520 N ESSEX AVE, Narberth, PA 19072
520 N ESSEX AVE, Narberth, PA 19072
520 N ESSEX AVE, Narberth, PA 19072
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Listed by Pam Mawhinney Owsik • Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
$1,395,000
Est. payment /mo
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,778 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,778 sqft

Price per Sqft $502

Subdivision Narberth

MLS Listing ID PAMC2181940

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,778

Year Built 1919

Available Date 2026-06-04

Annual Tax Amount $14,262

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.285 Acres

Acres 0.29

Lot Dimensions 99.00 x 0.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

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.

Location

State PA

County Montgomery

Area Narberth Boro (10612)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Other Rooms 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

Basement Outside Entrance, Sump Pump

Interior

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

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split

Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Solid Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Stone, Gas/Propane

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked

Furnishings No

Fireplace Y

Window Features Double Hung

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s), Roof

Parking Features Garage - Front Entry

Garage Spaces 6.0

Water Access N

Roof Type Shingle

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s), Roof

Total Parking Spaces 6

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard

Story 3

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 2778

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 3

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Lower Merion

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 12-00-01291-002

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 2778

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Horse Property N

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard


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