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899 Black Rock Rd, Gladwyne, PA, 19035

$2,350,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

6 Bedrooms
6 Full Baths, 1 Partial
8,117 SqFt
$290/SqFt
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899 Black Rock Rd, Lower Merion Township$2,350,000

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$10,000*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingInside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage - Front Entry, Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage3 spaces
Year Built2003
HeatingForced Air
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
FireplaceStone
ViewGarden
MLS #PAMC2078416
Lot Size0.77 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 899 Black Rock Rd

European Estate complete with pool set on over 3/4 acres on one of the most coveted streets on the Main Line. This 6 bed/6.5 bath home boasts almost 10,000 sf of living space. As you drive through the stone walled entry and through the gates to the circular drive the grandeur of the home is evident. The massive mahogany double doors enter into a two-story foyer that is flanked by a formal dining and living room with its own private deck and an adjacent private office surrounded with plenty of built-in shelving. The vast sunny and bright eat-in kitchen features inset cabinetry, double ovens, island seating, and 2 huge pantries. It is open to the family room where the stone fireplace is the focal point. A wall of windows and French doors allow sunlight to drench the kitchen and family room and offer access to the rear deck overlooking the tranquil rear grounds and heated pool with spa and slide. The 3-story mudroom addition provides plenty of storage as you enter from the 3-car garage offering laundry, pantry space, and a back staircase, and is plumbed for a full bath should you desire. The second floor offers 5 spacious bedrooms with 9 foot ceiling height-the grand primary suite is a relaxing delight with tray ceiling, a separate sitting area, 3 walk-in closets, a spacious bath with whirlpool tub, walk-in steam shower and dual sinks. Three en suite bedrooms, plus a 5th bedroom all of ample size and built in closets plus a huge 2nd laundry room with 2 full size washers and 2 dryers can be found on the second floor. The third floor offers another finished space with dormers for lots of light, a full bath and walk-in closet making a wonderful playroom or second office. The walk out lower level makes the perfect entertaining area with a bar, media area, game space, playroom, gym, 210-gallon salt water aquarium, plus a 6th bedroom suite with brand new full bath that also accesses the rear yard. The yard is amazing- fully fenced, large level play area with pool separately fenced from play area. Special features include a brand NEW cedar shake roof (2 years), NEW gutters and downspouts, NEW generator, new fiber cement siding, newer 5 zone HVAC, all NEW stucco on rear of house, walk in cedar closet, central vacuum, level yard plus a heated saltwater pool with hot tub and slide! This luxurious estate is minutes to downtown Gladwyne, an array of parks, hiking trails, and Suburban Square, plus offers an easy commute to Center City- all in award winning Lower Merion School District.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Manor, Tudor
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Living Area: 8,117 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (610) 822-3356
  • Listing Agent: Stephanie M MacDonald

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area, Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors, Cedar Closet(s), Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace: Stone

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • View: Garden
  • Exterior: Lawn Sprinkler, Exterior Lighting

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Parking: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Garage - Front Entry, Driveway, Attached Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Level, Landscaped, Private, Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.77 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Harriton High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Welsh Valley Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Gladwyne Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Old Gulph Rd make a slight left. Gates to Home are just after stop sign on right.

Municipality:

  • Lower Merion Twp

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,350,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $290/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $38,705
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Med. Sold Price

$728K

Med. Price/SqFt

$297

Avg. Days On Market

39

# of Sold Homes

49

899 Black Rock Rd vs Lower Merion Township

285 DAYS ON ROCKET

+246 Days

$2,350,000

+$1.6M More

$290/SqFt

-$7 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $1.6M more than the Median Sold Price and $7/SqFt less than other homes in Lower Merion Township, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAMC2078416

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • Office Phone: (610) 822-3356
  • Listing Agent: Stephanie M MacDonald

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Apr 14, 2005Home Sold
$1,945,000
Feb 26, 2002Home Sold
$250,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$38,705$1,008,350
2020$41,384$1,105,130
2019$39,876$1,084,000
2018$39,147$1,084,000
2017$38,412$1,084,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10
  • Gladwyne Elementary School

  • 230 Righters Mill Rd

  • 0.47 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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7
/10
  • Welsh Valley Middle School

  • 325 Tower Ln

  • 1.79 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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9
/10
  • Harriton High School

  • 600 N Ithan Ave

  • 1.66 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $235,603. Residents of Lower Merion Township, PA typically earn $200k+ each year. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 899 Black Rock Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 899 Black Rock Rd property is $2,350,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 899 Black Rock Rd is a house located in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, 19035.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 899 Black Rock Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 899 Black Rock Rd are:
Gladwyne Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Welsh Valley Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Harriton High School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $38,705 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on April 14, 2005 for $1,945,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 899 Black Rock Rd has 6 bedrooms and 6 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 899 Black Rock Rd is 8,117 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 899 Black Rock Rd is 2003.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Montgomery County›Lower Merion Township›19035›899 Black Rock Rd

This home is located at 899 Black Rock Rd in Gladwyne, PA and zip code 19035 in the Gladwyne neighborhood. This 8,117 square foot home, which was built in 2003, sits on a 0.77 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 19, 2023 and is currently priced at $2,350,000.

In March 2024 more than 17 listings in Lower Merion Township, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 7 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 25 were sold below. Between February 2024 and March 2024, Lower Merion Township, PA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 3.9%. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 39 days, the median list price was $728,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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