Nestled in a quiet, sylvan setting on the north side of Villanova, this classic Colonial home offers peaceful living and at the same time a convenient location. Looking for the next owner to add personal touches, the living spaces are pleasing and inviting. Enjoy curb appeal galore with blossoming bushes and an expansive green lawn. Inside, a traditional center hall layout including a spacious living room with hardwood flooring - found throughout most of the home, a wall of built-in bookcases, a WB fireplace, oversized windows including a triple rear view window for natural light and arbor like views. A generously sized dining room has crown and chair rail moldings, large box bay window with access to the expansive flagstone terrace, which overlooks lovely grounds. The eat in kitchen offers a nice layout with plenty of cabinets, connecting to the laundry/mud room which has outside access to the garage through the breezeway. The richly decorated den with built in bookshelves, a second WB fireplace, and wet bar is perfect for a home office or quiet retreat. There is a bedroom with a full bath on the main level for special guests accommodations or an au pair suite. Powder room serves guests while entertaining. Upstairs the roomy Master Suite offers privacy away from the other bedrooms. The laundry room adjacent to the Master Suite could be incorporated in a renovation to provide a luxury bath/walk in closet combination. Three more bedrooms are on this floor, and two full baths serve these bedrooms. Stairs lead up to a full height attic (floored)adding more storage or could be finished out if desired. Lower level is partially finished for a game room, in addition to a storage room with cabinets, and wood working room in the unfinished area. Outside access to rear breezeway from basement. This home is well constructed and spacious, and is ready for the next owner to make it their own. Conveniently located to the schools (Harriton, Agnes Irwin, Shipley School, Bryn Mawr College), transportation, and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
1.4 acresLot Size
$469Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nan Turanski• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Listed by Annette Mullin• BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
•610-651-2700 (broker)
Bought with Non Subscriber
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003469849
Redfin Estimate
$1,624,992
$940K since sold in August 2016$21K since August
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This home's estimate is 10.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 6 comparable homes.
Nestled in a quiet, sylvan setting on the north side of Villanova, this classic Colonial home offers peaceful living and at the same time a convenient location. Looking for the next owner to add personal touches, the living spaces are pleasing and inviting. Enjoy curb appeal galore with blossoming bushes and an expansive green lawn. Inside, a traditional center hall layout including a spacious living room with hardwood flooring - found throughout most of the home, a wall of built-in bookcases, a WB fireplace, oversized windows including a triple rear view window for natural light and arbor like views. A generously sized dining room has crown and chair rail moldings, large box bay window with access to the expansive flagstone terrace, which overlooks lovely grounds. The eat in kitchen offers a nice layout with plenty of cabinets, connecting to the laundry/mud room which has outside access to the garage through the breezeway. The richly decorated den with built in bookshelves, a second WB fireplace, and wet bar is perfect for a home office or quiet retreat. There is a bedroom with a full bath on the main level for special guests accommodations or an au pair suite. Powder room serves guests while entertaining. Upstairs the roomy Master Suite offers privacy away from the other bedrooms. The laundry room adjacent to the Master Suite could be incorporated in a renovation to provide a luxury bath/walk in closet combination. Three more bedrooms are on this floor, and two full baths serve these bedrooms. Stairs lead up to a full height attic (floored)adding more storage or could be finished out if desired. Lower level is partially finished for a game room, in addition to a storage room with cabinets, and wood working room in the unfinished area. Outside access to rear breezeway from basement. This home is well constructed and spacious, and is ready for the next owner to make it their own. Conveniently located to the schools (Harriton, Agnes Irwin, Shipley School, Bryn Mawr College), transportation, and restaurants.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,136 (+4.6%)
2025
$23,075 (+5.4%)
2024
$21,894 (+4.4%)
2023
$20,981 (+1.9%)
2022
$20,592 (+2.3%)
2021
$20,124 (+2.5%)
2020
$19,632 (+1.8%)
2019
$19,285 (+1.9%)
2018
$18,932 (+1.9%)
2017
$18,576 (+8.4%)
2015
$17,130 (+6.0%)
2014
$16,161
2013
$16,161 (+3.1%)
2011
$15,681 (+4.0%)
2010
$15,080 (+3.6%)
2009
$14,562
Tax history for 1428 Old Gulph Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,136 (+4.6%)
2025
$23,075 (+5.4%)
2024
$21,894 (+4.4%)
2023
$20,981 (+1.9%)
2022
$20,592 (+2.3%)
2021
$20,124 (+2.5%)
2020
$19,632 (+1.8%)
2019
$19,285 (+1.9%)
2018
$18,932 (+1.9%)
2017
$18,576 (+8.4%)
2015
$17,130 (+6.0%)
2014
$16,161
2013
$16,161 (+3.1%)
2011
$15,681 (+4.0%)
2010
$15,080 (+3.6%)
2009
$14,562
*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 Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Coal/Wood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Pool Information
Pool Type: Gunite
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ALEX C SHAND
Living Sq. Ft: 3,464
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,957
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L 4
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 552
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,940
Legal Lot Number: 4
Legal Block Number: 12
School Tax District: LOWER MERION
Municipality Name: LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
Acres: 1.399
Front Footage: 20
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: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,464
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400043548008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Black Rock Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Harriton Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
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
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Villanova, PA • 19085
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In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.54M – $1.87M
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