156 Idris Road, Merion Station, PA 19066 - Photo 1

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$500,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1 Partial Bath
1,384 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Showings start this Saturday, 10/18. Don't miss the full motion video tour! Welcome to this charming and updated 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath twin home located in the award-winning Lower Merion School District, zoned for Merion Elementary, Bala Cynwyd Middle, and your choice of Lower Merion or Harriton High School. This home sits on a quiet, tree-lined street just one block from Merion Botanical Park and Merion Train Station, offering easy access to Center City and the surrounding suburbs. Step inside to a cozy living room with a gas fireplace that opens to a bright dining area. The updated kitchen is spacious and practical, featuring plenty of cabinets, storage nooks, and a built-in table with seating for three. Off the kitchen, you'll find a mudroom with a coat closet, laundry area, and a half bath for guests. From there, step out to a brick patio, large storage shed, two-car driveway, and a side yard - perfect for outdoor enjoyment. Upstairs, the second floor offers two nicely sized bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet, and a renovated full bath with marble flooring. The third floor features an additional bedroom that can also serve as an office or guest space. With its walkable location, updated features, and access to top-rated schools, this Merion Station home offers comfort, convenience, and charm in one of the area's most desirable neighborhoods.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 156 Idris Rd

General

Sold For: $500,000
Taxes: $6,169 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAMC2157628
Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago

Interior

Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 1
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3
Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Parking

Total Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Driveway

Location

Area: Lower Merion Twp (10640)
Municipality: LOWER MERION TWP
County: MONTGOMERY
Subdivision: MERION MANOR
Driving Directions: One block from Merion train station

School Information

School District: Lower Merion
Elementary School: Merion
Middle School: Bala Cynwyd
High School: Lower Merion

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Stucco
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Permanent
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Square Feet: 1,384
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,384 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,384 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1850
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good, Excellent

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,600
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 156.00 x 0.00
Zoning: MDR1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $379.34
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $4,836
City/TownTax: $611
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $720
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $137,150
Tax Amount: $6,169
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1384

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Negotiable
Inclusions: Negotiable
Lot Number: 11

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Lauren H Leithead
Sold by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Robert Howard

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Schools

Schools serving 156 Idris Rd

School District:Lower Merion School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Merion El School 549 South Bowman Avenue, Merion Station, PA 19066	K-4	0.5 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School 510 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004	5-8	1.4 mi
Lower Merion High School 315 East Montgomery Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003	9-12	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 156 Idris Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/04/2025

Sold

$500,000

-4.76%

MLS

10/18/2025

Listed

$525,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Total Baths
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Bed
1
Total Bath
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Sq. Ft.

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Beds
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Total Baths
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Beds
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Total Baths
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Lots/Land
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Condo
Active
Updated 2 days ago

2
Beds
3
Total Baths
1,800
Sq. Ft.

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156 Idris Road, Merion Station, PA 19066 (MLS# PAMC2157628) is a Single Family property that was sold at $500,000 on December 04, 2025. Want to learn more about 156 Idris Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Merion Station? You can browse all Merion Station real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

156 Idris Rd Merion Station, PA 19066