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1627 Lafayette RoadGladwyne, PA 19035

For Sale

$7,950,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $79,500

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Listed by Jim Onesti

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License #RS224457L

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KW Empower

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4844296769

Last updated July 18, 2025

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Source: BrightMLS #PAMC2140540

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodGladwyne
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms7
  • Days on Prevu115
  • Taxes$13,895/year
  • Size15,769 sqft
  • Price per sqft$504

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Parking

Location

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Listing History

05/14/2025
Listed by KW Empower
$7,950,000

Property Details for 1627 Lafayette Road

Exterior

Construction

  • New Construction: Yes
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Window Features: Insulated, Sliding
  • Year Built: 2025
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction Materials: Mixed
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Lawn Sprinkler, Other, Underground Lawn Sprinkler

Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Patio And Porch Features: Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s)
  • Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Indoor, Lap/Exercise, Negative Edge/Infinity, Gunite
  • Waterfront: No

Measurements

  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.74
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 275
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 75,600
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet

Financial

Taxes

  • Tax Annual Amount: $13,895.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Surface Unit, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Sauna, Sound System, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Measurements

  • Living Area: 15,769
  • Living Area Source: Estimated

Rooms

  • Has Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 5
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5

Other

Features

  • Accessibility Features: >84" Garage Door, 2+ Access Exits, 36"+ Wide Halls

General

  • Senior Community: No

Location

  • Subdivision Name: GLADWYNE
  • Tax Lot: 17

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

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