ParkingGarage Door Opener, Built In, Oversized, Inside Access, Attached Garage
Garage3 spaces
Year BuiltNew Const., 2024
HeatingForced Air, Radiant
CoolingCentral Air
FireplaceFireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Stone
ViewGarden, Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Golf Course
MLS #PAMC2103938
Lot Size1.74 Acres
StatusActive (ACTIVE)
About 1627 Lafayette Rd
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This property is $7.7M more than the Median Sold Price and $228/SqFt more 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: #PAMC2103938
Listing Office:
Office Name: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Office Phone: (610) 615-5400
Listing Agent: Lavinia Smerconish
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
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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
8
/10
Gladwyne Elementary School
230 Righters Mill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.66 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
7
/10
Welsh Valley Middle School
325 Tower Ln
Distance between this listing and this school2.47 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
9
/10
Harriton High School
600 N Ithan Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.18 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Gladwyne Elementary School
230 Righters Mill Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.66 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
10
/10
Conshohocken Elementary School
3rd Ave And Harry St
Distance between this listing and this school1.61 miles
Public District Grades KG-3
6
/10
Shawmont School
535 Shawmont Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.29 miles
Public District Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Welsh Valley Middle School
325 Tower Ln
Distance between this listing and this school2.47 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Bala Cynwyd Middle School
510 Bryn Mawr Ave
Distance between this listing and this school3.68 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
6
/10
Green Woods Charter School
119 Rector St
Distance between this listing and this school3.95 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Assigned Schools
9
/10
Harriton High School
600 N Ithan Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.18 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
6
/10
Lankenau High School
201 Spring Ln
Distance between this listing and this school1.55 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
9
/10
Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
201 E Germantown Pike
Distance between this listing and this school2.93 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $187,500. The majority of Lower Merion Township, PA residents have income $200k+ annually. Most families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1627 Lafayette Rd
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1627 Lafayette Rd property is $8,495,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1627 Lafayette Rd is a house located in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, 19035.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1627 Lafayette 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 1627 Lafayette Rd are: Gladwyne Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10Welsh Valley Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Harriton 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 $12,119 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on January 19, 2021 for $917,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1627 Lafayette Rd has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1627 Lafayette Rd is 15,769 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1627 Lafayette Rd is 2024.
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This home is located at 1627 Lafayette Rd in Gladwyne, PA and zip code 19035 in the Gladwyne neighborhood. This 15,769 square foot home, which was built in 2024, sits on a 1.74 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $8,495,000.
Lower Merion Township, PA housing market in September 2024 saw over 17 listings sold above listed price, more than 5 sold at listed price and over 22 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Lower Merion Township, PA between August 2024 and September 2024 increased by 10.8%. Listings spent 28 days on the market in September 2024, and had a median list price of $780,780 during the same period.
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