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249 Forrest Road, Merion Station, PA 19066

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,012 Sq Ft

Imagine a home that feels like living in an English cottage set on a generous corner property on a tree lined quiet street in the heart of Merion Station. This authentic Main Line home proudly displays architectural features and details found only in a home that has and will withstand the test of time. These period appropriate elements are immediately apparent as you approach the solid wood front door w/ stained glass inset decorative windows and expansive porch. The backset staircase affords a wide welcoming foyer, w/ a fireside living room to your right & spacious dining room to your left. Walk through the butler s pantry w/ built-in cabinets & sink to the kitchen w/ updated appliances, solid wood cabinets, tiled backsplash & hardwood floors. The warm inviting kitchen is part of an addition that was built including a powder room w/ en suite laundry & a light flooded open, airy fireside family room flanked by windows on all sides w/ a wall of built-ins & separate entrance. THIS ADDITION ADDS AN EXTRA 394 SQ. FT OF LIVING SPACE. A private, serene side garden is accessed from this family room. A back staircase, part of the addition, takes you up to the 2nd floor. As you ascend this 2-story windowed staircase you ll enter the private master suite by way of a nook ; perfect as a home office, library or sitting area. A separate dressing area with 4 closets and ample built-in storage along w/ private bath completes the master bedroom suite. Second spacious bedroom & hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor boasts 2 equally spacious bedrooms and hall bath w/ a claw foot tub. There is a walk-in closet on this level providing an unusual and unique amount of storage. Basement is a perfect play-space with high ceilings and natural light measuring 11.5 X 21.5 on the finished side! More closets and storage in the basement as well; separate furnace room. All knob and tube was removed and replaced with updated wiring October 2019. All electrical was simultaneously updated. Central air in family room/kitchen addition only. Hardwood floors & a remarkable amount of storage & closet space throughout this home. This unique, incredible home is a 10 minute walk from the Paoli/Thorndale line at the Merion stop (R5). Walk to location includes the Merion Botanical Park, Merion Tribute House, Merion Elementary School, Wynnewood shops & restaurants & Narberth borough. Close proximity to houses of worship, private & parochial schools. Will you be the next fortunate buyer you were hoping to be? Don t wait; this is a highly coveted area with million + dollar homes in a very special neighborhood in the award winning Lower Merion School District.

  • MLS# PAMC627920
  • Date Listed02/07/2020
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathrooms 3 Full baths, 1 Half baths
  • Lot Size 0.34 acres (14,600 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County MONTGOMERY
  • Year Built 1900
  • Water Public
  • Square Feet 3,012 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $232.07

Interior Features

  • Heating Oil, Hot Water

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.34
  • Lot Size SQFT 14,600.00
  • Lot Features Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $10,254
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in PA / 19066

Source: Walkscore

47/100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score ®

28/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 56/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 46/100.

Property Change History

Property Heating updated
OilOil, Hot Water
Property Lot Features updated
CornerCorner Lot
Property description updated with new details
Property FireplaceFeatures updated
Gas/Propane,WoodGas, Wood Burning

Points of Interest near 249 FORREST ROAD, MERION STATION, PA 19066

Frequently Asked Questions for 249 FORREST ROAD

Source: Realty.com

249 FORREST ROAD, MERION STATION, PA 19066 is a Single Family 3,012 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 36 photos available of this 4 bed, 4 bath house, listed at $699,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 36 photos of 249 FORREST ROAD.

Our records indicate that 249 FORREST ROAD was built in 1900.

The full address for this home is 249 FORREST ROAD, MERION STATION, PA 19066.

249 FORREST ROAD has been listed on Realty.com since Fri February 07, 2020

Most errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 56/100, Transit Score: 24/100, Bike Score: 46/100.

There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 249 FORREST ROAD. Bala-cynwyd Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Lower Merion High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

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Listing agent: Lise Corson (tel: 610-527-0900) (#3167382)

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