LOWER MERION
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Bryn Mawr Avenue
Directions: Bryn Mawr Avenue to Penn Valley Road (Private)
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Road Responsibility: Private
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,432
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400008524004
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
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Schools
Penn Valley School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Welsh Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Lower Merion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Penn Valley, PA • 19072
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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