947 BARNSWALLOW LANE, HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006

$875,000

Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath detached home on a desirable corner half-acre lot in the Albidale neighborhood of Huntingdon Valley, PA. Offering over 3,000 square feet of living space, this modern-classic colonial blends timeless character with thoughtful upgrades, flexible living, and exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining. Located within the Lower… Read More Moreland Township School District, this home offers the opportunity to enjoy a well-established neighborhood setting in sought-after Huntingdon Valley. Inside, you'll find renovated living spaces, hardwood floors throughout, new crown molding throughout, widened doorways, updated paint, and a layout designed for both everyday comfort and hosting. The home features two wood-burning fireplaces, including a living room fireplace with gas starter and a bedroom fireplace with gas line available for a future gas starter. Both fireplaces can be easily converted back to gas logs, offering added flexibility and convenience. The finished basement with wet bar and storage room provides even more room to relax and entertain. The updated layout offers excellent versatility with a first-floor bedroom, bonus room, or home office, ideal for guests, work-from-home needs, or potential multi-generational living. The primary suite features walk-in closets and a dual vanity, while the additional baths are well maintained. Baldwin locks throughout the home add another thoughtful touch. Step outside to enjoy your own private backyard retreat with a fenced yard, in-ground pool, and covered patio, plus extensive landscaping and hardscaping improvements that enhance curb appeal and outdoor enjoyment. The generous half-acre corner lot adds both presence and privacy, while the detached garage offers exceptional flexibility and is fully insulated, has its own panel, is set up for electric heat, includes additional attic storage, features a Chamberlain MyQ smart garage door opener, and also includes a diesel heater, making it ideal for multiple vehicles, storage, hobbies, workshop use, or future conditioned space. Outdoor convenience is enhanced by a hot and cold water line from the laundry room for car washing and a rear gas line for a grill, making the backyard even more functional for everyday use and entertaining. This home has been extensively improved, including a new lifetime roof on both the house and garage (2025) with Landmark Pro shingles, enhanced roof-deck sealing for high winds, gutter guards, copper flashing details, updated insulation, pool equipment upgrades, newer water heater, upgraded electrical service, smart-home features, CAT 7 internet wiring, and much more. A rare opportunity to own a spacious, upgraded home in the Albidale section of Huntingdon Valley, combining neighborhood appeal, flexible space, and standout amenities in a highly desirable location. Read Less

Courtesy of Alisia Snyder, Opus Elite Real Estate 215-395-6277

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Mar 18, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

3,392

Lot Size

0.51 Acres

Year Built

1968

MLS Number

PAMC2170056

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater

Basement

Fully Finished

Building

Built in 1968, Living area: 3392, Levels: 2, Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Cast Iron Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Glass, Masonry, Asphalt, Concrete

Cooling

Central A/C

Doors

French, Six Panel

Accessibility Features

None

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Extensive Hardscape, Flood Lights, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Water Fountains

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Gas/Propane, Wood

Floors

Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Carpet

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter, Permanent

Garage

6 spaces

Heating

Forced Air

Interior Features

Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Stove - Wood, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area

Lot

0.51 acres

Parking

Asphalt Driveway

Pool

In Ground, Heated, Pool/Spa Combo

Property

Average, Good, Other structures: Above Grade

Roof

Asphalt, Shingle

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $12,755, Lot: 043, Year: 2025, Zoning: L

Utilities

Cable TV, Water Source: Public, 150 Amps

Windows

Bay/Bow, Double Pane

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