Well maintained and updated 2 story center hall stone Colonial. Updates over the last several years include a new gourmet Kitchen, Master bathroom, windows, gas HVAC, architectural shingle roof, gas hot water heater and more. This professionally landscaped home situated on almost 3/4 acre level lot near 2 cul-de-sacs offering an ideal quiet location in Penn Valley. There is a large formal living room with a new picture window, parquet floors, built-in cabinets, recessed lighting plus French doors opening to a large great room complete with a stone fireplace and sliding doors opening to the level landscaped backyard complete with a brick patio. The formal Dining Room has a bay window, parquet floors and recessed lighting. The new eat-in chef's kitchen has a D~cor 5 burner gas cooktop, Dacor double ovens, sub-zero refrigerator, farmhouse sink, wood cabinets, tile backsplash, microwave, granite countertops, large pantry closet, breakfast bar and hardwood floors. There is a desk area complete with wine refrigerator that leads to a 2nd Family Room with a cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, wood burning fireplace, shelving, recessed lighting and sliding doors opening onto the brick patio. There is a 1st floor office, powder room and numerous closets for terrific storage to complete this level. The 2nd floor has a master suite complete with a new luxurious bathroom(2015)complete with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, 2 sinks, radiant heat floors, linen closet plus built in medicine cabinets. There is a new custom walk-in closet plus a wall of closets. There are 3 additional spacious bedrooms plus a tiled hall bathroom complete with 2 sinks. The basement has been roughly finished with drywall. This home is ready for the new owner to add their own coat of paint and carpeting so they can call this large home their own. This home is close to major highways and Center City Philadelphia. Award winning Lower Merion School District
Single-familyProperty Type
1964Year Built
0.73 acresLot Size
$383Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Leven-Kahn• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•610-658-8900 (broker)
Bought with Jordan Wiener• RE/MAX Executive Realty
•610-520-0400 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002485858
Redfin Estimate
$1,586,616
$167K since sold in September 2024$61K since August
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Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 28% higher than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.
Well maintained and updated 2 story center hall stone Colonial. Updates over the last several years include a new gourmet Kitchen, Master bathroom, windows, gas HVAC, architectural shingle roof, gas hot water heater and more. This professionally landscaped home situated on almost 3/4 acre level lot near 2 cul-de-sacs offering an ideal quiet location in Penn Valley. There is a large formal living room with a new picture window, parquet floors, built-in cabinets, recessed lighting plus French doors opening to a large great room complete with a stone fireplace and sliding doors opening to the level landscaped backyard complete with a brick patio. The formal Dining Room has a bay window, parquet floors and recessed lighting. The new eat-in chef's kitchen has a D~cor 5 burner gas cooktop, Dacor double ovens, sub-zero refrigerator, farmhouse sink, wood cabinets, tile backsplash, microwave, granite countertops, large pantry closet, breakfast bar and hardwood floors. There is a desk area complete with wine refrigerator that leads to a 2nd Family Room with a cathedral ceiling, ceiling fan, wood burning fireplace, shelving, recessed lighting and sliding doors opening onto the brick patio. There is a 1st floor office, powder room and numerous closets for terrific storage to complete this level. The 2nd floor has a master suite complete with a new luxurious bathroom(2015)complete with a soaking tub, walk-in shower, 2 sinks, radiant heat floors, linen closet plus built in medicine cabinets. There is a new custom walk-in closet plus a wall of closets. There are 3 additional spacious bedrooms plus a tiled hall bathroom complete with 2 sinks. The basement has been roughly finished with drywall. This home is ready for the new owner to add their own coat of paint and carpeting so they can call this large home their own. This home is close to major highways and Center City Philadelphia. Award winning Lower Merion School District
BRIGHT MLS #1008277096
Nov 3, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jun 29, 2016
Listed
$824,900
$199/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 2010
Sold
$815,000
$197/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003426731
Jun 30, 2010
Listing Removed
—
May 11, 2010
Sold
$815,000
$197/sq ft
Mar 9, 2010
Listed
$839,000
$202/sq ft
TREND #5670947
May 11, 2010
Sold
$815,000
$197/sq ft
Mar 9, 2010
Listed
$839,000
$202/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008873296
Dec 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Oct 1, 2009
Listed
$869,000
$210/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008746176
Aug 20, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 13, 2009
Listed
$875,000
$211/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,812 (+4.6%)
2025
$17,985 (+5.4%)
2024
$17,065 (+4.4%)
2023
$16,353 (+1.9%)
2022
$16,050 (+2.3%)
2021
$15,685 (+2.5%)
2020
$15,302 (+1.8%)
2019
$15,031 (+1.9%)
2018
$14,756 (+1.9%)
2017
$14,479 (+8.4%)
2015
$13,351 (+6.0%)
2014
$12,596
2013
$12,596 (+3.1%)
2011
$12,222 (+4.0%)
2010
$11,753 (+3.6%)
2009
$11,350
Tax history for 552 Sprague Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,812 (+4.6%)
2025
$17,985 (+5.4%)
2024
$17,065 (+4.4%)
2023
$16,353 (+1.9%)
2022
$16,050 (+2.3%)
2021
$15,685 (+2.5%)
2020
$15,302 (+1.8%)
2019
$15,031 (+1.9%)
2018
$14,756 (+1.9%)
2017
$14,479 (+8.4%)
2015
$13,351 (+6.0%)
2014
$12,596
2013
$12,596 (+3.1%)
2011
$12,222 (+4.0%)
2010
$11,753 (+3.6%)
2009
$11,350
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 280
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Coal/Wood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHELDON A TARNOPOL & BYRON R P
Living Sq. Ft: 4,145
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,533
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L 11
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 384
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 31,900
Legal Lot Number: 11
Legal Block Number: 6
School Tax District: LOWER MERION
Municipality Name: LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.7323
Front Footage: 138
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: RESID-SINGLE-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,145
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1964
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400055436009
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 17, 2024
Around this home
Schools
Welsh Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Harriton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.51M – $1.83M
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