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Request Info520 N ESSEX AVENUENARBERTH, PA 19072
Single Family · 5 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 2 Half Baths · 2,778 Sq. ft. | 0.29 Acres$1,395,000
PENDING
520 N ESSEX AVENUE Overview
- Time on Site:
- 28 days
- Visits:
- 4
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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520 N ESSEX AVENUE Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 2,778
- Price/Sq.ft. $502
- Lot 0.29 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: No
- Condo/Coop Association: No
Listing Information
- Real Estate Owned: No
- Short Sale: No
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Total SQFT: 2778
- Year Built: 1919
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County: MONTGOMERY
- County Or Parish: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area Major: Narberth Boro (10612)
- Subdivision Name: NARBERTH
Parking Information
- Total Parking Spaces: 6
- Type of Parking: Detached Garage,Driveway
Tax Information
- City/Town Tax: 2829.00
- City/Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- County Tax: 1566.00
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- School Tax: 9726.00
- Tax Annual Amount: $14,262.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 286810.00
- Tax Year: 2025
General Information
- Furnished: No
- Historic: Yes
- Property Condition: Very Good
- Property Type: Residential
- School District Name: LOWER MERION
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
- Vacation Rental: No
- Year Assessed: 2026
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Interior
Building Information
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Parking Information
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
- Garage Spaces: 2.00
- Garage: Yes
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- Bathrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 5
Building Exterior/Construction
- Structure Type: Detached
Building Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2778
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Central Air: Yes
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
General Information
- Accessibility Features: None
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Cooling: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
- Fireplace Features: Stone,Gas/Propane
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Solid Hardwood
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Walk-in Closet(s), Wainscotting, Window Treatments, Other
- Levels: 3
- Living Area: 2778
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
- Main Level Bedrooms: 0
- Spa: No
- Window Features: Double Hung
Room Information
- Room List: Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Sun/Florida Room,Mud Room,Other,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Primary Bathroom,Half Bath
Exterior
Lot Information
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard
- Lot Size Acres: 0.29
- Lot Size Dimensions: 99.00 x 0.00
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 12425.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- Water Oriented: No
- Water View: No
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio(s), Roof
- Roof: Shingle
General Information
- Exterior Features: Roof Deck, Street Lights
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Access: No
Room Information
Room: Dining Room
- Level: Main
Room: Half Bath
- Level: Main
Room: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
Room: Mud Room
- Level: Main
Room: Sun/Florida Room
- Level: Main
Room: Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room: Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper 1
Room: Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper 1
Room: Other
- Level: Upper 1
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room: Primary Bathroom
- Level: Upper 1
Room: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper 1
Room: Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper 2
Room: Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper 2
Room: Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper 2
520 N ESSEX AVENUE Neighborhood
Community
19072 (NARBERTH) Demographics
44
Median Age
3,064
Population Density (per sq. mile)
86%
College Educated
$131,685
Estimated Median Income
2,974
Estimated Total Home Owners
1,147
Estimated Total Renters
72% / 28%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
2
Estimated Average Household Size
Schools
School data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc. School ratings are based on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the highest rating and 1 being the lowest rating.520 N ESSEX AVENUE Monthly Cost
520 N ESSEX AVENUE Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
$854,897
Average List Price
$350
Average Price per Square Foot
9
Properties Sold
61
Average Days on Market
51
Properties for Sale
520 N ESSEX AVENUE History
| Date | Value | Agent |
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| 6/5/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | PENDING |
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| 6/3/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE |
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| 6/1/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | June 01, 2026 |
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| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | August 10, 2021 |