227 North Bowman Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
$2,800,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
7
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
10,297 Sq. Ft.
$272 / Sq. Ft.
10,297
Sq. Ft.
$272
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 6/9/22
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Closed 6/9/22
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Description
A generational opportunity to own one of the few remaining gilded-age Main Line estates. Firmly anchored in Merion Station history, 227 North Bowman has been entirely reimagined by Gardner Fox, preserving dramatic architectural elements, while updating the house and floorplan with every conceivable amenity for casual, modern family living. Extraordinary dimensions and features/finishes throughout are first evident in the center hall, with soaring ceilings, sweeping turned stair with original iron...A generational opportunity to own one of the few remaining gilded-age Main Line estates. Firmly anchored in Merion Station history, 227 North Bowman has been entirely reimagined by Gardner Fox, preserving dramatic architectural elements, while updating the house and floorplan with every conceivable amenity for casual, modern family living. Extraordinary dimensions and features/finishes throughout are first evident in the center hall, with soaring ceilings, sweeping turned stair with original iron balusters, and grandly scaled windows allowing for incredible natural light. To the right is the ballroom from a bygone era... an architecturally unique, semi-circular room with over-scaled wood burning fireplace and mirroring outdoor patio space. Able to effortlessly accommodate 80-guests for formal, seated functions, up to 120 for lecture style gatherings, and offering incredible indoor/outdoor entertaining opportunities. This nearly 1,000 square foot space offers endless possibilities as a family room with low-slung,'lounge-y' seating, TV area, bar, etc... The original breezeway has been brought indoors, and serves as additional, flexible family space, connecting to both the center hall and ballroom.To the left of the center hall is the library, with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and built-ins, fireplace, and hidden TV/theater function complete with Dolby Atmos surround sound. The library opens to both the formal dining room (comfortably seats 14) with commanding limestone fireplace/surround, padded, fabric-clad walls to minimize noise, and access to tiered bluestone patios and the grounds beyond, and the custom kitchen. Kitchen with oversized island featuring seating and work-zones, Subzero refrigerator, pro-style appliances, indoor grill, two dishwashers/sinks, walk-in pantry, separate butler's pantry for coffee/cocktail service, casual banquette seating for eight in the breakfast/morning area, and direct access to the fully outfit mudroom and attached, two-car garage with Tesla charger. Upstairs, the multi-room primary suite features a sitting room w/ custom built-ins and coffee bar w/ under-counter refrigerator, his and hers walk-in closets, direct access to a terrace overlooking the grounds, and luxe, natural stone-clad bath w/ jetted tub, shower w/ frameless glass enclosure, two vanities, separate water closet, and radiant heated floor.. Five additional, well-proportioned second floor bedrooms, all with newer, en-suite baths, including a separate, unique apartment complete w/ kitchenette, living room, dining area, and it's own dedicated, private entrance. Ideal for nanny/au-pair, in-law suite, visiting guests, or a legal, approved Airbnb that generates significant rental income. Unfinished third floor (accessed via straight stairs) with dormer windows allows for further expansion possibilities. Walk-out lower level with his-and-hers gyms, full bath, additional family space, secondary laundry, pantry/storage areas. Current owners have made significant infrastructure/systems and technology investment including extensive restoration of the Ludovici tile roof and select original, historically significant windows, wood-clad replacement windows and doors, installation of 6 independent air conditioning systems, new/re-worked heating system with individual temperature control in each room, and new plumbing and wiring throughout. Prominently sited on a 1.6 acre lot, ringed by mature landscape (by Gordon Eadie) and specimen trees, 227 North Bowman is walkable to the best the Main Line has to offer, and just minutes to Philadelphia's world-class dining and cultural institutions, public transit, highways, and Philadelphia International Airport. Information regarding the rich history of 227 North Bowman Ave is available by request.
Listing Agent
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paul.lipowicz@compass.comP: (215)-805-9451
Property Details for 227 North Bowman Avenue
Tax ID Number
40-00-06536-003
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 09/06/2022 02:28 PM
Property Details for 227 North Bowman Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2031316 |
| Days on Market | 38 |
| Taxes | $48,810 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1925 |
| Lot Size | 1.59 AC / 69,400 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
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Building Information for 227 North Bowman Avenue
Stories3Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size1.59 AC / 69,400 SF
Property Information for 227 North Bowman Avenue
Location
Location
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- School District County ID: 300200396851
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: LOWER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $1,242,640
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $4,874
- City Town Tax: $5,206
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- School Tax: $38,729
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 6
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 6
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 10,297.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total SQFT: 10,297.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Elevators Count: 1
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Tile, Copper
- Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
- Basement Finished Percent: 60.00
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-6, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 7
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 365.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 718166
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Circular Driveway
- Garage Features: Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 5
- Fireplace Features: Wood
- Accessibility Features: Elevator
- Security Features: Security System
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Lower Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=9ofxe68WF6Z
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting
- Outdoor Living Structures: Terrace
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Under Ground
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 227 North Bowman Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 227 North Bowman Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$177,850Additions$1,064,790Total$1,242,640
Tax Record2023$51,897 ($4,325 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths8Total Finished SqFt10,297 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,652 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt645 SqFtStories2Lot Size69,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated2022ZoningR2CountyMONTGOMERYAPN40-00-06536-00-3Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 227 North Bowman Avenue
This home is within Lower Merion School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cynwyd School PublicK to 4 | ||
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Lower Merion High School Public9 to 12 | ||
BLACK ROCK MS Public5 to 8 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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