519 Old Buck Lane, Haverford, PA 19041-1214 $619,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,636
Acreage: 0.22
Age:185 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2148306
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Nestled in a highly desirable neighborhood within the coveted Lower Merion School District, this historic home blends timeless charm with modern comfort in a friendly, welcoming community known for its block parties and low taxes. Originally built in 1840, the home sits on a street rich in American history—named for the long-gone Buck Tavern, where George Washington himself stayed in 1777 and penned a fiery plea for Congress to support his troops. Inside, the home brims with period character, from wavy glass windows and handcrafted solid wood doors to rustic latches and wide-plank hardwood floors milled in the 19th century. A cozy living area features a working wood-burning fireplace framed by built-in bookcases, while thick floor joists underscore the enduring strength of its construction. Unique touches abound, such as custom radiator covers that maximize efficiency while serving as functional furniture. The main-level bedroom offers convenience, luxury and space for a future closet. A connected full bathroom boasts heated slate floors, and a one-of-a-kind vanity made from reclaimed American Chestnut. Two more generously sized bedrooms upstairs include solid wood custom closet systems and share a full bath with a tub-shower combo and ample storage. The heart of the home is the light-filled eat-in kitchen, surrounded by tall windows and Craftsman details. High-end solid-wood cabinetry, a professional-style Italian range, stainless appliances, and counter seating make this gourmet space ideal for both cooking and entertaining. In colder months, a natural gas “wood” stove provides warmth and ambiance. Outside, a peaceful backyard features a brick patio perfect for grilling, with lush landscaping of ferns, hostas, and heritage trees that glow with fireflies at night. The front yard offers low-maintenance pachysandra beds, meandering brick and flagstone paths, and stately trees, including several rare and valuable heritage specimens. A detached post-and-beam carriage house adds potential for conversion to a garage or studio. Located within half a mile of The Haverford School, Haverford Friends School, Haverford College Nature Trail, ESF Summer Camp, Mainline Art Center, KidsPark, CHOP Pediatrics, Preston Park, Haverford Station (NHSL), Haverford Station (Regional Rail), Bakeries, Coffee Shops, Grocery Store, etc., this home offers a rare combination of history, community, and convenience.

Taxes: $7,487
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Lower Merion

Features

Utilities
Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Stucco Exterior

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Public Elementary (38 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 1.14 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 1.32 mi
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 2 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 2.35 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 2.4 mi
Penn Wynne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Wynnewood 2.52 mi
Chatham Park Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 2.78 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 2.91 mi
Merion Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Merion Station 2.92 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.29 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 3.52 mi
Lamberton Robert E School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
Radnor Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Radnor 3.59 mi
Highland Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 3.62 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 3.78 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 3.79 mi
Ad Prima Charter School Ad Prima Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Samuel Gompers School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.02 mi
Overbrook Edu Center Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
Overbrook Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.05 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.06 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.1 mi
Conshohocken Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.1 mi
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Harambee Institute of Science and Techno Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.22 mi
West Phila. Achievement CES West Phila. Achievement CES K–5 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Dobson James School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.33 mi
Green Woods Charter School Green Woods Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.4 mi
Shawmont School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus Mastery CS-Mann Campus K–6 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Bywood Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 4.62 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.69 mi
Bluford Charter School Bluford Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Heston Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Gulph Elementary School Upper Merion Area School District K–4 King of Prussia 4.94 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 5 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 2.21 mi
Black Rock Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Villanova 2.82 mi
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 2.96 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 3.46 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.08 mi
Radnor Middle School Radnor Township School District 6–8 Wayne 4.52 mi
Beverly Hills Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Upper Darby 4.6 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.99 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Merion High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Ardmore 1.55 mi
Harriton Senior High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Bryn Mawr 1.86 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 2.22 mi
Radnor Senior High School Radnor Township School District 9–12 Radnor 3.19 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Ma Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 3.65 mi
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
Upper Darby Senior High School Upper Darby School District 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.25 mi
Lankenau High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.37 mi
Overbrook High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
Roxborough High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Marple Newtown Senior High School Marple Newtown School District 9–12 Newtown Square 4.79 mi

Private (88 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Friends School Haverford Friends Preschool–5 Haverford 0.17 mi
The Haverford School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Haverford 0.19 mi
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Haverford 0.53 mi
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr Nonsectarian 6–12 Bryn Mawr 0.58 mi
The Baldwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 0.58 mi
The Shipley School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 0.68 mi
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Jewish 6–12 Bryn Mawr 1 mi
Fusion Academy - Ardmore Nonsectarian 6–12 Ardmore 1.13 mi
Regina Angelorum Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ardmore 1.26 mi
Cambridge School Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Ardmore 1.37 mi
Holy Child School At Rosemont Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 1.51 mi
Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Preschool–8 Wynnewood 1.58 mi
The Gateway School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 1.61 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 1.66 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 1.69 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 1.75 mi
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 1.85 mi
Ancona Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 1.94 mi
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 1.97 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 1.97 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 2 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 2.07 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 2.39 mi
The Agnes Irwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.41 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 2.44 mi
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Early Childhood Center Jewish K Wynnewood 2.48 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 2.49 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 2.54 mi
St Margaret School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Narberth 2.56 mi
Villanova Academy For Honor Studies Islamic Preschool–6 Villanova 2.68 mi
St Katherine School Roman Catholic K–10 Wynnewood 2.72 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 2.77 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 2.78 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 2.84 mi
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 2.93 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 2.99 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern Center Jewish Preschool–5 Wynnewood 3.09 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.1 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.1 mi
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 3.11 mi
Merion Mercy Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Merion Station 3.17 mi
Waldron Mercy Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Merion Station 3.19 mi
Friends Central School Friends Preschool–12 Wynnewood 3.2 mi
The Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Radnor 3.22 mi
Archbishop Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Malvern 3.22 mi
Archbishop John Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Radnor 3.22 mi
St Katherine Day School -Upper Roman Catholic K–12 Radnor 3.22 mi
Academy-Notre Dame De Namur Roman Catholic 6–12 Villanova 3.29 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 3.38 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 3.47 mi
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.49 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 3.51 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 3.62 mi
Phila Yeshiva Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.67 mi
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.67 mi
Hyman Korman High School-Talmudical Yeshiva Of Phi Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.67 mi
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Jewish 9–12 Merion Station 3.68 mi
Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–10 Broomall 3.68 mi
Aim Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Conshohocken 3.7 mi
Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 3.72 mi
St Laurence School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Upper Darby 3.73 mi
Ijoba Shule Other Preschool–11 Philadelphia 3.75 mi
French International School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Bala Cynwyd 3.78 mi
New Life Alternatives Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Fairy Tale Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 3.85 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 3.93 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 3.94 mi
The Miquon School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Conshohocken 4.06 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.17 mi
Delaware County Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Newtown Square 4.2 mi
Shepherd's Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Trinity Nursery & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K King Of Prussia 4.2 mi
Woodbine Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
St Katharine Of Siena School Roman Catholic K–8 Wayne 4.33 mi
Jameson Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 7–11 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.4 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.41 mi
Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.53 mi
St Anastasia School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newtown Square 4.54 mi
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.62 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.64 mi
St Rose Of Lima School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.71 mi
Y.A.L.E. School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Valley Forge Military Academy Nonsectarian 7–12 Wayne 4.73 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.81 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.89 mi
Roxborough Christian School Presbyterian Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Haverford (19041), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 27
  • Average salary of people in this community: $140,876

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,962
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.11
  • Households w/ Children: 37%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 1,626 (58.6%)
  • Rented: 986 (35.5%)
  • Vacant: 163 (5.9%)
  • Total: 2,775

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 6,494
Households: 2,612
Median Age: 51.00

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.4%
  • Some High School: 0.5%
  • High School Graduate: 10.0%
  • Some College: 4.9%
  • Associate Degree: 3.0%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 33.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 47.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $135,729

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,077
  • One Bedroom: $1,591
  • Two Bedroom: $1,917
  • Three Bedroom: $2,000
  • Four Bedroom: $2,625

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Listing Courtesy of: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , (215) 348-4848, marianne.dillon@compass.com

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519 Old Buck Lane, Haverford, PA 19041-1214

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