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    520 N Essex Ave, Narberth, PA 19072

    5beds
    2,778sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1919
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $1,525,100 Zestimate®
    $549/sqft
    $5,424 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,525,100

    $1.43M - $1.62M

    $5,424/mo

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    What's special

    En-suite half-bathSymmetrical designCustom plantation shuttersMain-floor powder roomGenerous proportionsWelcoming foyerFull center-hall bath
    Welcome to 520 North Essex Avenue, a substantial and beautifully timeless detached Center Hall Colonial that offers something nearly impossible to find in the Borough: true breathing room. Situated on an incredibly rare, nearly 1/3-acre lot, this 5-to-6-bedroom home effortlessly combines classic Main Line architectural character with a sprawling outdoor footprint and an unmatched walkable lifestyle. Step past the lovely landscaping and deep front yard and inside to a main level defined by generous proportions, symmetrical design, and beautiful natural light. Enter into the welcoming foyer, where you'll immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors and custom plantation shutters exuding casual elegance. The sprawling formal living room invites you to gather around the cozy gas fireplace, while the large formal dining room on the opposite side of the foyer is perfectly scaled for hosting large family dinners and casual get-togethers. The heart of the home features an upgraded kitchen, styled with white cabinets, gray quartz countertops, a microwave drawer, and a modern appliance package fully equipped for daily meal prep and weekend entertaining alike. Just beyond the kitchen, a convenient main-floor powder room and dedicated laundry area lead out to a rear porch. Off the main living space, a gorgeous, all-season sunroom serves as the perfect spot for a bright home office, a quiet reading nook, or a main-floor playroom. The upper levels are intelligently designed to offer both generous space and flexible living solutions. The second floor features a wonderful Primary Suite layout. This impressive arrangement combines a king-sized main bedroom with an attached private sitting room and dressing area featuring a walk-in closet and its own convenient en-suite half-bath. Two additional bright bedrooms and a full center-hall bath complete this level, along with access to a private walk-out deck equipped with a retractable awning—an elevated outdoor retreat in the tree tops looking out over the large yard. Ascend to the third floor to find a quiet escape featuring two additional spacious bedrooms with side storage closets and a second upgraded full hall bath, serving as an exceptional space for a long-term guest wing, private home office, or a dedicated au pair suite. Downstairs, the large unfinished basement offers great clean storage area. But the real showstopper is the backyard—and it starts before you even get there. A long, private multi-car driveway runs alongside the home, an almost unheard-of luxury in the Borough where on-street parking is the norm. Fully fenced-in, exceptionally private, and massive by Narberth standards, the backyard itself is a professionally landscaped green space and a tranquil oasis for play, pets, and premier outdoor living. Nestled in the back right corner is a detached garage equipped with electrical wiring. Whether you dream of a detached workshop, a creative studio, or the ultimate staging ground for festive garden gatherings under the installed outdoor lights, this space delivers. Truly a wonderful home.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Pam Mawhinney Owsik 610-659-7021,

    Duffy Real Estate-Narberth

    Bought with:

    Lauren Leithead, RS278978

    Compass RE

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2181940MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Other, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 5
    • Level: Upper
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Half bath
    • Level: Main
    Kitchen
    • Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Features: Fireplace - Gas
    • Level: Main
    Mud room
    • Level: Main
    Other
    • Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Upper
    Other
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Ductless, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Mud Room
    Features
    • Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Walk-In Closet(s), Wainscotting, Other
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
    • Windows: Double Hung, Window Treatments
    • Basement: Exterior Entry,Sump Pump
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Stone, Gas/Propane
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,778
    • Total interior livable area: 2,778 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,778
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway
    • Garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Roof, Roof Deck
    • Exterior features: Street Lights
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.29 Acres
    • Dimensions: 99.00 x 0.00
    • Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rear Yard
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 120001291002
    • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1919

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: Narberth
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Narberth
    • Municipality: NARBERTH BORO

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $549/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $286,810
    • Annual tax amount: $14,262
    • Date on market: 6/4/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/30/2026Sold$1,525,000+9.3%$549/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2181940 Report a problem
    6/5/2026Pending sale$1,395,000$502/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2181940 Report a problem
    6/4/2026Listed for sale$1,395,000+20%$502/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2181940 Report a problem
    7/14/2021Sold$1,162,520+76.4%$418/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/2/2015Sold$659,000$237/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,041 +4.4%$286,810
    2024$13,447 $286,810
    2023$13,447 -0.4%$286,810
    2022$13,496 +6.8%$286,810
    2021$12,637 +2.2%$286,810
    2020$12,368 +1.9%$286,810
    2019$12,134 +2%$286,810
    2018$11,895 +2.6%$286,810
    2017$11,589 +5%$286,810
    2016$11,033 +3.2%$286,810
    2015$10,687 +2.6%$286,810
    2014$10,414 +2.5%$286,810
    2013$10,156 +1.3%$286,810
    2012$10,025 +4.9%$286,810
    2011$9,558 +4.2%$286,810
    2010$9,173 +4.3%$286,810
    2009$8,794 +6.8%$286,810
    2008$8,235 +4.6%--
    2007$7,871 +6.7%--
    2006$7,378 +3.4%--
    2005$7,136 +6.6%--
    2004$6,695 +6.7%--
    2003$6,276 +13.3%--
    2002$5,538 +8.6%--
    2000$5,100 +4.1%--
    1999$4,897 --
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19072

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Lower Merion

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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