1521 Old Welsh Road
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
- 3 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,825 sqft
- ~2 acre lot
- $318 per sqft
- 1953 build
Coming to Market May 10th. Offers over $899,000 Considered 1521 Old Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA This home was built in 1953 by artists Arthur Meltzer and Pauline Van Roekens. The couple originally rebuilt a 100-year-old farmhouse in Trevose, PA. Following the completion of their renovations, the PA Turnpike Authority informed them that a new highway would run directly through their property, so they would need to move. The Authority wanted the land but nothing else, so they dismantled their home piece by piece and used the materials to build the home on 1521 Old Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. The home was designed by Bowers, an architect who specialized in homes that maintained historical colonial designs while offering modern conveniences. The result is this charming 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath, 2 half-bath main house with a 1st floor master bedroom, 4 fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen, and a cathedral ceiling living room with a balcony featuring random-width pegged maple hardwood floors. Many features from the original Trevose house were maintained, including beamed ceilings, wainscoting, and the fireplace mantels and hearths. The basement is finished with a half-bath and a family room with a gas-burning fireplace. Arthur and Pauline also built a studio named Northlight for their artwork. This has since been converted into a guest house with a kitchen, bath, and laundry area. When Arthur and Pauline moved the materials from their Trevose home to build this home, they also brought full-grown dogwood trees, holly trees, rhododendrons, and azaleas to adorn the 1.96-acre property. There is a 2.5 car attached with a loft with plenty of storage. There are also two sheds with garage doors for ease of use. While maintaining the home’s original history and charm, upgrades include a new custom kitchen in 2010, a new upstairs bathroom in 2023, generator-ready electrical upgrades, a new house air conditioner in 2024, and a new grinder pump connected to public sewer with a 10-year warranty. Pella windows throughout The home is located in the desirable Abington School District.
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Last updated Apr 25, 2025
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MLS# PAMC2137862 —
The Building
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Year Built:1953
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Roof:Pitched, Metal, Slate
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Stone
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Cape Cod
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Levels:1.5
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Window Features:Bay/Bow
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Stone
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Full
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:2825
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:2795
Interior
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Interior Features:Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other, Attic
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Room Count:8
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Flooring Type:Wood, Tile/Brick
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:1
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Fireplace Features:Brick, Stone, Gas/Propane
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Wall & Ceilings:Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, High
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:2825
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Living Area SqFt:2,825 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Acceptable Financing:Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
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Possession:Settlement, Negotiable
Location
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Directions:From Route 611, head east on PA-63 E (also known as Welsh Road) for about 3.2 miles. Turn left onto Old Welsh Road and continue for about 0.2 miles. Your destination, 1521 Old Welsh Road, will be on the right.
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Cross Street:PAPERMILL
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Latitude:40.12738000
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Longitude:-75.09660000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Very Good
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:1.96
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Size Dimensions:201.00 x 0.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Assessor
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Lot Features:Irregular, Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
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Lot SqFt:85,508 Sqft
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Inclusions:Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Oven / Range,Built -in shelving,Built -in bookcases,Fire pit,Garage door openers
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Exclusions:Patio furniture
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Zoning:V
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Outdoor Living Structures:Patio(s), Porch(es)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Waterview:No
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:1116
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (267) 765-2080
- Office phone:
- (267) 765-2080
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:30-00-48340-005
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Lot:4
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Tax Assessed Value:$296,820
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Year Assessed:2025
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:3
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Upper Level Bedrooms:3
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:3
Baths
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Total Baths:4
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Full Baths:2
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Half Baths:2
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Main Level Baths:2.00
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Main Level Full Baths:1
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:1
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Lower Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:1.00
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All Lower Levels Total Baths:1
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Lower Level Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:1
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Lower Level Half Baths:1
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Natural Gas
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Hot Water, Forced Air
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Heating Fuel:Oil
Utilities
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Utilities:Cable TV
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Electric Service:Underground, Circuit Breakers
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Hot Water:Natural Gas, Electric
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas
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Laundry Type:Main Floor, Basement
Schools
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Middle School:Abington Junior
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High School:ABINGTON SENIOR
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School District Name:Abington
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Huntingdon Valley
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Exterior Lighting
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Pool:No Pool
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:2
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Garage Door Opener
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Type of Parking:Attached Garage, Other
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# of Attached Garage Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$899,000
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$4,813
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Taxes | N/A |
Insurance | $247 |
Utilities | $363 See report |
Total | $5,423/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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4/25/25
Apr 25, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $899,000 |