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About this home
This stately 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Tudor masterpiece offers an unparalleled opportunity to restore a classic architectural gem in the highly coveted Lower Merion School District. Crowned by a rare and prestigious Ludowici terra cotta clay tile roof, a hallmark of historic luxury, this residence spans three finished stories plus a finished basement. The main level boasts grand formal spaces with timeless moldings, decorative features, parquet floors, two staircases, and 2 fireplaces. The second floor houses three spacious bedrooms, including a generous primary suite complete with a walk-in shower, jacuzzi tub, and ample closet space. The third floor features two additional bedrooms alongside a dedicated home office/den with a striking vaulted ceiling and a cedar closet. A finished basement provides additional living space and showcases its original tiled flooring and walls, a second fireplace, intricate wood banister, a half bath and laundry plus a new furnace. Outdoor space is enjoyed on either the charming covered front porch or at the rear of the property where an expansive deck overlooks the beautifully landscaped level backyard. A detached two-car garage provides additional storage and convenience. Walk to the train, downtown Bala, charming Narberth, and religious establishments or be in Center City in under 20 minutes. Become part of this wonderful Merion Station neighborhood enjoying Halloween parades, holiday parties and get togethers. Walk your pet or exercise along the trails in the nearby Merion Botanical Park or just relax on the benches and enjoy the open, green space. This home is ideally situated in a wonderful neighborhood and in Lower Merion School District with your choice of high schools. Don't miss your opportunity to become part of this fabulous neighborhood! Showings start at open house on Sunday 10/4 at 11am.
Merion Station, located between City Avenue and Lancaster Avenue, is a residential and historic Main Line neighborhood with stone Tudor homes and leafy rail-side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Merion Station SEPTA stop at Montgomery Avenue, where commuters, walkers, and cyclists pass under the classic station canopy and along quiet, tree-lined blocks. Landmark architecture ranges from early-20th-century twins to grand stone estates with deep setbacks and mature plantings. The Barnes Foundation’s original Merion campus remains a touchstone in local memory and design lore. Merion Botanical Park adds a curated green pause near the rail corridor. Sidewalks and pocket parks shape a calm, lived-in rhythm close to the city line.
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Market insights
16 Merion Rd · $799,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.5%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$799,000
Median sale price in this area is $601,028. (25% 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
Additional stairway
Attic
Soaking tub
Stall shower
Tub shower
Walk-in bathroom shower
Cedar closet(s)
Chair railings
Crown moldings
Traditional floor plan
Formal separate dining room
Eat-in kitchen
Master bath(s)
Walk-in closet(s)
Wood floors
Plaster walls
Full basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
Two bedrooms on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (all upper levels)
One half bathroom (lower level)
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Radiator heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Window cooling units (electric)
Exterior features
Exterior lighting
Sidewalks
Street lights
Deck(s)
Porch(es)
Front yard
Rear yard
Landscaping
Level lot
Privacy rear fencing
Home design
Detached structure
Tile roof
Stone construction
Good property condition
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Detached garage (2 spaces, front entry) with garage door opener
Two driveway spaces
Total of 4 garage and parking spaces
Asphalt driveway
Shared driveway
Off-street parking
Construction
Stone construction
Tile roof
Other foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Electricity and solar
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