Delight in the charm of the French country cottage presented in this 4 BR, 3.5 BA Penn Valley home on a corner lot within walking distance of the borough of Narberth. Stroll up the brick walkway to the front door with leaded glass, and enter the foyer with an arched nook to the tiled powder room and generous coat closet. From the entryway you can continue down a hallway to the kitchen, but you are immediately drawn to the unique lines of the built-in bookshelf niche and decorative fireplace of the living room, which basks in the light of the room’s multiple windows. Light also emanates from the walls of windows in the serene, tiled-floor sun room off the living room at the back of the home, which steps out onto a lovely composite deck surrounded by lush plantings. Alternatively, a single glass door takes you from the sun room directly to the back yard. Through a living room archway, enter the dining room which features matching glass-front corner cabinets that frame the double windows. Continue to the eat-in kitchen offering wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances--including a Subzero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and JennAir gas cooking--a fun, black-and-white tile backsplash, and a peninsula topped by granite counters. Light and bright, the kitchen includes a breakfast area dotted with skylights and casement windows, which also accesses a charming covered brick patio through sliding glass doors. From the kitchen, continue along a painted brick wall to the laundry room and mudroom area that exits directly to the side driveway. Off the kitchen is the basement access, as well as a sweet butler’s pantry surrounded by exposed brick that leads to a comfortable, good-sized, carpeted family room with bay window. Up the stairs is the primary bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, built-in storage, a generous walk-in closet encased within a dressing nook, and an en suite bath with marble-topped vanity and heated marble floor. Bedroom 2 also provides an en suite bath , while 2 other comfortable bedrooms with interesting curves and nooks share a hall, tiled bath. Gorgeous hardwood floors run through the home, and an 11K generator keeps the lights on in stormy weather. Mature trees and plantings surround the property and create such a quiet, secluded atmosphere, it’s hard to believe the property offers such easy access to Narberth, Suburban Square, award-winning Lower Merion schools and other Main Line treasures, as well as a short, quick ride into the city of Philadelphia.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$525Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Susan Ellis• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
•610-527-6400 (broker)
•frank.may@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Patricia O'Donnell• BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
•610-527-6400 (broker)
•frank.may@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Mr. Carle Robbins• Addison Wolfe Real Estate
This is for the buyer who is looking for something less typical! This French Cottage, where charm is almost 2nd nature, exudes curb appeal and is surrounded by pure serenity. From the front door with leaded glass, enter into the Entrance Hall with coat closet and tiled Powder Room. Character abounds through each sun-lit room bringing the outside in. The Living Room offers a wood burning fireplace, built-in bookshelf, recessed halogen lighting, and archway leading to the formal Dining Room with gorgeous built-in china cabinets and decorative radiator covers. The Eat-In Kitchen, with sun streaming in through the ceiling of skylights and walls of windows, boasts Subzero refrigerator, slide-in Jenn-Air oven, Bosch dishwasher, granite counters, peninsula with bar seating, partial radiant heat, and sliders to lovely brick patio. Through the butler's pantry with bar sink and built-in wine rack, a nice-sized, carpeted Family Room with ceiling fan and large bay window can be found. Relax in the Sun Room with tiled radiant heated floors, wall of windows on two sides, and sliders leading to a spacious composite deck, perfect for entertaining! To add to the peaceful outdoor setting, there is a waterfall, with remote switch, accessed from the brick stairway leading to the yard that runs along the side of the deck. A radiant heated Mudroom and Laundry Room completes the first floor. On the 2nd floor, the sunny Master Bedroom suite features vaulted ceilings, a dressing area with walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and built-in dresser. The Master Bath, with Calcutta Gold marble floor and subway tiled walls, offers heated floor, vanity with Calcutta marble top and ample storage, and bubble tub. There are 3 additional Bedrooms, each uniquely its own, all nice-sized with closets. Bedroom #2 offers an en suite Bath. Note: Two of the Bedrooms are currently being used as offices. In addition, a tiled hall Bath with pedestal sink can be found. The unfinished Basement with separate utility room, second washer and dryer, and stone fireplace provides ample storage. Generator! With hardwood floors throughout, walkable to restaurants, shops, and in award winning Lower Merion School District, this one of kind of home is a must see!!
TREND #7024984
Nov 3, 2017
Sold
$675,000
$235/sq ft
Oct 11, 2017
Contingent
—
Sep 5, 2017
Price Changed
$709,900
$247/sq ft
Jul 25, 2017
Listed
$725,000
$252/sq ft
+20
Public Records
Sep 9, 1988
Sold
$325,000
$113/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1985
Sold
$160,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,006 (+4.6%)
2025
$15,303 (+5.4%)
2024
$14,520 (+4.4%)
2023
$13,914 (+1.9%)
2022
$13,656 (+2.3%)
2021
$13,345 (+2.5%)
2020
$13,019 (+1.8%)
2019
$12,790 (+1.9%)
2018
$12,555 (+1.9%)
2017
$12,319 (+8.4%)
2015
$11,360 (+6.0%)
2014
$10,717
2013
$10,717 (+3.1%)
2011
$10,400 (+4.0%)
2010
$10,001 (+3.6%)
2009
$9,657
Tax history for 751 Clarendon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,006 (+4.6%)
2025
$15,303 (+5.4%)
2024
$14,520 (+4.4%)
2023
$13,914 (+1.9%)
2022
$13,656 (+2.3%)
2021
$13,345 (+2.5%)
2020
$13,019 (+1.8%)
2019
$12,790 (+1.9%)
2018
$12,555 (+1.9%)
2017
$12,319 (+8.4%)
2015
$11,360 (+6.0%)
2014
$10,717
2013
$10,717 (+3.1%)
2011
$10,400 (+4.0%)
2010
$10,001 (+3.6%)
2009
$9,657
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
109 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,873
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400011416001
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.