NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1237 Forrest Hill Dr Ambler, PA 19002

Estimated Value: $1,290,000 - $1,610,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,677 Sq Ft
$309/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 26, 2019

Last sale price $780,000 $167 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,062/month

Highlights

  • Second Garage
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Shady Grove Elementary School Rated A
  • Marble Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2019

HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER WANTS AN OFFER!!Here is your opportunity to buy in the heart of Gwynedd Valley for under $900,000. This lightly lived in and uniquely configured residence awaits you behind a gated entry. The stone and cedar sided home boasts numerous custom features including dual master suites, an exquisitely paneled cherry wood family room with coffered ceiling, four garages (two of which are heated), six zone hot water baseboard heating, continuous loop for "no wait" hot water, custom curved staircase, copious closet space, marble baths, generous moldings, standby generator, huge walk-up attic, and more. The main level welcomes family and friends with its grand foyer, large step-down living room, and spacious dining room with china closets. Additionally, there is a personal study, eat-in kitchen, and the stunning family room with cherry raised panel walls, coffered ceiling, and beautiful stone fireplace with gas logs. French doors exit to exterior living space from three first floor rooms, and you have the option of a relaxing covered porch or the larger, formal patio. The second level is currently configured for 3 bedrooms with dual master suites, a 3rd bedroom suite, and a 2nd floor office with adjacent storage room. There is potential for reconfiguration of the office/storage/2nd master dressing room into a 4th bedroom with a Jack & Jill bath. The laundry is centrally located on this level and leads to a stairway for the large attic. A backup generator keeps all mechanical systems and the majority of the home up & running in the event of outages. The roof, generator, both C/A units, and water softener have all been replaced since 2012, and the gas boiler was new in 2005. In addition to the award winning Wissahickon School District, you're ultra-convenient to the Gwynedd Valley train station, PA Turnpike, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and a multitude of shopping and dining options.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Santangelo

Santangelo Real Estate Listed on: 06/11/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Concetta Stefani

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Coldwell Banker Hearthside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,131

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 1.02 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25.00 x 0.00
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 4 Garage Spaces | 2 Attached and 2 Detached
  • 7 Open Parking Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,677 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Marble Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer
  • Gas Dryer

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Sweeney
  • Forest Hill Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 020
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-00-01259-025

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,131

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator, washer, dryer, and dehumidifier all in as-is condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Remarks Public: HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER WANTS AN OFFER!!Here is your opportunity to buy in the heart of Gwynedd Valley for under $900,000. This lightly lived in and uniquely configured residence awaits you behind a gated entry. The stone and cedar sided home boasts numerous custom features including dual master suites, an exquisitely paneled cherry wood family room with coffered ceiling, four garages (two of which are heated), six zone hot water baseboard heating, continuous loop for "no wait" hot water, custom curved staircase, copious closet space, marble baths, generous moldings, standby generator, huge walk-up attic, and more. The main level welcomes family and friends with its grand foyer, large step-down living room, and spacious dining room with china closets. Additionally, there is a personal study, eat-in kitchen, and the stunning family room with cherry raised panel walls, coffered ceiling, and beautiful stone fireplace with gas logs. French doors exit to exterior living space from three first floor rooms, and you have the option of a relaxing covered porch or the larger, formal patio. The second level is currently configured for 3 bedrooms with dual master suites, a 3rd bedroom suite, and a 2nd floor office with adjacent storage room. There is potential for reconfiguration of the office/storage/2nd master dressing room into a 4th bedroom with a Jack & Jill bath. The laundry is centrally located on this level and leads to a stairway for the large attic. A backup generator keeps all mechanical systems and the majority of the home up & running in the event of outages. The roof, generator, both C/A units, and water softener have all been replaced since 2012, and the gas boiler was new in 2005. In addition to the award winning Wissahickon School District, you're ultra-convenient to the Gwynedd Valley train station, PA Turnpike, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and a multitude of shopping and dining options.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Dryer - Gas, Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood, Stone, Marble
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 70.00
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4677
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4677
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 181.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4677
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1237

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 7
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 11
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WISSAHICKON
  • School District Key: 300200397032
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 25.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 44631.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: A

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Sweeney

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 713373
  • School Tax: 11553.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14131.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-00-01259-025
  • Tax Lot: 020
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4677
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: Yes
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 11/26/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2019
Closed on
Nov 11, 2019
Sold by
Santangelo Marsha F
Bought by
Scipioni Paul J and Scipioni Laura
Seller's Agent
Robert Santangelo
Santangelo Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Concetta Stefani
Coldwell Banker Hearthside
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$115,000
-12.85%
Current Estimated Value
$1,444,326

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$664,326
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.70%
Original Mortgage
$585,000
Outstanding Balance
$516,769
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$890,961

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 1993
Bought by
Santangelo Marsha F
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Scipioni Paul J $780,000 None Available
Santangelo Marsha F $529,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Scipioni Paul J $117,000
Open Scipioni Paul J $585,000
Previous Owner Santangelo Marsha F $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/26/2019 11/26/19 Sold $780,000 -8.2% $167 / Sq Ft
10/13/2019 10/13/19 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2019 10/07/19 Price Changed $849,900 -5.0% $182 / Sq Ft
09/05/2019 09/05/19 For Sale $895,000 +14.7% $191 / Sq Ft
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Off Market $780,000 -- --
06/11/2019 06/11/19 For Sale $925,000 -- $198 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $16,397 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2024 $16,397 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2023 $15,584 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2022 $15,009 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2021 $14,518 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2020 $14,131 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2019 $13,817 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2018 $2,793 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2017 $13,140 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2016 $12,925 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2015 $12,283 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
2014 $12,283 $550,670 $202,130 $348,540
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC613322

Bright MLS

APN: 39-00-01259-025