Tucked away at the end of a private cul-de-sac and set well back from Black Rock Road, this remarkable residence offers a rare combination of privacy, architectural pedigree, and natural beauty in the heart of Gladwyne. Situated on 2.6 acres within the award-winning Lower Merion School District, the home enjoys wooded views from every room and a serene connection to its surroundings. Originally designed in 1937 by architects Douglas Braik and Robert Montgomery Brown, it is a striking example of early International Style architecture, a precursor to the Mid-Century Modern movement. Defined by clean lines, flat rooflines, and expansive bands of windows, the stucco-on-masonry façade, geometric forms, and light-filled interiors embody timeless modern design decades ahead of its time.
Sold for $1,880,000
$1,880,000
829 Black Rock Rd, Gladwyne, PA 19035
4beds
3,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
2.61 Acres Lot
$1,933,500 Zestimate®
$607/sqft
$6,103 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,933,500
$1.80M - $2.09M
$6,103/mo
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Clean linesPrivate cul-de-sacPremium appliancesQuartz window sillsExpansive bands of windowsCustom mosaic marble flooringCustom cabinetry
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Listed by:
Cassie Barnes 215-805-4766,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Rosemont
Bought with:
Franz Rabauer, RS216905L
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2156640
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,096
- Total interior livable area: 3,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,096
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 0.00
- Features: Backs to Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 400005964008
- Zoning: 1101 RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Flat,Rubber
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1937
- Major remodel year: 2025
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Gladwyne
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $1,880,000+4.7%$607/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$580/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Contingent | $1,795,000$580/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+19.7%$580/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Sold | $1,500,000+32.3%$484/sqft |
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| 12/1/2024 | Listing removed | $7,450$2/sqft |
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| 11/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $7,450$2/sqft |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $7,450$2/sqft |
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| 10/19/2024 | Price change | $7,450+7.2%$2/sqft |
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| 9/26/2024 | Price change | $6,950+7.8%$2/sqft |
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| 9/21/2024 | Price change | $6,450-24.1%$2/sqft |
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| 9/16/2024 | Price change | $8,500+31.8%$3/sqft |
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| 9/4/2024 | Price change | $6,450-7.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/24/2024 | Price change | $6,950-6.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/17/2024 | Price change | $7,450-5.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Price change | $7,900-6%$3/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Price change | $8,400-6.7%$3/sqft |
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| 7/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,000$3/sqft |
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| 9/14/2015 | Sold | $1,134,000$366/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,897 +5% | $575,260 |
| 2024 | $23,706 | $575,260 |
| 2023 | $23,706 +4.9% | $575,260 |
| 2022 | $22,596 +2.3% | $575,260 |
| 2021 | $22,081 +2.5% | $575,260 |
| 2020 | $21,542 +1.8% | $575,260 |
| 2019 | $21,161 +1.9% | $575,260 |
| 2018 | $20,774 +3% | $575,260 |
| 2017 | $20,160 +3.4% | $575,260 |
| 2016 | $19,490 +3.7% | $575,260 |
| 2015 | $18,796 +3% | $575,260 |
| 2014 | $18,249 +2.9% | $575,260 |
| 2013 | $17,732 +1.5% | $575,260 |
| 2012 | $17,470 +5.6% | $575,260 |
| 2011 | $16,546 +3.6% | $575,260 |
| 2010 | $15,978 +5.3% | $575,260 |
| 2009 | $15,177 +5.1% | $575,260 |
| 2008 | $14,446 +3% | -- |
| 2007 | $14,026 +7.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $13,041 +3.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $12,557 +6.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $11,827 +5.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $11,172 +9.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $10,213 +9.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $9,335 +4.6% | -- |
| 1999 | $8,927 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19035
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Gladwyne SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Black Rock Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 10/10Harriton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gladwyne
- Middle: Black Rock
- High: Harriton
- 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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- Montgomery County
- Gladwyne
- 19035
- 829 Black Rock Rd
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