$500,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2012

157 Fernbrook Ave Wyncote, PA 19095

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,980 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$100 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

225 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Cheltenham High School Rated A-
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of June 2012

Major Price Reduction! Now Priced Below Appraised Value! Fall in love with the rich & charming historic character of this Victorian home. 10'+ ceilings, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, wood trim & original details throughout. Main floor has living room & study w/ fireplaces, dining room w/ bay window, powder room, butler's pantry, and fully renovated kitchen. Gorgeous Victorian-style kitchen features distressed cabinetry, granite, checkered tile floor w/ radiant heat, 6-burner Viking range, stainless appliances, tin ceiling, recessed lights, & access to side porch. Magnificent staircase w/ stained-glass windows. 2nd floor has 4 large BRs, all w/ windows on at least 2 sides. Master has attached bath. There is also a laundry/utility room + another full bath. 3rd floor has 2 more BRs, full bath & kitchenette. Large storage rooms & dry basement. Outdoor living spaces include wrap-around porch, 2nd floor balcony & terraced yard. Very well maintained. Become the next steward of this rare, beautiful property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Sroka

EXP Realty, LLC License #0567158 Listed on: 09/21/2011

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Wendy Schwartz

Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,059

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

Lot Details

  • 0.5 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R4

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,980 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Porch

Schools

  • Cedarbrook Middle School
  • Cheltenham High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wyncote Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 023
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-00-09973-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,059

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Kitchen Island (Negotiable)
  • Inclusions: 2 Refrigerators, Washer, 2 Dryers, Wardrobe In Hallway All As Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Remarks Public: Major Price Reduction! Now Priced Below Appraised Value! Fall in love with the rich & charming historic character of this Victorian home. 10'+ ceilings, spacious rooms, hardwood floors, wood trim & original details throughout. Main floor has living room & study w/ fireplaces, dining room w/ bay window, powder room, butler's pantry, and fully renovated kitchen. Gorgeous Victorian-style kitchen features distressed cabinetry, granite, checkered tile floor w/ radiant heat, 6-burner Viking range, stainless appliances, tin ceiling, recessed lights, & access to side porch. Magnificent staircase w/ stained-glass windows. 2nd floor has 4 large BRs, all w/ windows on at least 2 sides. Master has attached bath. There is also a laundry/utility room + another full bath. 3rd floor has 2 more BRs, full bath & kitchenette. Large storage rooms & dry basement. Outdoor living spaces include wrap-around porch, 2nd floor balcony & terraced yard. Very well maintained. Become the next steward of this rare, beautiful property!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, 2nd Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4980
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4980
  • Net Sq Ft: 4980.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 102.39
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4980
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 157

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CHELTENHAM
  • Middle School: CEDARBROOK
  • High School: CHELTENHAM
  • School District Key: 300200396295
  • High School: CHELTENHAM
  • Middle Or Junior School: CEDARBROOK

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.50
  • Lot Dimensions: 130
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21888.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R4

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 667764
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11059.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31-00-09973-004
  • Tax Lot: 023
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 06/06/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHELTENHAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2011
Closed on
May 30, 2012
Sold by
Wilson Patricia G and Fishman Charles N
Bought by
Garlow Geoffrey T
Seller's Agent
Michael Sroka
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Schwartz
Compass RE
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,900
-9.07%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.14%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
3.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2004
Sold by
Prudential Residential Ser Lp
Bought by
Wilson Patricia G and Fishman Charles N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$0
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2004
Sold by
Oneill Ellen P and Oneill James M
Bought by
Prudential Residential Ser Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2001
Sold by
Korein Jonathan and Rovins Jane
Bought by
Oneill James M and Oneill Ellen P
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $500,000 None Available
Deed $595,000 --
Deed $595,000 --
Deed $337,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $80,000 New Conventional
Open $396,000 New Conventional
Closed $57,900 New Conventional
Closed $35,600 New Conventional
Closed $50,000 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Closed $427,828 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Closed $450,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $70,700 No Value Available
Previous Owner $0 No Value Available
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/17/2025 06/17/25 Price Changed $979,000 -1.6% $195 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $995,000 +99.0% $198 / Sq Ft
06/06/2012 06/06/12 Sold $500,000 -1.9% $100 / Sq Ft
05/03/2012 05/03/12 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2011 12/29/11 Price Changed $509,900 -7.3% $102 / Sq Ft
09/21/2011 09/21/11 For Sale $549,900 -- $110 / 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
2024 $14,359 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2023 $14,198 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2022 $13,954 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2021 $13,572 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2020 $13,181 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2019 $12,918 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2018 $3,568 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2017 $12,332 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2016 $12,249 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2015 $11,678 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
2014 $11,678 $215,000 $73,140 $141,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004521946

Bright MLS

APN: 31-00-09973-004