173 Simpson Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 173 Simpson Rd, Ardmore, PA 19003

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details5,489 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.075 acres (3,280 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$6,000,000 (Jan 2016)
Tax Bill$9,838 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN40-00-55124-00-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN40-00-55124-00-6
Alternative APN
  • 40005B415

Interior

Units5 Units
Building Area5,489 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Lot Area3,280 sqft (0.075 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 61 ft wide
View / LotNeighborhood / Spot

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address173 SIMPSON RD
CityARDMORE
StatePA
Zip19003-2838
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeC1
Legal DescriptionH & L 61 X 100
Legal Block5B
Legal Lot Number124
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Township / Civil DivisionLOWER MERION
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract205501

Owner

173 Simpson Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2016.

Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1052 SIGNAL HILL LN, BERWYN, PA 19312-2046
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 18, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20166836
Deed Book / Page5987 / 146
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Property Address173 SIMPSON RD, ARDMORE, PA 19003-2838
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2024
Title CompanyDEVON ABSTRACT LLC, DEVON ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1052 SIGNAL HILL LN, BERWYN, PA 19312-2046

Mortgage

Document Number0157412251
DateApr 5, 2023
Book Page15741/2251
Instrument2023016597
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate5.62%
Type Change DateApr 1, 2030
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change10.6%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate10.6%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Simpson Rd was $9,838.

Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery County
County SubdivisionLower Merion Township
Unified School DistrictLower Merion School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,838.00$215,360$215,360
2025$9,838.00
2024$215,360 (-) Land $25,860 Building $189,500
2023$8,994.00 (+4.36%)$215,360 Land $25,860 Building $189,500
2022$8,618.00
1998$215,360 Land $25,860 Building $189,500
1996$215,360 Land $25,860 Building $189,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 173 Simpson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 173 Simpson Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemAQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM
private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Nov 2024
E. coli
resolved · Jul 2017
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting27
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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