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  • Price cut: $40K (10/17)
    $1,290,000

    512 Swedesford Rd, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002

    4beds
    3,032sqft
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    $8,479/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1832
    3.52 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $425/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Built-in-the-wall relief sculpturesCustom tin lampsSunny large entertainment wingLarge pantryFrigidaire professional dishwasherCustom gourmet kitchen renovation
    Truly an Equestrian Paradise! Nestled in the heart of Prestigious Gwynedd Valley, near Blue Bell Golf Club. Saddle up, or hitch your horses to a carriage, and take a ride for hours in the Nature Preserve Lands, directly across from your estate, or just simply Jog the Miles and Miles of Trails directly connected to your home. Surrounded by 279 acres of the protected Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve branch of a Nature Lands Trust foundation. Also Connected to thousands of acres of other natural preserve lands in the Adjacent Wissahickon Creek Watershed Trust - approx. 26 miles long. Discover Equestrian Estate & Architectural Treasure in Prestigious Gwynedd Valley set on approx. 3.5 +/- acres surrounded by hundreds of acres of protected natural lands. This distinctive converted barn and carriage house residence pairs historic craftsmanship with thoughtfully integrated modern amenities. At the heart of the home is a spectacular “down to studs and joists‘ New (SEPT 2026) Custom Gourmet KITCHEN renovation including: High End “Professional” Appliances. 6 Burner Dual-Fuel Oven / Range (Electric Oven, Propane Range). Large Quartz Island with Stainless Steel Under Mount Sink. Reverse Osmosis, under sink, water filter. Powerful and Quiet WOLF Range Exhaust Fan System with in-line Blower Unit. State of the Art Built-In Drawer Microwave. Frigidaire Professional French-Door Stainless Steel Refrigerator / Freezer Frigidaire Professional Dishwasher. New Plumbing and Electrical Service in Kitchen and Laundry Room. New under cabinet Heating System in Kitchen. New Tile Flooring in Kitchen, Laundry Room and Main Hallways. State of the Art High-End Recessed LED Lighting in Kitchen and Breezeway. New glass Double French Door entry to kitchen. Additional Estate Features: * Converted Luxurious Barn / Carriage House Estate, on 3.5 +/- Acres. * Amish built 4 Stall Pole Barn with Wash Stall, Hayloft and Large Run-in Shed. * Outbuilding with 2 Car Garage / storage / work shop space. * In-Ground Pool and Pool House. * 4 Spacious Bedrooms (Spacious Master Bedroom Suite with refinished maple flooring; Remodeled Full Bath). * Two Full Baths with High-End Renovations plus a Half Bath. * Sunny Large Entertainment Wing. * Large Pantry, Newly Renovated Laundry room with Washer and Dryer. * Radiant PEX Tubing Heated Floors in Living and Dining Rooms. * New, High Efficiency, Gas (Propane) Wall-Mount Continuous Water Heater for heat and hot water. * Formal Living Room with Custom Cherry Built-In Shelving and Stone Fireplace with cooking crane and soapstone surround and floor. * Second Level of yet unfinished attic for future Professional ART STUDIO, and/or Second Floor Master Suite (already pre-plumbed, ready for your own design). * Original inside living room and dining room beams, custom tin lamps, and built-in-the-wall relief sculptures. * Mercer tiles and other decorative motifs grace the inside and outside walls throughout. * All antique interior and exterior doors have been stripped of dozens of layers of paint, meticulously repaired and repainted to look as good as they did over a hundred years ago. * Hand forged strap hinges and antique locks restored to their original glory. * New Roof on Street Side of House and over Family Room. **PLUS all this is in the Wissahickon School District, (rated 8 to 9 out of 10 in the Nation!)**
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    Listed by:

    Laszlo Garay 610-283-6343,

    BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square (610) 353-6200

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2193686MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Rooms
      • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 266 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 19
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 182 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13 X 14
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Jack and Jill Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 210 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14 X 15
      Bathroom 3
      • Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Jack and Jill Bathroom, Window Treatments, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 270 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 15 X 18
      Dining room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - Concrete, Flooring - Heated, Formal Dining Room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 368 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16 X 23
      Family room
      • Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Terrazzo
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 520 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 20 X 26
      Half bath
      • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Window Treatments
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - LED, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Pantry
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 360 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18 X 20
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Lighting - Ceiling, Pantry, Track Lighting, Built-in Features
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 54 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 6 X 9
      Living room
      • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Concrete, Flooring - Heated
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 506 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22 X 23
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Radiant, Zoned, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Propane
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s), Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
      Features
      • Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Studio, Walk-In Closet(s), Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Table Space, Exposed Beams, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Paneled Walls
      • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Heated, Ceramic Tile, Wood
      • Doors: Storm Door(s), French Doors, Double Entry
      • Windows: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens, Vinyl Clad, Skylight(s)
      • Has basement: No
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Stone, Screen, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 6,032
      • Total interior livable area: 3,032 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,032
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Covered, Circular Driveway, Driveway, Private, Asphalt, Crushed Stone, Gravel, Paved, Detached, Off Street
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance, 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Hallway(s)
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Exterior features: Barbecue, Lighting, Flood Lights, Rain Gutters
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground, Gunite, Concrete, Private
      • Spa features: Bath
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
      • Frontage type: Road Frontage
      Lot
      • Size: 3.52 Acres
      • Dimensions: 225.00 x 0.00
      • Features: Backs - Parkland, Level, Private, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Rural, SideYard(s), Suburban, Unknown Soil Type
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
      • Additional parcels included: Subdivision might be possible, not guaranteed, but Horses require at least 3 Acres.
      • Parcel number: 390004153002
      • Zoning: AA-1 RESIDENTIAL
      • Special conditions: Standard
      • Other equipment: Negotiable
      • Horses can be raised: Yes
      • Horse amenities: Stable(s), Riding Trail, Horses Allowed

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Converted Barn,Villa
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding, Aluminum Siding, Masonry
      • Foundation: Stone, Slab
      • Roof: Fiberglass,Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Good,Average
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1832

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: On Site Septic, Gravity Sept Fld, Holding Tank
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Propane, Phone
      Green energy
      • Energy efficient items: Flooring, Lighting, Appliances

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: 24 Hour Security, Fire Alarm, Main Entrance Lock, Monitored, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
      • Subdivision: Gwynedd Acres
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Lower Gwynedd
      • Municipality: LOWER GWYNEDD TWP

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $425/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $343,270
      • Annual tax amount: $10,704
      • Date on market: 9/14/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer. Other Items May Be Negotiable - Ask Listing Agent.
      • Exclusions: Personal Property.
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Black Top, Gravel, Paved

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/17/2026Price change$1,290,000-3%$425/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2193686 Report a problem
        9/17/2026Listed for sale$1,330,000+2.5%$439/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2193686 Report a problem
        3/29/2026Listing removed$1,297,500$428/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2098920 Report a problem
        9/8/2025Price change$1,297,500-9.2%$428/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2098920 Report a problem
        4/29/2025Listed for sale$1,429,000-3.1%$471/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2098920 Report a problem
        12/16/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2033248 Report a problem
        5/6/2022Listed for sale$1,475,000$486/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2033248 Report a problem
        12/11/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS Report a problem
        10/8/2021Listed for sale$1,475,000$486/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2004056 Report a problem
        8/10/2021Pending sale$1,475,000$486/sqft
        Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PAMC2004056 Report a problem
        8/10/2021Contingent$1,475,000$486/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2004056 Report a problem
        7/14/2021Price change$1,475,000-17.6%$486/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2004056 Report a problem
        5/10/2021Listed for sale$1,790,000$590/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$10,546 +7.9%$343,270
        2024$9,777 $343,270
        2023$9,777 +4.5%$343,270
        2022$9,356 +3.4%$343,270
        2021$9,051 +2.7%$343,270
        2020$8,809 +2.3%$343,270
        2019$8,613 +2.4%$343,270
        2018$8,414 +4.4%$343,270
        2017$8,057 +2.3%$343,270
        2016$7,875 +2.8%$343,270
        2015$7,657 +0%$343,270
        2014$7,655 $343,270
        2013$7,655 +0.5%$343,270
        2012$7,618 +3.4%$343,270
        2011$7,367 +0.8%$343,270
        2010$7,305 $343,270
        2009$7,305 +1.5%$343,270
        2008$7,199 -0.7%--
        2007$7,249 -0.2%--
        2006$7,265 +4.2%--
        2005$6,973 +4.2%--
        2004$6,690 +7.2%--
        2003$6,240 +2.3%--
        2002$6,098 +3.2%--
        2000$5,908 -1.2%--
        1999$5,978 --
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 19002

        Getting around

        3 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        12 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • Elementary: Stony Creek
        • Middle: Wissahickon
        • High: Wissahickon Senior
        • District: Wissahickon

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