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Property Description
New press in: Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Business Journal, Zillow Gone Wild, IG Interiors & upcoming Dwell story. Here's your chance to own "Tall Trees," a rare & stunning home offering serenity & privacy in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in the A-rated Abington School District. Built in 1938 for the Laird & Schober Shoe family, the Christian Louboutin of their time. Laird & Schober Shoes was founded in Philadelphia in 1870 & became internationally renowned for crafting luxurious women's & children's footwear, winning the Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This beautifully updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-car garage, an 8-car driveway, 3 working stone fireplaces, a foyer w/ a handcrafted staircase, a dramatic great room w/ soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, expansive walls of glass, a fireplace & Juliet balcony, office/den, dining room, cook's kitchen w/ island & original butler's pantry, front & rear staircases, a finished lower level w/ a family/game/exercise room plus laundry, storage & workshop, & an above-garage Au Pair/In-Law Suite, home office or art studio w/ a kitchenette, 1/2 bath & private entrance. The outdoor living is equally impressive, featuring a heated in-ground Gunite saltwater pool w/ stone waterfalls, slide & spa, surrounded by travertine decking, an outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, covered porch, multiple patios w/ outdoor TVs, trampoline, swing set, playhouse, basketball hoop, & a professionally landscaped, private, level & fenced yard. This home seamlessly blends preserved period craftsmanship w/ modern amenities for today's lifestyle. From the moment you enter, the defining architectural details reveal themselves: original hardwood floors, exceptional millwork & moldings, stile & rail paneled walls, soaring ceilings, handcrafted staircases & banisters, carved woodwork, leaded-glass casement windows & doors, stained-glass wood doors, crystal doorknobs, original sconces & light fixtures, & beautiful stonework. Nearly every room enjoys views of the surrounding gardens & mature landscaping. The exterior is equally exceptional. Travertine, bluestone & EP Henry patios, walls & walkways create a series of outdoor living spaces designed to engage w/ the landscape from nearly every angle. Updates include the entire interior & exterior having just been professionally painted, an updated kitchen & baths, windows, doors, garage doors & openers, roof, HVAC, high-efficiency Weil-McLain gas heater, Bryant high-velocity central air, Bradford White gas water heater, 200+ amp electric w/ multiple panels, hardwired house backup generator plug-in, light fixtures, ceiling fans, pool, spa, patios, walls, walkways, driveway, outdoor kitchen, fireplace, fire pit, landscape lighting, flower-bed irrigation, aluminum & wood fencing & gates, plus low-maintenance landscaping, trees, flowers & plantings. The finished lower level, w/ its own fireplace & TV, is perfect for kids, pets, a Peloton, Pilates, games, hobbies or a rec room. The pool, spa & outdoor entertaining areas are perfect for family gatherings, entertaining, BBQ, & special occasions. The home offers abundant natural light & storage, tremendous indoor & outdoor living space, timeless character & an unmistakable sense of warmth. Walk to Abington HS & MS directly across the street, w/ Highland & Copper Beech Elementary schools just blocks away. Also within walking distance are Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Honeygrow, Shake Shack, Starbucks, Wawa, CVS, PNC Bank, PetSmart, Jules Thin Crust, the Noble SEPTA Regional Rail Station w/ service to Center City, Suburban Station, 30th St. Station & Philadelphia Airport, plus Baederwood Park, J. Boyd Coates Park & Briar Bush Nature Center. Minutes away are Jefferson Abington Hospital, Pennypack Park, Target, Abington Art Center, Abington Friends & Arcadia U. Enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, cafés, parks, trails, golf, tennis, pickleball & country clubs.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1952 Canterbury Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,150,000
- Taxes: $17,079 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAMC2186660
- Added to Site: 78 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Upgraded Countertops, Stain/Lead Glass
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Screen, Stone, Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 4
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Upper - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Fenced, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Saltwater
- Security/Safety: Security System, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Play Equipment, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 11
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Location
- Area: Abington Twp (10630)
- Municipality: ABINGTON TWP
- County: MONTGOMERY
- Subdivision: BAEDERWOOD
- Cross Streets: Highland
- Driving Directions: Old York Road to Canterbury Road. Home is on the Left at 1952 Canterbury Road.
School Information
- School District: Abington
- Elementary School: Highland
- Middle School: Abington Junior
- High School: Abington
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Energy Star Heating System, Steam, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Drain, Drainage System, Fully Finished, Full, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Tile, Pitched
- Walls/Ceilings: Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, B
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Low-E, Screens
- Doors: French, Insulated, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s)
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,328
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 4,328 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,328 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1938
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Wood/Metal Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Courtyard, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.93
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 40,510
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Poolside, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Fully, Aluminum, Privacy, Split Rail, Wood
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Appliances, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting, Pool/Spa/Equipment
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $277.26
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $12,993
- County Tax: $1,840
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $337,050
- Tax Amount: $17,079
- Tax Year: 2026
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 4328
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Property.
- Inclusions: Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Fireplace Screens/Equipment, Trampoline, Swing Set, Playhouse, 2 Outdoor Flat TV's & Wall Mounts, Basement TV & Wall Mount, Basketball Hoop, Fire Pit, Pool & Spa Cover & Equipment, 2 Pool Storage Bins, Outdoor Firewood/Shed. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.
- Lot Number: 12
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Tim Owen
Sold by Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell, Robert Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 1952 Canterbury Rd
School District:Abington School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highland School 1301 Edge Hill Road, Abington, PA 19001 | K-6 | 0.9 mi |
Abington Junior High School 2056 Susquehanna St, Abington, PA 19001 | 7-9 | 0.3 mi |
Abington Senior High School 900 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001 | 10-12 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1952 Canterbury Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/28/2026
Sold
$1,150,000
-4.17%
MLS
7/11/2026
Listed
$1,200,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1952 Canterbury Road, Abington, PA 19001 (MLS# PAMC2186660) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,150,000 on August 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1952 Canterbury Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Abington? You can browse all Abington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

