5 Decatur Road, Havertown, PA 19083-1411 $695,000

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Beds/Baths: 6/2.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,408
Acreage: 0.18
Age:102 years
Style:
Colonial, Dutch
MLS#: PADE2088892
Subdivision: Merion West
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to this spacious and light-filled home in the sought-after Merion West neighborhood. A true diamond in the rough offering endless potential. Lovingly maintained by the same owner for 62 years, this classic residence boasts generous room sizes, charming original details, and a fantastic layout with a natural circular flow. Step into the welcoming foyer, complete with a convenient coat closet. To the right, you'll find a bright formal dining room featuring elegant chair rail molding and a triple window that bathes the space in natural light. The dining room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which retains its original charm and offers the perfect canvas for your dream renovation. Just off the kitchen, a mudroom provides everyday practicality, while a cozy breakfast nook connects to the living room . To the left of the foyer , the spacious living room features a stunning stone, wood-burning fireplace, with doors on either side leading to a charming enclosed porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor features four well sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. The third floor offers two additional bedrooms and another full bath—perfect for guests, a home office, or creative studio space. A full unfinished basement houses the mechanicals and laundry, and with its generous size, it offers excellent potential for future finishing. Outside, enjoy a private driveway leading to a detached 2 car garage, perfect for parking or extra storage. The 60 x 125 lot provides ample outdoor space for gardening, play, or entertaining. Situated in an ultra-convenient location, this home is walkable to local favorites like The Brick and Brew, Burrata and Nudy's and is just a short stroll to Paddock Park, the YMCA, and Haverford Township Middle and High Schools. Easy access to public transportation, Route 476, and Center City makes commuting a breeze. Whether you're looking to renovate, restore, or completely reimagine, this home presents an incredible opportunity to create something truly special in a vibrant and connected community. This is a rare chance! Don’t miss it—bring your vision and make this home your own!

Taxes: $12,529
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Haverford Township
Elem. School: Coopertown Mid. School: Haverford High School: Haverford Senior

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Oil, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Full Basement, Unfinished Basement, Stone Fireplace

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Stucco Exterior, Play Area, Sidewalks

Lot
Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (51 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 0.64 mi
Chestnutwold Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Ardmore 0.94 mi
Chatham Park Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 1.27 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 1.47 mi
Coopertown Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 1.55 mi
Penn Wynne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Wynnewood 1.92 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 2.12 mi
Highland Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 2.33 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2.4 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 2.51 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 2.53 mi
Lamberton Robert E School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.72 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 2.74 mi
Ithan Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Bryn Mawr 2.84 mi
Merion Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Merion Station 3.19 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 3.29 mi
Overbrook Edu Center Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.34 mi
Bywood Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 3.37 mi
Penn Valley School Lower Merion School District K–4 Narberth 3.45 mi
West Phila. Achievement CES West Phila. Achievement CES K–5 Philadelphia 3.46 mi
Harambee Institute of Science and Techno Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.5 mi
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.52 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.52 mi
Ad Prima Charter School Ad Prima Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.55 mi
Gladwyne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Gladwyne 3.6 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 3.62 mi
Overbrook Elementary School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.69 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 3.7 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 3.93 mi
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 4 mi
Samuel Gompers School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.04 mi
East Lansdowne Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 East Lansdowne 4.05 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 4.11 mi
Cynwyd School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 4.14 mi
Vision Academy Charter School Vision Academy Charter School Preschool–8 Lansdowne 4.23 mi
Bluford Charter School Bluford Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.29 mi
Barry Community John School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus Mastery CS-Mann Campus K–6 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Bryant William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.54 mi
Heston Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 4.62 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 4.64 mi
Anderson Add B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Belmont Hills Elementary School Lower Merion School District K–4 Bala Cynwyd 4.7 mi
Culbertson Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Newtown Square 4.71 mi
Radnor Elementary School Radnor Township School District K–5 Radnor 4.73 mi
Hamilton Andrew School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 4.82 mi
W B Evans Magnet School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 4.92 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 4.96 mi
KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School KIPP West Philadelphia Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 0.63 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 2.41 mi
Beverly Hills Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Upper Darby 3.28 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 3.45 mi
Bala-Cynwyd Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.13 mi
Welsh Valley Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Narberth 4.16 mi
Black Rock Middle School Lower Merion School District 5–8 Villanova 4.28 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 4.7 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 4.96 mi

Public High (16 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 0.79 mi
Lower Merion High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Ardmore 2.33 mi
Upper Darby Senior High School Upper Darby School District 9–12 Drexel Hill 2.76 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Ma Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Aston 2.81 mi
Harriton Senior High School Lower Merion School District 9–12 Bryn Mawr 3.61 mi
Penn Wood High School William Penn School District 9–12 Lansdowne 3.77 mi
The Science Leadership Academy at Beeber Philadelphia City School District 5–12 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
Marple Newtown Senior High School Marple Newtown School District 9–12 Newtown Square 3.85 mi
Overbrook High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.07 mi
Radnor Senior High School Radnor Township School District 9–12 Radnor 4.21 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 4.39 mi
Sayre William L Middle School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.58 mi
Mastery Charter School -Shoemaker Campus Mastery CS-Shoemaker Campus 7–12 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Motivation High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 4.96 mi
KIPP DuBois Charter School KIPP DuBois Charter School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Private (98 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 0.56 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 0.94 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 0.96 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 0.99 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 1.15 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 1.2 mi
Phebe Anna Thorne Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Haverford 1.4 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 1.43 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 1.43 mi
Sts Colman-John Neumann Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 1.6 mi
Caskey Torah Academy Of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Preschool–8 Wynnewood 1.66 mi
Friends School Haverford Friends Preschool–5 Haverford 1.66 mi
The Haverford School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Haverford 1.74 mi
Cambridge School Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Ardmore 1.77 mi
Regina Angelorum Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ardmore 1.8 mi
Fusion Academy - Ardmore Nonsectarian 6–12 Ardmore 1.86 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 1.91 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 2.05 mi
Ancona Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.07 mi
Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy Jewish 6–12 Bryn Mawr 2.07 mi
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Bryn Mawr Nonsectarian 6–12 Bryn Mawr 2.14 mi
St Aloysius Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 2.15 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.22 mi
Sacred Heart Academy Bryn Mawr Roman Catholic K–12 Bryn Mawr 2.28 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.34 mi
The Baldwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.35 mi
The Shipley School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 2.39 mi
Main Line Classical Academy Inc Nonsectarian K–9 Bryn Mawr 2.4 mi
Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El Early Childhood Center Jewish K Wynnewood 2.42 mi
St Laurence School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Upper Darby 2.44 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern Center Jewish Preschool–5 Wynnewood 2.46 mi
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.47 mi
The Village School Nonsectarian 7–12 Bryn Mawr 2.57 mi
Fairy Tale Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 2.6 mi
St Katherine School Roman Catholic K–10 Wynnewood 2.64 mi
Main Line Reform Temple School For Early Childhood Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.67 mi
Friends Central School Friends Preschool–12 Wynnewood 2.75 mi
Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–10 Broomall 2.75 mi
Hill Top Preparatory School Nonsectarian 5–12 Bryn Mawr 2.78 mi
The Gateway School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Wynnewood 2.92 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.95 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 2.99 mi
Holy Child School At Rosemont Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Bryn Mawr 3.02 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 3.06 mi
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Drexel Hill 3.13 mi
St Margaret School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Narberth 3.13 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.2 mi
Overbrook Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.27 mi
The Agnes Irwin School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bryn Mawr 3.3 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.4 mi
Shepherd's Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
Gan Chabad Of The Main Line Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 3.51 mi
Academy-Notre Dame De Namur Roman Catholic 6–12 Villanova 3.53 mi
Hyman Korman High School-Talmudical Yeshiva Of Phi Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Talmudical Yeshiva Of Philadelphia Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Phila Yeshiva Jewish 9–12 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Ijoba Shule Other Preschool–11 Philadelphia 3.57 mi
New Life Alternatives Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
The Gladwyne Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Gladwyne 3.64 mi
Merion Mercy Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Merion Station 3.67 mi
St Anastasia School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newtown Square 3.7 mi
Waldron Mercy Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Merion Station 3.72 mi
Delaware County Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Newtown Square 3.76 mi
Lansdowne Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Lansdowne 3.92 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.95 mi
The Mesivta High School Of Greater Phila Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 3.96 mi
Childrens School At St Johns Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 3.96 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.98 mi
Kohelet Yeshiva High School Jewish 9–12 Merion Station 3.99 mi
Temple Adath Israelearlychildhood Center Jewish Preschool–K Merion Station 3.99 mi
French International School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Bala Cynwyd 4.08 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 4.12 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 4.18 mi
St Rose Of Lima School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.18 mi
Wetherill School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Gladwyne 4.19 mi
Villanova Academy For Honor Studies Islamic Preschool–6 Villanova 4.19 mi
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School Roman Catholic K–8 Lansdowne 4.2 mi
Noreen Cook Center For Ece Of Har Zion Temple Jewish Preschool–K Penn Valley 4.25 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 4.25 mi
Kids World Christian Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Kids World Christian Edu Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
I S Kosloff Torah Academy High School For Girls Jewish 9–12 Bala Cynwyd 4.34 mi
Woodbine Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
St Cyprian Childrens Center Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.36 mi
Jameson Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 7–11 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 4.45 mi
The Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Radnor 4.45 mi
Archbishop Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Malvern 4.45 mi
Archbishop John Carroll High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Radnor 4.45 mi
St Katherine Day School -Upper Roman Catholic K–12 Radnor 4.45 mi
63rd St Multicultural Academy Of Academic Excellence Islamic Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.52 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 4.52 mi
Stratford Friends School Friends K–9 Newtown Square 4.62 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Newtown Square 4.64 mi
Pee Wee Prep Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.7 mi
The Bala House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.75 mi
Bala Cynwyd School For Young Children Nonsectarian Preschool–K Bala Cynwyd 4.78 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Havertown (19083), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $68,856

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 6,593
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.83
  • Households w/ Children: 70%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 11,430 (86.0%)
  • Rented: 1,423 (10.7%)
  • Vacant: 432 (3.3%)
  • Total: 13,285

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: 36,633
Households: 12,853
Median Age: 40.00

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: 1.4%
  • Some High School: 1.9%
  • High School Graduate: 20.7%
  • Some College: 14.6%
  • Associate Degree: 7.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 29.7%
  • Graduate Degree: 24.1%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $106,168

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: $820
  • One Bedroom: $997
  • Two Bedroom: $1,156
  • Three Bedroom: $1,542
  • Four Bedroom: $2,213

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5 Decatur Road, Havertown, PA 19083-1411

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