NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Forrest Ave Narberth, PA 19072

Estimated Value: $1,013,073 - $1,239,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,942 Sq Ft
$384/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 14, 2016

Last sale price $760,000 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,229/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Narberth
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Belmont Hills El School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of July 2016

Character and charm are found through out this well maintained center hall Colonial located in the heart of Narberth. Within walking distance to shops, restaurants, the playground, and the train station, this home is in the perfect location for anyone looking for convenient living. From the covered wrap around front porch, enter into the center hall with hardwood floors and a custom wet-bar. The living room, with a built-in bench and crown molding, opens to the spacious dining room which also includes crown molding and large windows. The family room, which is off the front hall and dining room, has a gas fireplace as well as a built-in book shelf. The spacious renovated kitchen, with a large island, has ample counter space, a large pantry with half bath, and also a lovely breakfast room with a gas fireplace and access to the back porch and the meticulously maintained backyard garden. The second floor consists of the expansive master suite, two additional bedrooms, and a full hall bathroom. The master suite includes a large renovated bathroom with double vanity, tiled shower, a hot tub, a large walk-in closet, and a garden/sun-room. A separate laundry room completes the master suite. The third floor includes two large bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. Central air. With its well manicured gardens and two-car detached garage, this home has everything you are looking for!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Duffy

Duffy Real Estate-Narberth License #RS306881 Listed on: 05/23/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Branka Saula

KW Greater West Chester License #RS298421

KW Greater West Chester

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,069

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,942 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Belmont Hills Elementary School
  • Welsh Valley Middle School
  • Lower Merion High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Narberth Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 019
  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-00-01342-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,069

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: See Agent
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Remarks Public: Character and charm are found through out this well maintained center hall Colonial located in the heart of Narberth. Within walking distance to shops, restaurants, the playground, and the train station, this home is in the perfect location for anyone looking for convenient living. From the covered wrap around front porch, enter into the center hall with hardwood floors and a custom wet-bar. The living room, with a built-in bench and crown molding, opens to the spacious dining room which also includes crown molding and large windows. The family room, which is off the front hall and dining room, has a gas fireplace as well as a built-in book shelf. The spacious renovated kitchen, with a large island, has ample counter space, a large pantry with half bath, and also a lovely breakfast room with a gas fireplace and access to the back porch and the meticulously maintained backyard garden. The second floor consists of the expansive master suite, two additional bedrooms, and a full hall bathroom. The master suite includes a large renovated bathroom with double vanity, tiled shower, a hot tub, a large walk-in closet, and a garden/sun-room. A separate laundry room completes the master suite. The third floor includes two large bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. Central air. With its well manicured gardens and two-car detached garage, this home has everything you are looking for!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • 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, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2942
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2942
  • Net Sq Ft: 2942.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 263.43
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2942
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 215

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stucco, Brick
  • 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 Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: LOWER MERION
  • Elementary School: BELMONT HILLS
  • Middle School: WELSH VALLEY
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • School District Key: 300200396851
  • Elementary School: BELMONT HILLS
  • High School: LOWER MERION
  • Middle Or Junior School: WELSH VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6250.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 611923
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9069.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12-00-01342-005
  • Tax Lot: 019
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 07/14/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER MERION

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2016
Closed on
Jul 14, 2016
Sold by
Welge Richard E and Welge Dorothy L
Bought by
Graves Aaron and Graves Angela
Seller's Agent
Michael Duffy
Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
Buyer's Agent
Branka Saula
KW Greater West Chester
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-1.94%
Current Estimated Value
$1,130,268

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$370,268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.38%
Original Mortgage
$191,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1972
Bought by
Welge Richard E and Welge Dorothy T
Source: Public Records

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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
Graves Aaron $760,000 None Available
Welge Richard E $22,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Graves Aaron P $489,000
Closed Graves Aaron $368,000
Closed Graves Aaron P $172,473
Closed Graves Aaron $191,000
Previous Owner Welge Dorothy T $100,000
Previous Owner Welge Dorothy T $150,000
Previous Owner Welge Richard E $141,767
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/14/2016 07/14/16 Sold $760,000 -1.9% $258 / Sq Ft
06/27/2016 06/27/16 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2016 05/23/16 For Sale $775,000 -- $263 / 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 $11,184 $235,760 -- --
2023 $10,774 $235,760 $0 $0
2022 $10,774 $235,760 $0 $0
2021 $10,388 $235,760 $0 $0
2020 $10,130 $235,760 $0 $0
2019 $9,974 $235,760 $0 $0
2018 $6,550 $235,760 $0 $0
2017 $9,618 $235,760 $0 $0
2016 $9,526 $235,760 $0 $0
2015 $9,068 $235,760 $0 $0
2014 $8,785 $235,760 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Michael Duffy

    Duffy Real Estate-Narberth

    (610) 724-7255

    4 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Michael Duffy
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Branka Saula

    KW Greater West Chester

    (484) 639-3748

    40 Total Sales

    Branka Saula
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002433134

Bright MLS

APN: 12-00-01342-005

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Narberth 19072

215 Forrest Ave, Narberth, PA

This home is located at 215 Forrest Ave, Narberth, PA 19072 since 23 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,130,268, approximately $384 per square foot. This property was built in 1895. 215 Forrest Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Belmont Hills El School, Welsh Valley Middle School, and Lower Merion High School.

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