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1 Sproul Ln, Wallingford, PA 19086

Wallingford
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1 Sproul Ln,Wallingford, PA 19086
$585,000
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  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,190 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: meghan l klauder
Office: re/max one realty
MLS#:PADE2109170
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$585,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$267.12

About this home

Built in 1737, 1 Sproul Lane is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of history. While the original builder of this distinguished home has been lost to history, its earliest recorded ownership dates to the 18th century. Thomas Leiper, a Scottish-born tobacco merchant, constructed America’s first working railroad in 1809, using ox-drawn cars to transport stone from his quarry along Ridley Creek. Leiper used 1 Sproul Lane as a guest house for visitors to his nearby estate, located a mile north. In 1808, he built a residence next door known as "Lapidea Manor" for his son, James, which led to 1 Sproul Lane becoming known as “Lapidea Cottage." The home later came into the possession of William Cameron Sproul, a newspaper publisher and state senator who, while residing at Lapidea Cottage, went on to serve as Pennsylvania’s 27th governor from 1919 to 1923. This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath stone Colonial Revival is rich with timeless charm, beginning with the inviting covered front porch set on a...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1737
  • Listing ID #:PADE2109170
  • Added:51 day(s) ago
  • Updated:April 25, 2026 at 07:31 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Unfinished
  • Living area:2,190 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Hot Water, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1737
  • Building area:2,190 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.61 Acres
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Stone
  • Foundation Description:Stone
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle school:STRATH HAVEN
  • Elementary school:SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$585,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$267.12
  • Tax amount:$17,466 (2025)

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