NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1746 Melmar Rd Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Estimated Value: $892,000 - $1,026,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,835 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2020

Last sale price $620,000 $106 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,491/month

Highlights

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Rydal East School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2020

You won't be disappointed with this absolutely magnificent, all brick custom home with 4 bedroom plus in-law suite, 3 full baths & 2 half baths, on a beautiful, quiet street in the very desirable Biddle Estates and in the prestigious, Blue Ribbon schools, Abington school district. This home has unbelievable curb appeal with a circular driveway, stately portico, flagstone landing & steps and gorgeous, professionally landscaped grounds. Enter through the custom etched double glass doors and into the grand, 2 story foyer with marble floor curved staircase and huge crystal light fixture. On the first floor you'll find the formal dining room with tile floor, huge bay window, chair rail and crown molding, a perfect spot for all your holiday dinners. The spacious eat -in kitchen has flat panel cabinets to the ceiling, tile back-splash, black enamel sink with instant hot, built-in refrigerator, wall oven and microwave/convention oven, pantry cabinet, island with 5 burner gas cook-top and seating for 2, recessed lights, large eat-in area and doors to a huge concrete patio with built-in gas grill for those summer barbecues. The very spacious family room has a gas fireplace with stone surround and bay window. The formal living room is being used as a billiard room and has french doors leading to a great/multi-purpose room with vaulted ceiling. There is a convenient first floor in-law suite with attached full bath. A half bath, workshop and laundry room (washer & dryer included as is) complete the first floor. Second floor: Master bedroom with custom stained glass french doors to a balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, ceiling fan, recessed lights, huge walk-in closet, sitting room with custom arched wood burning fireplace; remodeled master bath with vaulted ceiling, skylight, custom tile, 2 large vanity sinks with granite tops, large shower with seat and frame-less door, and double linen closet; 3 additional spacious bedrooms with large closets; remodeled hall bath with double vanity with marble top and tile floor and tub/shower surround. The fully finished basement has an exercise room , a game/craft room, cedar closet and through stained glass doors there is an unbelievable sound proof, smoke proof party room with a large wet bar, professional mixing machine, game area, custom lighting, disco ball and hard wood dance floor. Additional features: smoke free, pet free home for 30 years with just 2 previous owners: fully floored attic with pull down stairs; whole house vacuum system; 2 zoned HVAC (upstairs system is brand new, downstairs 7-8 years old); newer hot water heater (1-19-19) and so much more!! (the property taxes for this home are in the process of being appealed)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Costin

BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton License #RS147766A Listed on: 01/31/2020

BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton

Co-Listed By

Robert Costin

BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton License #RM-047384

Last Buyer's Agent

Etta Norton

Quinn & Wilson, Inc. License #RS205364L

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 324.00 x 0.00
  • Extensive Hardscape

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Bar
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Home Gym
  • Carpet
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Biddle Estate Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 143
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-00-42943-947

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator, basement refrigerator/freezer, garage freezer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: You won't be disappointed with this absolutely magnificent, all brick custom home with 4 bedroom plus in-law suite, 3 full baths & 2 half baths, on a beautiful, quiet street in the very desirable Biddle Estates and in the prestigious, Blue Ribbon schools, Abington school district. This home has unbelievable curb appeal with a circular driveway, stately portico, flagstone landing & steps and gorgeous, professionally landscaped grounds. Enter through the custom etched double glass doors and into the grand, 2 story foyer with marble floor curved staircase and huge crystal light fixture. On the first floor you'll find the formal dining room with tile floor, huge bay window, chair rail and crown molding, a perfect spot for all your holiday dinners. The spacious eat -in kitchen has flat panel cabinets to the ceiling, tile back-splash, black enamel sink with instant hot, built-in refrigerator, wall oven and microwave/convention oven, pantry cabinet, island with 5 burner gas cook-top and seating for 2, recessed lights, large eat-in area and doors to a huge concrete patio with built-in gas grill for those summer barbecues. The very spacious family room has a gas fireplace with stone surround and bay window. The formal living room is being used as a billiard room and has french doors leading to a great/multi-purpose room with vaulted ceiling. There is a convenient first floor in-law suite with attached full bath. A half bath, workshop and laundry room (washer & dryer included as is) complete the first floor. Second floor: Master bedroom with custom stained glass french doors to a balcony overlooking the beautiful backyard, ceiling fan, recessed lights, huge walk-in closet, sitting room with custom arched wood burning fireplace; remodeled master bath with vaulted ceiling, skylight, custom tile, 2 large vanity sinks with granite tops, large shower with seat and frame-less door, and double linen closet; 3 additional spacious bedrooms with large closets; remodeled hall bath with double vanity with marble top and tile floor and tub/shower surround. The fully finished basement has an exercise room , a game/craft room, cedar closet and through stained glass doors there is an unbelievable sound proof, smoke proof party room with a large wet bar, professional mixing machine, game area, custom lighting, disco ball and hard wood dance floor. Additional features: smoke free, pet free home for 30 years with just 2 previous owners: fully floored attic with pull down stairs; whole house vacuum system; 2 zoned HVAC (upstairs system is brand new, downstairs 7-8 years old); newer hot water heater (1-19-19) and so much more!! (the property taxes for this home are in the process of being appealed)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bar, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Basement, Exercise Room, Great Room, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Laundry, Workshop
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5835
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5835
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 131.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4935
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 900
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1746

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • 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: Circular Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • 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: ABINGTON
  • School District Key: 300200397027
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Lot Dimensions: 324.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 31717.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: V

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 655396
  • School Tax: 15588.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19616.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-42943-947
  • Tax Lot: 143
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 5835
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 08/18/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ABINGTON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2020
Closed on
Aug 12, 2020
Sold by
Blum Richard G and Blum Cindy
Bought by
Mahmood Ejaz and Zafar Saman
Seller's Agent
Jodi Costin
BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton
Buyer's Agent
Etta Norton
Quinn & Wilson, Inc.
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$79,000
-11.3%
Current Estimated Value
$966,216

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$346,216
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.18%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Outstanding Balance
$551,219
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$414,997

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 1989
Bought by
Blum Richard G and Blum Cindy
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
Mahmood Ejaz $620,000 None Available
Blum Richard G $550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mahmood Ejaz $620,000
Previous Owner Blum Cindy $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Sold $620,000 -4.6% $106 / Sq Ft
06/02/2020 06/02/20 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2020 05/19/20 Price Changed $649,900 -7.0% $111 / Sq Ft
01/31/2020 01/31/20 For Sale $699,000 -- $120 / 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 $15,203 $328,300 -- --
2024 $15,203 $328,300 -- --
2023 $14,569 $328,300 $0 $0
2022 $14,102 $328,300 $0 $0
2021 $13,343 $328,300 $0 $0
2020 $19,418 $484,700 $0 $0
2019 $19,418 $484,700 $0 $0
2018 $19,419 $484,700 $0 $0
2017 $18,846 $484,700 $0 $0
2016 $18,657 $484,700 $0 $0
2015 $17,538 $484,700 $0 $0
2014 $17,538 $520,160 $138,100 $382,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC637228

Bright MLS

APN: 30-00-42943-947