8224 Forrest Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
- 4 beds
- 4 baths
- 2,959 sqft
- 9,900 sqft lot
- $212 per sqft
- 1952 build
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Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Elkins Park. This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom Colonial offers luxurious living, perfectly blending modern updates with classic appeal. Through the front entryway you’ll find a spacious, warm and welcoming living room with a stone fireplace. An office with pocket doors connects the living and dining rooms and makes for a great workspace, but could also be used as a playroom, reading room, or flex space. The dining room is highlighted by a large 3-panel window with a storage bench below, and recessed shelving. Cork-backed luxury vinyl tile flows from the dining room which opens perfectly to the kitchen. A quartz counter peninsula provides plenty of casual seating in the kitchen and blends with the chef’s workspace, equipped with a 6-burner Thermador range and hood, Bosch refrigerator and Kitchen Aid dishwasher. The kitchen (New 2020) is both incredibly functional and stylish with a rustic subway backsplash tile, all stainless-steel appliances and an abundance of cabinet storage. A sliding glass door gives access to a private and maintenance-free Trex deck, ideal for alfresco dining or enjoying your morning coffee. A powder room is central to the main living level, off the kitchen and near the basement door. The bright and inviting family room, conveniently located off the kitchen and rear entryway, boasts a wall of built-in cabinets and shelving and makes the perfect spot for family gatherings or casual evenings. The rear entryway from the garage and backyard offers a thoughtfully designed mudroom addition with a skylight, storage bench, overhead cabinet space, ample coat storage, and built-in shelving. Upstairs you’ll find 4 sizable bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms, and a hall bathroom. The primary suite is a homeowner’s dream with a sitting area entryway and a custom outfitted walk-in closet. The primary bedroom features a tray ceiling and a en suite bathroom that is timelessly updated with a tiled walk in shower, heated floor and towel rack, granite double bowl vanity and skylight. The handsomely finished hall bathroom (Brand New Sept. 2024) is fully tiled with a walk-in shower and quartz-topped vanity. The third bathroom is en suite (Brand New Sept. 2024), and the product of a designer’s eye with a tiled walk in shower, soaking tub and quartz topped vanity. The basement is mostly finished with enough room to dedicate areas for both relaxation and exercise, or whatever else you may desire. The unfinished portion of the basement includes a large storage room and laundry room. Entry to the 2-car garage and driveway is made easy by a rear access road. Ideally located in a desirable and vibrant neighborhood of Elkins Park with walkability to a multitude of great restaurants, shops, library and parks. Effortless commuting with quick access to 611, 309, PA turnpike, and a short walk to the Elkins Park Septa Regional Rail station. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this your home!
Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Quinn & Wilson, Inc.
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MLS# PAMC2119674 —
The Building
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Year Built:1952
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Roof:Asphalt
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Masonry, Aluminum Siding, Brick
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Building Levels:3
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Colonial
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Levels:2
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Concrete Perimeter
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Poured Concrete, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt:400
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Estimated
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:2559
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished SqFt:400
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:2559
Interior
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Interior Features:Family Room Off Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Built-Ins, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Attic, Kitchen - Eat-In, Walk-in Closet(s), Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Mud Room, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
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Flooring Type:Luxury Vinyl Tile, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:1
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Fireplace Features:Stone
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Living Area SqFt Source:Estimated
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:2959
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Living Area SqFt:2,959 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Buyer Financing:Conventional
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Possession:Negotiable
Location
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Directions:-
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Latitude:40.07908000
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Longitude:-75.12384000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Excellent
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.23
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Size Dimensions:66.00 x 0.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Assessor
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Lot SqFt:9,900 Sqft
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Inclusions:Refrigerator in kitchen, TV and TV mount in basement, backyard playset, shed, basketball hoop
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Exclusions:Light fixture in dining room, washer, dryer, microwave
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Zoning:R3- RESIDENTIAL
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Outdoor Living Structures:Deck(s)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Water View:No
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Fencing:Privacy, Wood
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:1101
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (215) 840-1131
- Office phone:
- (215) 885-7600
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:31-00-10180-004
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Tax Year:2023
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Tax Lot:019
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Tax Annual Amount:$12,071
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Tax Assessed Value:$178,510
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Year Assessed:2024
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School Tax:9491.0
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County Tax:854.00
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City/Town Tax:1725.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:4
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Upper Level Bedrooms:4
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:4
Baths
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Total Baths:4
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:3
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Upper Level Total Baths:3
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Upper Level Total Baths:3.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:3
The Listing
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Close Sale Type:Standard Sale
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Electric Service:200+ Amp Service
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances, Six Burner Stove, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Oven/Range - Gas
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Laundry Type:Basement
Schools
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School District Name:Cheltenham
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Elkins Park
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Exterior Lighting
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Pool:No Pool
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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Transportation:Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:8
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
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Garage Spaces:2.00
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Type of Parking:Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
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# of Attached Garage Spaces:2
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Driveway - # of Spaces:6
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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12/30/24
Dec 30, 2024
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Sold | BRIGHT | $630,000 | 5.2% |
10/16/24
Oct 16, 2024
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Pending | BRIGHT | $599,000 | |
10/10/24
Oct 10, 2024
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $599,000 |