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Property Description
Charming and beautifully maintained brick-front colonial located in Haverford Township. This 3 bed, 1.5 bath home welcomes you with a covered front porch, landscaped garden beds and a mature oak tree. Inside, you'll find elegant hardwood flooring throughout along with a convenient circular open floor plan. The stunning kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a center island with seating for four. A full-glass exterior door provides access to the backyard deck, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow that is perfect for entertaining. The dining room is highlighted by a new double-pane bay window, offering additional space for plants, décor, and plenty of natural light. Upstairs the primary bedroom features a fabulous custom walk-in closet shelving unit. This floor also has 2 additional bedrooms, an office, and full bath. The finished basement offers the perfect bonus space for hanging out, watching movies, or playing games. Recessed lighting and a built-in media center make it both bright and functional. You'll also find a separate laundry area with plenty of storage space, along with a half bath for added convenience. Outside, enjoy the private backyard featuring a two-tier TREX deck with pergola. One side is ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view, while the other can be used for grilling and outdoor dining. With plenty of shade and lush greenery, this outdoor space is perfect for hosting friends and family throughout the day. There is even an updated shed with electricity and additional overhead storage space. This home's location is conveniently situated minutes from the Blue Route with easy access to Center City. It's also walking distance to Lynnewood Elementary, Foster Tract, Bailey Park, and minutes from the YMCA!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1602 Melrose Ave
General
- Sold For: $635,000
- Taxes: $8,399 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADE2118300
- Added to Site: 62 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Play Area
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Haverford Twp (10422)
- Municipality: HAVERFORD TWP
- County: DELAWARE
- Subdivision: LYNNWOOD
- Driving Directions: Old West Chester Pike to Robinson. Left on Howell, Right on Melrose.
School Information
- School District: Haverford Township
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,600
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,600 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,600 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,663
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 49.00 x 114.00
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $343.75
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $5,700
- City/TownTax: $1,361
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,336
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $290,080
- Tax Amount: $8,399
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1600
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: TV wall mount in basement, Gray blinds in upstairs bedroom
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Lights on Pergola
- Lot Number: 323-000
Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Jason Katz
Sold by Weichert Realtors, Fran Kealey and Weichert Realtors, Donna Little-Kealey
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Schools
Schools serving 1602 Melrose Ave
School District:Haverford Township School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lynnewood El School 1400 Lawrence Road, Havertown, PA 19083 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Haverford Middle School 1701 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Haverford Senior High School 200 Mill Road, Havertown, PA 19083 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 1602 Melrose Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/27/2026
Sold
$635,000
15.45%
MLS
6/26/2026
Listed
$550,000
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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.
1602 Melrose Avenue, Havertown, PA 19083 (MLS# PADE2118300) is a Single Family property that was sold at $635,000 on July 27, 2026. Want to learn more about 1602 Melrose Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Havertown? You can browse all Havertown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

