1250 Ashbourne Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027
Elkins Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,000/month
Total Views
12,746
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,952
Sq Ft
$181
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- 0.53 Acre Lot
- Victorian Architecture
- No HOA
- Myers Elementary School Rated A-
- 2 Fireplaces
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
Built in 1880, this Elkins Park Victorian home was once owned by John Luther Long who wrotethe story that would become Madame Butterfly. Much of the home’s original character is stillintact including original hardwood floors, working wood windows, built-in benches on eachstaircase landing and in the dining room, two gas fireplaces, and stained-glass and leaded-glasswindows. The exterior boasts a half-acre lot, slate roof, wraparound porch with a wooden swing,and a two-tier backyard with the original stone retaining wall.Enter the home through the front double doors and into an oversized foyer situated with a largecoat closet and wide curved staircase with beautiful woodwork. Continue on through the pocketdoors to the family room with its natural gas fireplace and through another set of pocket doors tothe home’s formal dining room. Solid wood kitchen cabinets offer plenty of storage and throughthe kitchen you can access a half bath, spacious basement, back porch and rear staircase. Thesecond floor has 3 large bedrooms oozing with original charm and an enormous bathroom. Theprimary second-floor bedroom has a curved turret wall, a half-circle embossed ceiling medallion,and the second gas fireplace. Continue up the grand staircase to the 3rd floor with twoadditional bedrooms and another large bathroom with a clawfoot tub.Unusual for a home of this period, the house has central air conditioning, an abundance of electrical outlets, and deep, oversized closets. All systems are in excellent working order, and plaster has been repaired throughout the home.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,852
Year Built
- Built in 1880
Lot Details
- 0.53 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 191.00 x 0.00
- Property is zoned 1101 RES: 1 FAM
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 2,952 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- 2 Fireplaces
- Gas Fireplace
- Unfinished Basement
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Elkins Park Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 31-00-01072-004
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,483 | $186,900 | -- | -- |
| 2023 | $12,343 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $12,130 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $11,798 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $11,458 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2019 | $11,229 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $3,120 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $10,721 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $10,647 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $10,152 | $186,900 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $10,152 | $198,500 | $73,670 | $124,830 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | For Sale | $535,000 | +18.9% | $181 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2024 05/06/24 | Sold | $449,900 | 0.0% | $152 / Sq Ft |
| 04/18/2024 04/18/24 | For Sale | $449,900 | -- | $152 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $449,900 | Worldwide Land Transfer | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $462,000 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAMC2145176
APN: 31-00-01072-004
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