1522 James Rd, Wynnewood, PA, 19096
About This Home
Welcome to this charming red brick Colonial ideally situated on a rare corner lot in the highly sought after Lower Merion School District. Filled with natural light and timeless character, this three bedroom, one and a half bath home offers beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a private driveway, garage, and an unbeatable Wynnewood location. The welcoming living room features a large fireplace, hardwood floors, and abundant windows that create a warm and inviting atmosphere. The formal dining room includes classic chair rail detailing, hardwood floors, and flows nicely for everyday living and entertaining. The bright kitchen offers generous cabinet and counter space, hardwood floors with convenient access to the rear entrance. Upstairs, you will find three comfortable bedrooms, all with hardwood flooring, including a primary bedroom with its own private half bath. The middle bedroom features a glass door leading to a unique covered rooftop deck space. A full hall bathroom completes the second floor. Additional highlights include vinyl replacement windows, neutral paint colors, excellent storage, garage door opener, security alarm system, newer high efficiency Lennox Elite gas HVAC system, gas hot water heater & covered rear patio. The classic red brick façade and mature landscaping further enhance the home’s curb appeal. One of the home’s standout features is its exceptional location just moments from South Ardmore Park, one of Lower Merion Township’s most popular community parks featuring walking trails, tennis courts, baseball fields, open green space, and a newer playground area. Enjoy convenient access to Suburban Square, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, the Apple Store, downtown Ardmore restaurants, boutiques, and the newly improved Ardmore train station with easy access to Center City Philadelphia. Rarely does a corner property with this combination of character, location, outdoor space, and convenience become available in Wynnewood. A wonderful opportunity to make this home your own. ***Don't miss our exclusive website for this home, featuring a 3D Matterport tour, Virtual Reality Walkthrough, detailed floor plan, professional photography, aerial drone neighborhood footage. Note: Some photos have been digitally enhanced. ***
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Range,Self Cleaning Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 28
- Dimensions: 4 X 7
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70
- Dimensions: 10 X 7
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 X 11
Features
- Primary Bath(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Bay/Bow
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,408
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 112
- Dimensions: 8 X 14
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21 X 12
Other
- Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs,Attic - Floored
- Level: Unspecified
Primary Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 16
- Dimensions: 4 X 4
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160
- Dimensions: 16 X 10
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Unspecified
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 400027340007
- Zoning: R4
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks,Street Lights,Lighting
Lot
- Lot size: 7,600 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Flag Lot,Level,Front Yard,Rear Yard,SideYard(s)
- Lot size dimensions: 71.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Attached,Other
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,413 | $40,956 |
| Home Insurance * | $211 | $2,532 |
| Property Taxes | $725 | $8,700 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $4,573 | $54,876 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Pending sale | $675,000 |
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $675,000 |
| 2004-01-02 | Sold | $380,000 |
| 2000-07-17 | Sold | $229,500 |
| 1999-08-06 | Sold | $220,000 |
| 1998-03-03 | Sold | $190,000 |
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