NOT LISTED FOR SALE

216 Forrest Ave Elkins Park, PA 19027

Jenkintown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $485,000 - $533,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,004 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2017

Last sale price $265,000 $132 Per Sq Ft

Est. 93% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,462/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • McKinley School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces

About This Home

As of July 2017

Well-built Jenkintown Manor 2 story brick colonial with newly refinished hardwood floors, new heater flue liner, new 200 amp electrical service, some newer windows, asphalt roof (2009), total interior painting, re-built carport and much more. Living room with brick fireplace, formal dining room with bay window, eat-in kitchen (just waiting for our personal touch), powder room with laundry area, 2 level family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and sliding doors to back yard. The second floor features a large master bedroom with 2 closets and a ceramic tile master bath with stall shower. Spacious 2nd bedroom with 2 closets and a 3rd bedroom with closet. Ceramic tile hall bath with tub/shower unit. Unfinished basement with gas hot air heater and plenty of space to refinish or use as a workshop. There is a rebuilt one car carport and an in-ground cement pool (to be sold "as is") This property is located within minutes of desirable Alverthorpe Park, the Abington Art Center, Jenkintown Train Service as well as shops and restaurants in quaint Jenkintown. Jenkintown Manor is truly a unique community and located in the award winning Abington School District (McKinley Elementary)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Godfrey

Quinn & Wilson, Inc. License #RS135398A Listed on: 05/18/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Jorge Ortiz

Barandon & Hollinger Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,004 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • 3 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Mckinley Elementary School
  • Abington Junior Middle School
  • Abington Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Jenkintown Manor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 016
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-00-21920-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Bsemt Ref, W/D, 2 Window A/C Units - "As Is"; 1 Yr 1st Am Home Warr
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: Well-built Jenkintown Manor 2 story brick colonial with newly refinished hardwood floors, new heater flue liner, new 200 amp electrical service, some newer windows, asphalt roof (2009), total interior painting, re-built carport and much more. Living room with brick fireplace, formal dining room with bay window, eat-in kitchen (just waiting for our personal touch), powder room with laundry area, 2 level family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and sliding doors to back yard. The second floor features a large master bedroom with 2 closets and a ceramic tile master bath with stall shower. Spacious 2nd bedroom with 2 closets and a 3rd bedroom with closet. Ceramic tile hall bath with tub/shower unit. Unfinished basement with gas hot air heater and plenty of space to refinish or use as a workshop. There is a rebuilt one car carport and an in-ground cement pool (to be sold "as is") This property is located within minutes of desirable Alverthorpe Park, the Abington Art Center, Jenkintown Train Service as well as shops and restaurants in quaint Jenkintown. Jenkintown Manor is truly a unique community and located in the award winning Abington School District (McKinley Elementary)
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2004
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2004
  • Net Sq Ft: 2004.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 147.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2004
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 216

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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
  • Elementary School: MCKINLEY
  • Middle School: ABINGTON JUNIOR
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397027
  • Elementary School: MCKINLEY
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: ABINGTON JUNIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Dimensions: 93
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12016.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: H

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 649670
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6778.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-21920-001
  • Tax Lot: 016
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 07/27/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ABINGTON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jul 27, 2017
Sold by
The Estate Of Thelma Hay
Bought by
Thompson Alex S and Kelly A Crossan `
Seller's Agent
Carol Godfrey
Quinn & Wilson, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jorge Ortiz
Barandon & Hollinger Real Estate
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-10.17%
Total Days on Market
33
Current Estimated Value
$510,482

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$245,482
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%
Original Mortgage
$260,200
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Thompson Alex S $265,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thompson Alex S $310,000
Closed Thompson Alex S $260,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2017 07/27/17 Sold $265,000 -10.2% $132 / Sq Ft
06/20/2017 06/20/17 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2017 06/01/17 For Sale $295,000 0.0% $147 / Sq Ft
05/25/2017 05/25/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $295,000 -- $147 / 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 $8,155 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2024 $8,155 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2023 $7,815 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2022 $7,564 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2021 $7,157 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2020 $7,055 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2019 $7,055 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2018 $7,054 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2017 $6,847 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2016 $6,778 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2015 $6,371 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
2014 $6,371 $176,090 $56,050 $120,040
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Godfrey

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Carol Godfrey

    Quinn & Wilson, Inc.

    (215) 499-4292

    37 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Carol Godfrey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jorge Ortiz

    Barandon & Hollinger Real Estate

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003164999

Bright MLS

APN: 30-00-21920-001

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Elkins Park 19027 Jenkintown

216 Forrest Ave, Elkins Park, PA

This home is located at 216 Forrest Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027 since 18 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $510,482, approximately $254 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 216 Forrest Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including McKinley School, Abington Middle School, and Abington Senior High School.

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