A stone Cape Cod on just over an acre in Villanova. The house sits well back from Mount Pleasant Road, with two curb cuts and a connecting drive. Built in 1956, five bedrooms and three and a half baths across approximately 4,453 finished square feet. The floor plan places the primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and the principal living spaces on a single level. The living room runs the depth of the house, with a wall of windows facing into the tree canopy and across the valley beyond. A wood-burning fireplace anchors the room. The renovated kitchen has 42-inch cherry cabinetry, granite counters and backsplash, a wall oven, cooktop, stainless appliances, and a sunny breakfast area with glass-front cabinetry. The dining room sits adjacent, with crown molding, chair rail, and a bank of windows over the rear grounds. A freshly painted family room off the kitchen features a large picture window and opens to a long screened porch at the rear of the house. The first-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and an updated marble-vanity bath with shower. Two additional first-floor bedrooms share a full hall bath. Upstairs, two more bedrooms, one currently configured as a home office, and a full bath finished in limestone with a soaking tub. The walkout lower level is daylit and freshly painted. The expansive recreation room on this floor has a second wood-burning fireplace, an exposed stone wall, and opens to a stone terrace and the rear grounds. Also on this level: a powder room, laundry, mudroom, and inside access to the two-car attached garage. 1.02 acres of mature woodland. · Lower Merion School District. · Convenient to all major transportation routes.
For sale
$1,195,000
1626 Mount Pleasant Rd, Villanova, PA 19085
5beds
5,115sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
1.02 Acres Lot
$1,310,500 Zestimate®
$234/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone cape codRenovated kitchenStainless appliancesGranite counters and backsplash
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robin Gordon 610-246-2280,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford 6106494500,
Listing Team: Robin Gordon Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2181406
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Other, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 19
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Other
- Description: 5TH BR
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Granite Counters, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Eat-in Kitchen, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 15
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 24
Other
- Description: STORAGE
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Other
- Description: STORAGE
- Level: Lower
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Lower
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 29
Heating
- Forced Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Programmable Thermostat, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Dryer, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Air Filter System, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Finished,Garage Access,Heated,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,115
- Total interior livable area: 5,115 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,453
- Finished area below ground: 662
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Asphalt, Driveway, Private, Attached, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Extensive Hardscape
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Panoramic, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.02 Acres
- Dimensions: 521.00 x 0.00
- Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped, Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Backs to Trees, Landscaped, Secluded, SideYard(s), Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 400041956007
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Villanova
- Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $234/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $487,650
- Annual tax amount: $22,450
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,310,500
$1.24M - $1.38M
$7,800/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000-11.5%$234/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAMC2181406 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listing removed | $1,350,000$264/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2169322 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000-2.5%$264/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2169322 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,385,000$271/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2156062 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,385,000-1%$271/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2156062 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Listing removed | $1,399,000$274/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2139170 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Price change | $1,399,000-6.7%$274/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2139170 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2025 | Price change | $1,499,900-1.6%$293/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2139170 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2025 | Price change | $1,525,000-4.6%$298/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2139170 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+60.7%$313/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2139170 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2020 | Listing removed | $995,000$195/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford #PAMC556840 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Price change | $995,000-3.4%$195/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Haverford Sales Office #PAMC556840 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,030,000-6.4%$201/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford #PAMC556840 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2019 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$215/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach Haverford Sales Office #1000415734 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2018 | Price change | $1,100,000-8.3%$215/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach - Haverford Sales Office #1000415734 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000-14.3%$235/sqft |
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford #7164054 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2017 | Listing removed | $1,400,000$274/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 440-Skippack #6928765 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2017 | Price change | $1,400,000-11.9%$274/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 440 #6928765 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $1,590,000$311/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX 440 #6928765 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,105 +5% | $487,650 |
| 2024 | $20,096 | $487,650 |
| 2023 | $20,096 +4.9% | $487,650 |
| 2022 | $19,155 +2.3% | $487,650 |
| 2021 | $18,718 +2.5% | $487,650 |
| 2020 | $18,261 +1.8% | $487,650 |
| 2019 | $17,939 +1.9% | $487,650 |
| 2018 | $17,610 +3% | $487,650 |
| 2017 | $17,090 +3.4% | $487,650 |
| 2016 | $16,522 +3.7% | $487,650 |
| 2015 | $15,934 +3% | $487,650 |
| 2014 | $15,470 +2.9% | $487,650 |
| 2013 | $15,032 +1.5% | $487,650 |
| 2012 | $14,809 +5.6% | $487,650 |
| 2011 | $14,026 +3.6% | $487,650 |
| 2010 | $13,545 +5.3% | $487,650 |
| 2009 | $12,865 +5.1% | $487,650 |
| 2008 | $12,246 +3% | -- |
| 2007 | $11,890 +7.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $11,055 +3.9% | -- |
| 2005 | $10,644 +6.2% | -- |
| 2004 | $10,026 +5.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $9,471 +9.4% | -- |
| 2002 | $8,657 +9.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $7,913 +4.6% | -- |
| 1999 | $7,566 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19085
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Black Rock Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Harriton Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Gladwyne SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gladwyne
- Middle: Black Rock
- High: Harriton Senior
- 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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- Villanova
- 19085
- 1626 Mount Pleasant Rd
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