1220 SUSQUEHANNA RD, Rydal, PA 19046
1220 SUSQUEHANNA RD, Rydal, PA 19046
1220 SUSQUEHANNA RD, Rydal, PA 19046
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Jenn Geddes

Jenn Geddes

+1(484) 995-2155
Listed by Tim Owen • Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
$980,000
Est. payment /mo
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,328 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,328 sqft

Price per Sqft $420

Subdivision Rydal

MLS Listing ID PAMC2182210

Style Mid-Century Modern

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,328

Year Built 1957

Available Date 2026-06-05

Annual Tax Amount $9,177

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.720 Acres

Acres 0.72

Lot Dimensions 156.00 x 0.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

The Rhode Residence, a visually stunning & remarkably preserved historic 1 Story Mid-Century Modern architectural gem in sought-after Rydal, Pennsylvania, is being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since it was designed & built in 1957. Located in the Philadelphia suburbs in Abington Township, an A Rated Blue Ribbon school district. Designed by Carlos Joseph Alvaré (1924–2017), the prominent Cuban-born architect who worked directly under & was mentored by Louis Kahn from 1947–1951, the home carries an extraordinary architectural pedigree. Alvaré earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Yale, where Oscar Niemeyer served as his senior thesis advisor & Le Corbusier judged his final project & received his Masters from UPENN. Few architects can claim direct connections to 3 of the most influential figures in twentieth-century modern architecture. Inspired by Kahn & contemporary modernist masters, Alvaré designed award-winning homes featuring Pennsylvania fieldstone facades, open-flowing layouts, exposed structural elements, custom millwork, expansive windows, & dramatic ten-foot walls of glass that blur the lines between indoor living & the natural landscape. He emphasized thoughtful siting, light-filled spaces, & Japanese-inspired landscape design. The Rhode Residence is one of the finest surviving examples of Alvaré's residential work. Commissioned by Meyer & Rhea Rhode, longtime patrons of Philadelphia's arts community. Set on a professionally landscaped & private .72 acre lot, this provenance-rich property combines dramatic architecture, privacy, landscape design, & original period details with thoughtful updates including roof, HVAC, kitchen, baths, electric, HWH, flooring, lighting, interior & exterior painting, landscaping, landscape lighting, hardscaping, & a custom glass garage door. Owned by a professional artist, the home has been meticulously preserved. Offering 1 level living, the residence features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 stone wood-burning fireplaces, a living room, family room can also be a den or office, & an oversized detached 2-car garage. From the moment you enter, the defining architectural elements reveal themselves: dramatic ten-foot walls of glass, exposed original Douglas Fir ceiling beams, original tongue-&-groove ceilings, abundant natural light, & exceptional storage. Every major living space maintains a direct visual connection to the surrounding gardens, terraces, & mature landscaping. The exterior setting is equally impressive. Multiple Bluestone patios, terraces, courtyards, a deck with pergola, koi pond, landscape lighting, & Pennsylvania fieldstone walkways create a series of outdoor rooms designed to engage with the landscape from nearly every angle. One of the property's most notable provenance details is a custom stone landscape wall completed by a landscape architect responsible for portions of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's landscape walls along Kelly Drive. Rydal remains one of Montgomery County's most sought-after neighborhoods, known for mature trees, large lots, architectural diversity, & exceptional access to Center City Philadelphia. The Rydal SEPTA station is approximately one minute away by car, an eight-minute walk, or two-minute bike ride. Around the corner amenities include Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target, Starbucks, Wawa, restaurants, shopping, parks, golf courses, Abington Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Alverthorpe Park, Lorimer Park, and PHS Meadowbrook Farm. Opportunities to own a largely intact Mid-Century Modern home designed by a Kahn protégé with direct educational connections to Yale, UPENN, Niemeyer, & Le Corbusier are increasingly rare. The Rhode Residence is far more than real estate. It is a work of art, a preserved architectural artifact, & a rare opportunity to experience an important chapter of Philadelphia's modernist legacy. The home was recently appraised at $980,000 by an appraiser specializing in Mid-Century Modern homes.

Location

State PA

County Montgomery

Area Abington Twp (10630)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2

Main Level Bedrooms 3

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Energy Star Heating System, Zoned

Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Stone, Wood

Inclusions Refrigerator/Freezer, Gas Range/Oven, Range Hood, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Fireplace Y

Window Features Energy Efficient,Double Pane,Insulated,Palladian,Skylights,Transom

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Heat Source Electric

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace

Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Garage Spaces 6.0

Fence Aluminum, Split Rail

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn, Courtyard, Pond

Accessibility Level Entry - Main

Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace

Total Parking Spaces 6

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Story 1

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Above Ground Finished SqFt 2328

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern

Level or Stories 1

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Abington

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 30-00-65068-008

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 2328

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