At last. .. An extraordinary house in a wonderful neighborhood on a tree-lined street! Ivy Tower was designed by renowned architect Albert Dagit for his own family and is an all stone French Normandy with 5-6 bedrooms PLUS a recently added au pair suite with a separate entrance. Built with the finest materials and craftmanship the property has been lovingly maintained and updated. Special features include a tile roof, a stone turret with a graceful curved wrought-iron staircase, stained glass windows, stone and hardwood floors, incredible millwork, hand-painted ceiling beams, zoned central air conditioning, specimen plantings on a beautiful flat lot and a 2-car attached garage. 1st Floor: Stunning Foyer incorporating the turned staircase, Living Room w/ built-ins, beamed ceiling and a fireplace, French doors to a secluded patio, additional French doors to an office; Dining Room w/ built-ins and a beamed ceiling: the Kitchen has leathered granite countertops which enhance the white cabinetry , stainless steel appliances, a wine fridge and terrific counterspace: the well located Family Room open to the Kitchen and there is a Powder Room with Laundry, extra cabinets and a convenient laundry chute : there is a passageway with stone floors and a vaulted ceiling connecting the Kitchen-Family Room to the attached 2-car garage. 2nd Floor: Main Bedroom Suite with a Dressing/Exercise Room(formerly a bedroom) and a stunning Full Bath w/ double sinks and an over-sized shower, 2 additional Bedrooms and a Hall Bath; 3rd Flr:2 Bedrooms, a Full Bath and a large storage closet. An additional special feature is the privately accessed au pair/in-law efficiency. To truly appreciate the exceptional quality you must see it! PLEASE FOLLOW ALL STATE COVID REGULATIONS SHOWINGS BEGIN AT THE SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE FROM 2-3:30pm
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Fondren• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
•610-649-4500 (broker)
•wendy.civitella@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with John S Duffy• Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
A rare opportunity to own this amazing piece of history! Unique & charming all-stone French Normandy 6 bed 3.5 bath gem on one of Wynnewood's prettiest tree-lined streets. Designed & constructed in 1929 by renowned architect Albert Dagit as his personal residence, this home has been meticulously cared for & upgraded to suit today's lifestyle. The extraordinary features include a handsome tile roof, all-stone exterior, turret, hand-painted ceiling beams in living & dining rooms, arched ceiling & niches, magnificent stained glass windows, original handcrafted mill work and wrought-iron staircase. The dining room light fixture was custom designed in France to be attached to the decorative ceiling beams. Professionally landscaped breathtaking grounds are filled with an abundance of specimen plantings & a valuable rhododendron collection. Beautiful hardwood & stone floors, Central air conditioning on top two floors. Updated granite kitchen. "They just don't build houses like this anymore" A MUST SEE!
BRIGHT MLS #1009370702
Dec 16, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Sep 30, 2011
Listed
$899,900
$224/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003342535
Jun 8, 1999
Sold
$575,000
$143/sq ft
Jan 26, 1999
Listed
$575,000
$143/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,513 (+4.6%)
2025
$15,787 (+5.4%)
2024
$14,979 (+4.4%)
2023
$14,355 (+1.9%)
2022
$14,089 (+2.3%)
2021
$13,768 (+2.5%)
2020
$13,432 (+1.8%)
2019
$13,195 (+1.9%)
2018
$12,953 (+1.9%)
2017
$12,709 (+22.6%)
2015
$10,364 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,778 (+1.6%)
2013
$9,622 (+3.1%)
2011
$9,337 (+4.0%)
2010
$8,979 (+3.6%)
2009
$8,670
Tax history for 1401 Medford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,513 (+4.6%)
2025
$15,787 (+5.4%)
2024
$14,979 (+4.4%)
2023
$14,355 (+1.9%)
2022
$14,089 (+2.3%)
2021
$13,768 (+2.5%)
2020
$13,432 (+1.8%)
2019
$13,195 (+1.9%)
2018
$12,953 (+1.9%)
2017
$12,709 (+22.6%)
2015
$10,364 (+6.0%)
2014
$9,778 (+1.6%)
2013
$9,622 (+3.1%)
2011
$9,337 (+4.0%)
2010
$8,979 (+3.6%)
2009
$8,670
*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
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,026
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
400036148001
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 90.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,026
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,503
County Tax: $1,303
School Tax: $10,962
Tax Assessed Value: $358,680
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $13,768
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: LOWER MERION
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: East on Lancaster Ave, RT on Morris, RT on Wyngate then RT on Medford
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,026
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 400036148001
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
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Schools
Penn Wynne School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Black Rock Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi
9/10
Lower Merion High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.60M – $1.94M
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