California custom contemporary built in 1975 by Bill Felton for present owner. Foyer and Powder Room leads to vaulted 2-story Living Room with tall windows, brick wall fireplace and spiral stairs to loft. Large Dining Room and Den open to huge deck with great views. Island style Kitchen with lots of storage and work space. Large Eating Area with glass walls. First floor Master Bedroom has large private Bath and big closets. Lower level Family Room features 2nd brick wall fireplace and opens to 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Laundry and Work Room connects to 2 Car Garage. Quality upgrades of Antique brick and Redwood exterior replaced standard Stucco and Pine. The central vac and 8" insulation keeps the home energy efficient and easy to care for. Open plan brings the wooded outdoors in by way of sliders to over-sized romantic deck. Almost 4000SF of interior space is complimented by a rectangular acre plus at end of cul-de-sac. A Villanova retreat, convenient to all Main Line amenities & quality schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1975Year Built
1.07 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Chuck Reeder• BHHS Fox & Roach-Gladwyne
•610-896-7400 (broker)
•clientservices@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Craig Wakefield• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
•610-527-0900 (broker)
•clientservices@foxroach.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003434215
Redfin Estimate
$1,546,873
$97K since sold in March 2026$20K since August
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This home's estimate is 14.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.
California custom contemporary built in 1975 by Bill Felton for present owner. Foyer and Powder Room leads to vaulted 2-story Living Room with tall windows, brick wall fireplace and spiral stairs to loft. Large Dining Room and Den open to huge deck with great views. Island style Kitchen with lots of storage and work space. Large Eating Area with glass walls. First floor Master Bedroom has large private Bath and big closets. Lower level Family Room features 2nd brick wall fireplace and opens to 4 Bedrooms and 2 Full Baths. Laundry and Work Room connects to 2 Car Garage. Quality upgrades of Antique brick and Redwood exterior replaced standard Stucco and Pine. The central vac and 8" insulation keeps the home energy efficient and easy to care for. Open plan brings the wooded outdoors in by way of sliders to over-sized romantic deck. Almost 4000SF of interior space is complimented by a rectangular acre plus at end of cul-de-sac. A Villanova retreat, convenient to all Main Line amenities & quality schools.
BRIGHT MLS #1009066200
May 4, 2011
Listing Removed
—
May 17, 2010
Listed
$699,999
$176/sq ft
Public Records
May 4, 1973
Sold
$32,843
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,268 (+4.6%)
2025
$17,465 (+5.4%)
2024
$16,571 (+4.4%)
2023
$15,881 (+1.9%)
2022
$15,586 (+2.3%)
2021
$15,231 (+2.5%)
2020
$14,859 (+1.8%)
2019
$14,597 (+1.9%)
2018
$14,330 (+1.9%)
2017
$14,060 (+8.4%)
2015
$12,965 (+6.0%)
2014
$12,232
2013
$12,232 (−19.3%)
2011
$15,157 (+4.0%)
2010
$14,575 (+3.6%)
2009
$14,074
Tax history for 1309 Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,268 (+4.6%)
2025
$17,465 (+5.4%)
2024
$16,571 (+4.4%)
2023
$15,881 (+1.9%)
2022
$15,586 (+2.3%)
2021
$15,231 (+2.5%)
2020
$14,859 (+1.8%)
2019
$14,597 (+1.9%)
2018
$14,330 (+1.9%)
2017
$14,060 (+8.4%)
2015
$12,965 (+6.0%)
2014
$12,232
2013
$12,232 (−19.3%)
2011
$15,157 (+4.0%)
2010
$14,575 (+3.6%)
2009
$14,074
*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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Coal/Wood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PROPERTY/JOHN B RETHACHILD
Living Sq. Ft: 3,988
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,937
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L 27
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Masonry Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Masonry Garage
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 46,400
Legal Lot Number: 27
Legal Block Number: 14
School Tax District: LOWER MERION
Municipality Name: LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Acres: 1.0652
Front Footage: 292
Zoning Code: RAA
County Use Description: RESID-SINGLE-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,988
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400063420008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
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Schools
Black Rock Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Harriton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 8 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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