NOT LISTED FOR SALE

420 Highland Ave Ambler, PA 19002

Estimated Value: $650,000 - $762,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,547 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2021

Last sale price $565,000 $222 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,533/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Fort Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of September 2021

Welcome to 420 Highland Ave in the charming Ambler. This Stately 3 story Stone Victorian Manor Manifests Character, warmth, nestled in a lush, beautifully landscaped setting. An Architectural masterpiece believed to be designed by Milton B Bean for Dr. Richard V. Mattison. This amazing residence has all the charm of yesterday with the amenities of today’s lifestyle located in sought after Upper Dublin school district and walking distance to downtown Ambler. Some of the many features include the covered porch entry, fenced in yard surrounding the house, 4 + bedrooms, an oversized 1 car garage with large storage area above, central air, an abundance of original gothic windows, high ceilings, partially finished basement, roof top finials, fireplace, newly designed powder room, remodeled kitchen filled with natural; light, wood floors, architectural detailed millwork and trim, create some of the many details of this wonderful home. A gate designed from the Victorian period leads you to the covered front porch adorned with Eastlake trim ready as you welcome family and friends in this pleasant walking neighborhood. As you step inside you will feel the warmth of the elegant living room and formal dining room accented with deep windowsills, wood floors, original detailed millwork featuring old growth chestnut, high ceilings and large gothic windows. The cozy living room is accented with a wood mantel fireplace for a relaxing warm comfortable place to entertain friends or read your favorite book on cold winter night. The family room is bright and sunny and great for hosting a family and friend’s game night. The sunny updated kitchen has abundance of wood cabinets, lots of counter space for preparing home cooked meals, entry to the patio and beautifully landscaped yard, ideal for your summertime barbecue cookouts or a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the beautifully landscaped setting. There is an updated powder room on the 1st floor. From the living room the turned staircase ascending to the 2nd level is highlighted with a gothic glass window. The 2nd floor features a spacious primary bedroom, bright and airy second bedroom, hall bath. Although the closet space in this home is generous the 3rd bedroom on this level was transformed into a dressing area and huge closet and could be turned back to a bedroom or home office. The 3rd Floor offers two generous sized bedrooms with additional closet space. The basement amenities include a finished family / game room, an office, bonus room or dark room for developing photography, plenty of storage, a utility room and laundry area with outside entry to the rear yard. This home includes Central Air, generous closet space, a fenced in yard great for family, for planting a vegetable/ herb garden and entertaining and has plenty of parking along the side and back in addition to the garage. There is easy access to the PA Turnpike, blue route, major highways, public transportation and two trains stations with access to Center City and New York. Walking distance or a short ride to downtown Ambler's amazing restaurants, movie theater, shopping, ice cream shops or to take the train to center city. A wonderfully warm and inviting place to call home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jane Douglass

BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell License #RS126222A Listed on: 07/31/2021

BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell

Last Buyer's Agent

Martin Goldfarb

Compass RE License #2077849

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,004

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 10,465 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 81.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,547 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ambler House Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 014
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-00-08497-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,004

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-31
  • Year Built: 1885
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 420 Highland Ave in the charming Ambler. This Stately 3 story Stone Victorian Manor Manifests Character, warmth, nestled in a lush, beautifully landscaped setting. An Architectural masterpiece believed to be designed by Milton B Bean for Dr. Richard V. Mattison. This amazing residence has all the charm of yesterday with the amenities of today’s lifestyle located in sought after Upper Dublin school district and walking distance to downtown Ambler. Some of the many features include the covered porch entry, fenced in yard surrounding the house, 4 + bedrooms, an oversized 1 car garage with large storage area above, central air, an abundance of original gothic windows, high ceilings, partially finished basement, roof top finials, fireplace, newly designed powder room, remodeled kitchen filled with natural; light, wood floors, architectural detailed millwork and trim, create some of the many details of this wonderful home. A gate designed from the Victorian period leads you to the covered front porch adorned with Eastlake trim ready as you welcome family and friends in this pleasant walking neighborhood. As you step inside you will feel the warmth of the elegant living room and formal dining room accented with deep windowsills, wood floors, original detailed millwork featuring old growth chestnut, high ceilings and large gothic windows. The cozy living room is accented with a wood mantel fireplace for a relaxing warm comfortable place to entertain friends or read your favorite book on cold winter night. The family room is bright and sunny and great for hosting a family and friend’s game night. The sunny updated kitchen has abundance of wood cabinets, lots of counter space for preparing home cooked meals, entry to the patio and beautifully landscaped yard, ideal for your summertime barbecue cookouts or a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the beautifully landscaped setting. There is an updated powder room on the 1st floor. From the living room the turned staircase ascending to the 2nd level is highlighted with a gothic glass window. The 2nd floor features a spacious primary bedroom, bright and airy second bedroom, hall bath. Although the closet space in this home is generous the 3rd bedroom on this level was transformed into a dressing area and huge closet and could be turned back to a bedroom or home office. The 3rd Floor offers two generous sized bedrooms with additional closet space. The basement amenities include a finished family / game room, an office, bonus room or dark room for developing photography, plenty of storage, a utility room and laundry area with outside entry to the rear yard. This home includes Central Air, generous closet space, a fenced in yard great for family, for planting a vegetable/ herb garden and entertaining and has plenty of parking along the side and back in addition to the garage. There is easy access to the PA Turnpike, blue route, major highways, public transportation and two trains stations with access to Center City and New York. Walking distance or a short ride to downtown Ambler's amazing restaurants, movie theater, shopping, ice cream shops or to take the train to center city. A wonderfully warm and inviting place to call home.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Utility Room, Bonus Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2547
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2547
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 227.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2547
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 420

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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: UPPER DUBLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397033
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 81.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10465.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 806838
  • School Tax: 6314.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8004.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-00-08497-008
  • Tax Lot: 014
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2547
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 09/24/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: UPPER DUBLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2021
Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Patricia J Fried Estate
Bought by
Rosa Ralph and Rosa Amy
Seller's Agent
Jane Douglass
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Martin Goldfarb
Compass RE
List Price
$579,900
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.57%
Current Estimated Value
$702,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$137,897
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$423,750
Outstanding Balance
$390,589
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$305,575

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2012
Sold by
Fried Patricia J Cline and Fried Patricia J
Bought by
Fried Patricia J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Rosa Ralph $565,000 None Available
Fried Patricia J -- Old Republic National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rosa Ralph $423,750
Previous Owner Fried Patricia J $125,000
Previous Owner Cline Fried Patricia J $125,968
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2021 09/24/21 Sold $565,000 -2.6% $222 / Sq Ft
08/19/2021 08/19/21 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2021 07/31/21 For Sale $579,900 -- $228 / 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 $8,430 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2023 $8,232 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2022 $8,054 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2021 $7,853 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2020 $7,626 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2019 $7,499 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2018 $7,499 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2017 $7,225 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2016 $7,158 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2015 $6,761 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
2014 $6,761 $172,870 $59,000 $113,870
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2004742

Bright MLS

APN: 54-00-08497-008