351 N Highland Ave
Closed 12/18/23
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Closed 12/18/23
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Description
Sternfeld, this stunning and unique 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath, mid-century modern home has
served as the backdrop for a documentary, an Urban Outfitters catalog, and multiple
other features. The light that permeates this home through the many large dramatic
windows, is magical.
Enjoy the spectacular outdoor spaces and grounds – the herringbone brick terrace
overlooking the parklike setting, perfect for outdoor entertaining,...Opportunity knocks! Artfully designed in 1953 by native Philadelphian architect, Harry
Sternfeld, this stunning and unique 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath, mid-century modern home has
served as the backdrop for a documentary, an Urban Outfitters catalog, and multiple
other features. The light that permeates this home through the many large dramatic
windows, is magical.
Enjoy the spectacular outdoor spaces and grounds – the herringbone brick terrace
overlooking the parklike setting, perfect for outdoor entertaining, the backyard treehouse
and the side garden with a “secret” patio and greenhouse.
Other special features of this home include an entrance hall with imported Italian marble
floors, open-plan living spaces with vaulted ceilings, wood beams and a wall of windows
overlooking 1+ acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. The living room fireplace is a
wood-burning stove with an exquisite rare black Carrera marble mantle. The first-floor
family room with vaulted ceiling and built-ins is located next to the expansive first floor
primary suite with sitting area, walk-in closets, and access to an attached greenhouse.
Upstairs, an optional guest suite with ensuite bathroom and attached sitting
area/optional 6th bedroom, 2 additional large sunny bedrooms, a hall bath and loads of
storage. The 5th bedroom and full bath are in the lower level, together with a play area
and access to the outdoors.
Walk to houses of worship, library, and parks, as well as the Main Streets of Narberth
and Bala Cynwyd. Minutes to the 76 and downtown Philly. Award winning Lower Merion
Schools. This special home is not to be missed.
Upgrades made by current owners:
Replaced siding 2021.Hardie board black and white
Complete primary bath renovation - 2021
Renovated 2 upstairs bathrooms - 2021.
Updated powder room
Shower added to lower-level bathroom.
Replaced 26 windows upstairs, kitchen and master bathroom - 2022. Bella Reserve Contemporary. Pella Imperva in the bathrooms.
Water heater - 2021
2 x central air systems both Goodman 5 ton - 2018
Concrete flooring in living room and passageway 2017
New hardwood floor in the dining room - 2018
Hardwood floors upstairs - repaired and refinished
Landscape lighting added.
Ceiling beams – sandblasted.
Expansive new mudroom with custom closets, enclosed breezeway, new glass
framing.
Listing Agents
![Felicia Stern]()
felicia.stern@compass.comP: (610)-291-6513
![Monique Wallace]()
monique.wallace@compass.comP: (610)-322-3339
Property Details for 351 North Highland Avenue
Property Details for 351 North Highland Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2086748 |
| Days on Market | 4 |
| Taxes | $19,946 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Lot Size | 1.29 AC / 56,100 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
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Building Information for 351 North Highland Avenue
Property Information for 351 North Highland Avenue
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- School District County ID: 300200396851
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- Elementary School: MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
- Middle Or Junior School: BALA CYNWYD (MONTGOMERY PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: LOWER MERION (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $484,000
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $2,050
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $2,027
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 269
- School Tax: $15,679
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Concessions: Yes
- Concessions Amount: $30,000
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 5,213.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,213.00
- Total SQFT: 5,213.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Flooring Type: Concrete, Stone, Wood
- Basement Type: Combination
- Foundation Details: Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 4
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 170.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 724258
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/875595143/005a38491f?share=copy
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: feliciasternteam.com
Property History for 351 North Highland Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 351 North Highland Avenue
Schools near 351 North Highland Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 11 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Merion El School PublicK to 4 | ||
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Lower Merion High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Ijoba Shule PrivatePK to 11 |
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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