1868 Nicholas Drive
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006
- 5 beds
- 6 baths
- 10,387 sqft
- ~3 acre lot
- $156 per sqft
- 1990 build
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On the resale market for the first time! 1868 Nicholas Drive, and the adjacent lot of land, total 3.34 acres of prime residential land in Huntingdon Valley! What makes this land so unique, is that there is enough land per zoning code that 1 horse can be kept! Hunting on the land is also permissible. In fact, rumor has it that General Biddle and President Eisenhower used to go hunting on this very land. The caretaker of General Nicholas Biddle lived in the house that stood here prior to the magnificent estate that stands here today. To this day General Biddle's historic estate (Melmar) is virtually in the backyard! Lorimer Park backs up to the property as well, so the backyard really encompasses one of the greatest luxuries today - privacy. Warren C. Mann, of Mann-Hughes Architecture, was the architect of this masterpiece, and it took about 6 years to be constructed. The entire outside periphery of the house is done in large hand-cut Valley Forge stone - front to back. The continuous interior of the home is reinforced with steel beams. The entire house is constructed with hardwood panel walls and ceilings, and all interior walls are done in extra thick 3/4'' drywall, to increase soundproofing, as well as insulation. As one approaches 1868 Nicholas Drive, they'll see it's situated perfectly at the end of a cul-de-sac. The home itself has a horseshoe driveway. Spectacular mature trees adorn the property, inclusive of 75+ year old Norway Pines, 50+ year old Black Walnut, 34+ year old Weeping Crimson Japanese Maples, Ornamental Bradford Pear trees and Southern Magnolia. There is an in-ground sprinkler system to maintain the extensive landscaping, enhanced with low voltage lighting. The home has a surveillance system, as well as burglary and fire alarm. The backyard features a double patio with two back waves, done in EP Henry pavers. Both 1868 Nicholas Drive, and its adjacent land parcel, are fenced in together by a Jerith Aluminum fence, whereas the adjacent parcel is gated. Warren lightning rods are furnished on top of a newer roof, which was installed in 2016. The home has a 3 car garage, with a large walk-in closet housed within. Heading into the front entry of 1868 Nicholas Drive, one is presented with bonded Bronze double doors, with natural patina aging. These are security doors, and are often considered a collector's item - and never need upkeep. Stepping into the house, one is greeted with a roughly 30 X 30' heated floor Marble foyer, with vaulted ceiling, about 35' in height. The custom Lucite chandelier that adorns this ceiling is breathtaking, spanning almost 10' in height, and is on a motorized cable. The interior of the home has quite the lighting scheme, as there are roughly 460 low voltage computer controlled recessed lights inside the home! If that wasn't enough, there is an electric graphic annunciator board, so one knows exactly how many lights are on, and where. The annunciator board is housed in its own utility room, also housing a computer controlled heating system. There are 6 heating and cooling zones, operating at a capacity of 21 tons! It's hard not to notice the almost 6' wide hallways connecting all the rooms, adorned with Schonbek chandeliers. The oversized kitchen has Corian countertops, breakfast bar, 2 built-in refrigerators, and wall ovens. The family room is roughly 47 X 28' with a custom fireplace, with decorative mirrors surrounding it. What's special about this room, is that there is an interior balcony coming off the primary bedroom upstairs, that looks out on the family room. There is a formal dining room on this level, a library, and 5th bedroom en-suite. There are 4 bedrooms on the upper level, the largest being the primary bedroom with a sitting room measuring roughly 30 X 50'. There is a curved outdoor balcony off this bedroom, overlooking the spectacular backyard. The home has 6 bathrooms total, whereas one is in the partially finished basement.
Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
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Last updated Dec 14, 2024
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MLS# PAMC2115292 —
The Building
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Year Built:1990
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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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:Contemporary
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Levels:2
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Accessibility Features:48
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Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Partially Finished
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt:3000
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Estimated
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:8887
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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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:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished SqFt:1500
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:1500
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Estimated
Interior
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:1
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Fireplace Features:Wood
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:11887
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Living Area SqFt:10,387 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Buyer Financing:Conventional
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Possession:31-60 Days CD, 61-90 Days CD
Location
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Directions:Use GPS
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Latitude:40.10593000
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Longitude:-75.06533000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:3.34
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Lot Size Source:Estimated
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Lot SqFt:145,490 Sqft
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Zoning:R1
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View:Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Water View: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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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (267) 247-2389
- Office phone:
- (215) 546-0550
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:30-00-46018-005
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Annual Amount:$47,183
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Tax Assessed Value:$987,520
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:5
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Bedrooms Main Level:1
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Upper Level Bedrooms:4
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:4
Baths
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Total Baths:6
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Full Baths:4
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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:2
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Upper Level Half Baths:1
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:3
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Upper Level Total Baths:3.00
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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:2
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Upper Level Half Baths:1
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Lower Level Full Baths:1
The Listing
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Close Sale Type:Standard Sale
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Forced Air
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Schools
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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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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:3
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Garage - Side Entry
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Garage Spaces:3.00
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Type of Parking:Attached Garage
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Parking Features:Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway, Private
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# of Attached Garage Spaces:3
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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12/13/24
Dec 13, 2024
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Sold | BRIGHT | $1,630,000 | -16.2% |
11/8/24
Nov 8, 2024
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Pending | BRIGHT | $1,944,000 | |
9/26/24
Sep 26, 2024
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | BRIGHT | $1,944,000 |