Set privately on one beautifully landscaped acre in the heart of Penn Valley, 735 Righters Mill Road is a classic 1937 stone Colonial that pairs the character and craftsmanship of an earlier era with a thoughtful expansion designed for modern living. Offering more than 5,700 finished square feet, five bedrooms and five and one half baths, the home retains many of its original architectural details, including handsome millwork, hardwood floors and three fireplaces. Significant updates and a 2009 expansion introduced a more open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and generously scaled spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. At the center of the home is a beautifully appointed kitchen with a large center island and adjacent butler’s pantry, opening naturally to the surrounding living spaces. A formal dining room provides an elegant setting for more traditional entertaining, while the screened porch overlooking the gardens offers an inviting place for relaxed dining, reading or simply enjoying the landscape through much of the year. Additional gathering spaces include a billiards and bar area, while two separate offices offer welcome flexibility for working from home. Two primary suites, one on the first floor and another on the second, provide unusual versatility for changing needs, extended family or guests. A separate rear staircase leads to a private guest suite, further enhancing the home’s thoughtful and highly adaptable floor plan. The grounds are an exceptional complement to the architecture. Mature specimen trees and plantings, continuously blooming perennials and two water features create an arboretum-like setting that feels established, private and remarkably serene. An irrigation system helps maintain the extensive gardens, while thoughtfully placed landscape lighting transforms the property after dark. Fenced rear and side yards add another layer of privacy, and the home’s position on the property creates a welcome sense of separation from both the road and neighboring residences. Remarkably convenient yet quietly removed, the property is close to Main Line schools, parks, playgrounds, the library and community pool, as well as shopping, dining and transportation. Center City Philadelphia is within easy reach. With its enduring stone architecture, gracious proportions, flexible living spaces and beautifully cultivated grounds, 735 Righters Mill Road offers the increasingly rare combination of Main Line character, privacy and ease of living.
Main Line, located between City Avenue and Lancaster Avenue, is a residential and commuter Bala Cynwyd neighborhood with stone manors and leafy rail-side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center along City Avenue, where independent boutiques, salons, and coffee counters set a steady daytime rhythm. Landmark architecture ranges from Tudor Revival and Colonial Revival homes to mid-century apartment towers near the Schuylkill River. The Cynwyd Heritage Trail traces former rail right-of-way into pocket parks and river views. Cultural anchors include the Barnes Foundation’s nearby Lower Merion campus, the historic Cynwyd Station, and the Bala Theatre’s marquee glow. SEPTA’s Cynwyd Line and the Schuylkill River Trail shape a walk-bike-transit routine.
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Market insights
735 Righters Mill Rd · $2,249,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,249,000
Median sale price in this area is $568,824. (75% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-ins
Breakfast area
Butler’s pantry
Family room off kitchen
Formal dining room
Kitchen island
Pantry
Primary bathroom
Recessed lighting
Skylights
Walk-in closets
Wainscoting
Upgraded countertops
Wine storage
Vaulted ceilings
French doors
Three fireplaces with gas/propane and wood features
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms: 1 on the main level and 4 on the upper level
Bathrooms
5 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom: 1 full and 1 half on the main level, and 4 full on the upper level
Kitchen
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Wall oven
Gas oven/range
Refrigerator
Range hood
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Washer
Dryer
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Hot-water, heat pump, and radiant heating
Zoned heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Landscaping
Private rear yard
Aluminum fencing
Exterior lighting
Patio
Screened terrace
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Attached, built-in, side-entry garage with inside access and 3 spaces
Driveway
Construction
Stone construction
Crawl-space and stone foundation
Major renovation/remodel in 2013
Skylights
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas heating fuel
Electric cooling
200+ amp electrical service
Municipal trash service
Electricity and solar
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Refined Elegance in the Heart of the Main Line! This outstanding stone Colonial home was built in 1937 yet significantly updated in 2013. Surrounded by Arboretum quality landscape, this classic home has been thoughtfully expanded and meticulously updated to enjoy all the charm, character, and architectural qualities found from yesteryear combined with all the modern amenities and convenience of today. With over 5700 square feet of living space, this home offers magnificent entertaining spaces seamlessly joined to intimate family quarters. The Brand new kitchen, built by Gardner Fox was just finished with all your chef's requirements. The new laundry/mud room with granite is large enough to keep all 5 bedroom residents looking their best. The open floor plan in the family center brings the busiest of people together yet there are private sanctuaries for personal enrichment. Most of the features are too numerous to mention, however some of the highlights are hardwood floors, new windows, quartzite countertops, security system, deer fence, landscape lighting, built in gas grille, 3 fireplaces, 3 zone HVAC, and significant moldings. The flexible floor plan has 2 master suites, one up and one down. The location speaks for itself sitting high on a hill with convenience to transportation, library, parks, playground, shopping, and schools.
TREND #6113793
Jun 17, 2013
Sold
$1,105,000
$192/sq ft
May 16, 2013
Pending
—
Apr 5, 2013
Price Changed
$1,190,000
$206/sq ft
Jan 21, 2013
Price Changed
$1,245,000
$216/sq ft
Sep 20, 2012
Listed
$1,295,000
$225/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003444271
Jun 17, 2013
Sold
$1,105,000
$192/sq ft
Sep 20, 2012
Listed
$1,190,000
$206/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009514566
Jul 19, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 18, 2012
Listed
$1,295,000
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 23, 1999
Sold
$922,500
$160/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003343201
Aug 9, 1999
Sold
$922,500
$160/sq ft
Nov 30, 1998
Listed
$922,500
$160/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC527118
Jun 14, 1999
Listed
$940,000
$163/sq ft
Jun 14, 1999
Listing Removed
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Public Records
May 17, 1985
Sold
$252,500
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$27,245 (+4.6%)
2025
$26,047 (+5.4%)
2024
$24,714 (+4.4%)
2023
$23,684 (+1.9%)
2022
$23,245 (+2.3%)
2021
$22,716 (+2.5%)
2020
$22,161 (+1.8%)
2019
$21,770 (+1.9%)
2018
$21,371 (+1.9%)
2017
$20,969 (+8.4%)
2015
$19,336 (+6.0%)
2014
$18,242
2013
$18,242 (+3.1%)
2011
$17,701 (+4.0%)
2010
$17,022 (+3.6%)
2009
$16,437
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
190 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,763
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,763
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400050416007
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
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 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
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
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Penn Valley. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.4 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 735 Righters Mill Rd
$2,254,453
$5,453 over list price of $2.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $2.2M.