1220 SUSQUEHANNA ROAD, RYDAL, PA 19046 - Your VIP Realtor Team for Life

$980,000

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… Read More Ribbon school district. Designed by Carlos Joseph Alvare9; (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. Alvare9; 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, Alvare9; 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 Alvare9;'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 prote9;ge9; 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. Read Less

Courtesy of Tim Owen, Compass Pennsylvania, LLC 267-435-8015

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jun 3, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,328

Lot Size

0.72 Acres

Year Built

1957

MLS Number

PAMC2182210

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

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

Building

Built in 1957, Living area: 2328, Levels: 1, Construction Materials: Stone

Cooling

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

Doors

ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Storm, Sliding Glass

Accessibility Features

Level Entry - Main

Energy Saving

Energy Efficiency: Appliances, Construction, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Home Energy Management, Flooring, HVAC, Lighting

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks, Water Fountains, Stone Retaining Walls

Fence

Aluminum, Split Rail

Fireplaces

2 fireplaces, Stone, Wood

Foundation

Concrete Perimeter

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

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

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

Lot

0.72 acres, Dimensions: 156.00 x 0.00, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Pond, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Parking

Asphalt Driveway

Property

Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Garden/Lawn, Courtyard, Pond

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Annual Amount: $9,177, Lot: 034, Year: 2025, Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Utilities

Water Source: Public, 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Windows

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

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