1952 Canterbury Rd, Abington, PA 19001

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1952 Canterbury Rd,Abington, PA 19001
$1,200,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • - sq. ft.
  • Single family
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Listed by: tim owen
Office: compass pennsylvania, llc.
MLS#:PAMC2186660
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$1,200,000

About this home

Here’s your chance to own “Tall Trees,” a rare & stunning home offering serenity & privacy in the sought-after Baederwood neighborhood in the A-rated Abington School District. Built in 1938 for the Laird & Schober Shoes family, the Christian Louboutin of their time. Laird & Schober Shoes was founded in Philadelphia in 1870 & became internationally renowned for crafting luxurious women's & children's footwear, winning the Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition. This beautifully updated home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, a 3-car garage, an 8-car driveway, 3 working stone fireplaces, a foyer w/ a handcrafted staircase, a dramatic great room w/ soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, expansive walls of glass, a fireplace & Juliet balcony, office/den, dining room, cook's kitchen w/ island & original butler's pantry, front & rear staircases, a finished lower level w/ a family/game/exercise room plus laundry, storage & workshop, & an above-garage Au Pair/In-Law Suite,...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1938
  • Listing ID #:PAMC2186660
  • Updated:July 10, 2026 at 03:39 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:5
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:2
  • Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Solid Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Dining Area
  • Kitchen Description:Breakfast Area, Built-In Microwave, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Oven/Range - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Refrigerator, Stain/Lead Glass, Stainless Steel Appliances, Upgraded Countertops, Water Heater, Wine Storage
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Drain, Drainage System, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Space For Rooms, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating:Energy Star Heating System, Natural Gas, Programmable Thermostat, Steam

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Pitched, Tile
  • Year built:1938
  • Lot Features:Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Poolside, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Architectural Style:Tudor
  • Construction Materials:Stone
  • Exterior Features:BBQ Grill, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Patio(s), Play Area, Play Equipment, Porch(es), Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Terrace
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:2 Stories

Schools

  • High school:ABINGTON
  • Middle school:ABINGTON JUNIOR
  • Elementary school:HIGHLAND

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$1,200,000
  • Tax amount:$17,079 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading
  • Amenities:200+ Amp Service, Bay/Bow Windows, Built-Ins, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Double Hung Windows, Double Pane Windows, Exposed Beams, Recessed Lighting, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stain/Lead Glass
  • Pool features:Fenced, Filtered, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Saltwater

Parking

  • Parking description:Additional Storage Area, Asphalt Driveway, Attached Garage, Covered Parking, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:3