NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1542 Elkins Ave Abington, PA 19001

Abington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $486,988 - $592,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,114 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2012

Last sale price $289,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,516/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Overlook Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2012

This lovely 3 bedroom split level home in the popular community of Brentwood Manor will surprise you! Major renovations include gourmet kitchen with glass-front cabinetry & self-closing drawers,granite countertops,undermount sink; new bamboo flooring on main level and partially complete on upper level, enlarged living rm/dr opening provides open floor plan. New french doors in DR lead to new concrete patio. Main bedroom also enjoys new bamboo floors; main bath is totally renovated with slate floor and slate tub/shower surround (new Kohler jetted tub)and updated vanity. Other upgrades include new entry and storm doors, new replacement windows. Lower level family room has outside exit; needs updating. Laundry/utility room & 1/2 bath also in lower level. The two additional bedrooms need painting/flooring; owner is leaving new, boxed bamboo flooring(Eco-World Solid Bamboo) for new owner! Nice yard area will provide adequate space for summer BBQ's! Don't miss this one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

EVELYN ROGERS

Compass RE Listed on: 02/26/2012

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Adams

Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,585

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,114 Sq Ft Home
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Abington Junior Middle School
  • Abington Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Brentwood Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 342
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-00-18004-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,585

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional, Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: This lovely 3 bedroom split level home in the popular community of Brentwood Manor will surprise you! Major renovations include gourmet kitchen with glass-front cabinetry & self-closing drawers,granite countertops,undermount sink; new bamboo flooring on main level and partially complete on upper level, enlarged living rm/dr opening provides open floor plan. New french doors in DR lead to new concrete patio. Main bedroom also enjoys new bamboo floors; main bath is totally renovated with slate floor and slate tub/shower surround (new Kohler jetted tub)and updated vanity. Other upgrades include new entry and storm doors, new replacement windows. Lower level family room has outside exit; needs updating. Laundry/utility room & 1/2 bath also in lower level. The two additional bedrooms need painting/flooring; owner is leaving new, boxed bamboo flooring(Eco-World Solid Bamboo) for new owner! Nice yard area will provide adequate space for summer BBQ's! Don't miss this one!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Breakfast Area
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: Other
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2114
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2114
  • Net Sq Ft: 2114.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 141.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2114
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1542

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: ABINGTON
  • Middle School: ABINGTON JUNIOR
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397027
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: ABINGTON JUNIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: 75
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11250.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 648657
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4585.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-18004-002
  • Tax Lot: 342
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 04/30/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ABINGTON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 26, 2012
Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Kocks Patrick J and Smits Aivars
Bought by
Carswell Jessica O Neil and Carswell Dane H
Seller's Agent
EVELYN ROGERS
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Keith Adams
Compass RE
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$289,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.34%
Current Estimated Value
$550,247

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$261,247
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.95%
Original Mortgage
$281,673
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1998
Sold by
Smits Dzidra and Smits Aivars
Bought by
Smits Dzidra and Rusch Rasma

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1996
Sold by
Smits Peter and Smits Eriks
Bought by
Smits Dzidra and Smits Aivars
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Carswell Jessica O Neil $289,000 None Available
Smits Dzidra -- --
Smits Dzidra -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carswell Dane H $227,000
Closed Carswell Jessica O Neil $281,673
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Sold $289,000 -3.3% $137 / Sq Ft
03/22/2012 03/22/12 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2012 02/26/12 For Sale $299,000 -- $141 / 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 $6,203 $133,970 -- --
2024 $6,203 $133,970 -- --
2023 $5,945 $133,970 $0 $0
2022 $5,755 $133,970 $0 $0
2021 $5,445 $133,970 $0 $0
2020 $5,367 $133,970 $0 $0
2019 $5,367 $133,970 $0 $0
2018 $5,366 $133,970 $0 $0
2017 $5,209 $133,970 $0 $0
2016 $5,156 $133,970 $0 $0
2015 $4,847 $133,970 $0 $0
2014 $4,847 $133,970 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    EVELYN ROGERS

    Compass RE

    (215) 872-3214

    13 Total Sales

    EVELYN ROGERS
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  • Keith Adams

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Keith Adams

    Compass RE

    (215) 605-1027

    1 in this area

    176 Total Sales

    Keith Adams
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003861108

Bright MLS

APN: 30-00-18004-002

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Abington Township Abington

1542 Elkins Ave, Abington Township, PA

This home is located at 1542 Elkins Ave, Abington, PA 19001 since 26 February 2012 and is currently estimated at $550,247, approximately $260 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 1542 Elkins Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Overlook Elementary School, Abington Middle School, and Abington Senior High School.

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