This quintessential Main Line estate, sits on more than 3 level acres of charming English gardens, rolling lawn, hedge fencing and tree lined entrance on a premier street. The stately Pennsylvania fieldstone home with its Ludowici tile roof stands perfectly on the property. Completely refinished by Ed Mahoney Builders, the finished product impeccably saved the beauty of the old while bringing every functioning piece to modern excellence. Whether indoors or out, there is endless grand scale or intimate entertaining. Family friendly mudroom (including separate cubbies, deep drawers and individual electronic hubs), high ceiling lower level with outdoor access (including a theatre/media room, bar/kitchen and a 3000 bottle capacity climate controlled wine cellar), nanny suite, exercise studio, original plaster moldings, commercial kitchen, irrigation, camera system, landscape lighting, marble finishes, study, sunroom and mahogany library are part of this fine residence.
Villanova, located between Bryn Mawr and Wayne, is a Main Line and collegiate Radnor Township neighborhood with stone manors and leafy rail-side lanes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lancaster Avenue at Ithan Avenue, where coffee counters, small eateries, and campus-day foot traffic set a steady rhythm. Villanova University’s Gothic halls and athletic venues shape the streetscape, while the SEPTA Paoli/Thorndale Line threads through at Villanova Station. Residential blocks mix Tudor Revival, Colonial, and mid-century homes behind mature trees and fieldstone walls. Chanticleer Garden and the Radnor Trail add a green counterpoint to the academic core.
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Market insights
648 Creighton Rd · $7,950,000
DAYS ON MARKET
263 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.3%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$7,950,000
Median list price in this area is $577,078. (93% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
17% 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
Bar
Breakfast area
Built-ins
Butler's pantry
Cedar closet(s)
Crown moldings
Family room off kitchen
Traditional floor plan
Formal dining room
Gourmet kitchen
Kitchen island
Pantry
Master bath(s)
Recessed lighting
Upgraded countertops
Wainscoting
Walk-in closet(s)
Wine storage
Wood floors
Wet/dry bar
French doors
9'+ ceilings
Has fireplace (4 total) with mantels, gas/propane
Bedrooms
Six bedrooms on the first upper level
One bedroom on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Seven full bathrooms on upper levels
Three half bathrooms total (two on main level, one on lower level)
Kitchen
Commercial range
Six-burner stove
Wall oven
Range hood
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Gourmet kitchen with island
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry areas on main, lower and upper floors
Water heater (natural gas, multi-tank)
Flooring
Hardwood
Ceramic tile
Marble
Concrete
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Hot water heating
Natural gas fuel
Central air conditioning (electric)
Exterior features
Extensive hardscape
Exterior lighting
Balconies (multiple)
Terrace
Front yard, rear yard and side yards
Landscaping
Private, premium lot
Home design
Detached structure
Tile roof
Not in a federal flood zone
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Attached garage with inside access and side entry
Detached garage
Garage door opener
Total of 6 garage/parking spaces (4 attached, 2 detached)
Approximately 799 sqft of garage space
Driveway
Construction
Stone construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built with above-grade and below-grade structures
Year built (source: assessor)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
This quintessential Main Line estate, sits on more than 3 level acres of charming English gardens, rolling lawn, hedge fencing and tree lined entrance on a premier street. The stately Pennsylvania fieldstone home with its ludowici tile roof stands perfectly on the property. Completely refinished by Ed Mahoney Builders, the finished product impeccably saved the beauty of the old while bringing every functioning piece to modern excellence. Whether indoors or out, there is endless grand scale or intimate entertaining. Family friendly mudroom (including separate cubbies, deep drawers and individual electronic hubs), high ceiling lower level with outdoor access (including a theatre/media room, bar/kitchen and a 3000 bottle capacity climate controlled wine cellar), nanny suite, exercise studio, original plaster moldings, commercial kitchen, irrigation, camera system, landscape lighting, marble finishes, study, sunroom and mahogany library are part of this fine residence. 652 Creighton Road is included in this sale and offers a modern pool house/ carriage house with vaulted ceiling, kitchen and Living Space and a Bedroom and Bath. Oversized double doors open to a heated salt water pool with flagstone patio.
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC2163012
Dec 5, 2025
Listed
$7,950,000
$696/sq ft
TREND #6246965
Sep 26, 2013
Sold
$5,700,000
$499/sq ft
Aug 24, 2013
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2013
Listed
$5,495,000
$481/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003450775
Sep 26, 2013
Sold
$5,700,460
$499/sq ft
Jul 9, 2013
Listed
$5,495,000
$481/sq ft
This quintessential Main Line estate, sits on more than 3 level acres of charming English gardens, rolling lawn, hedge fencing and tree lined entrance on a premier street. The stately Pennsylvania fieldstone home with its ludowici tile roof stands perfectly on the property. Completely refinished by Ed Mahoney Builders, the finished product impeccably saved the beauty of the old while bringing every functioning piece to modern excellence. Whether indoors or out, there is endless grand scale or intimate entertaining. Family friendly mudroom (including separate cubbies, deep drawers and individual electronic hubs), high ceiling lower level with outdoor access (including a theatre/media room, bar/kitchen and a 3000 bottle capacity climate controlled wine cellar), nanny suite, exercise studio, original plaster moldings, commercial kitchen, lighted sports court, irrigation, camera system, landscape lighting, marble finishes, study, sunroom and mahogany paneled billiards room are part of this fine residence.
Public Records
May 1, 2007
Sold
$3,875,000
$339/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 29, 2006
Sold
$3,310,000
$290/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003390863
Aug 23, 2006
Sold
$3,310,000
$290/sq ft
Apr 24, 2006
Listed
$3,310,000
$290/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC464118
Apr 25, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2006
Listed
$4,900,000
$429/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$73,182 (+4.6%)
2025
$69,966 (+5.4%)
2024
$66,386 (+4.4%)
2023
$63,618 (+1.9%)
2022
$62,439 (+2.3%)
2021
$61,017 (+2.5%)
2020
$59,527 (+1.8%)
2019
$58,476 (+1.9%)
2018
$57,405 (+1.9%)
2017
$56,327 (+8.4%)
2015
$51,940 (+6.0%)
2014
$49,001
2013
$49,001 (+3.1%)
2011
$47,548 (+4.0%)
2010
$45,724 (+3.6%)
2009
$44,152
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
7
Baths
8.5
Stories
2
Lot width
269 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.13 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
13,464
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
13,464
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400013536005
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
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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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 648 Creighton Rd
$7,505,682
$444K under list price of $7.95M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $3.0M.