Seller's Agent in 2020
Scott Laughlin
BHHS Fox & Roach
(215) 275-1685
4 in this area
87 Total Sales
551 Shoemaker Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027
Estimated Value: $482,854 - $525,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,257
Sq Ft
$220/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Wyncote Elementary School Rated A-
- Sun or Florida Room
- 2 Car Detached Garage
About This Home
As of July 2020Do you ever get that feeling that this might be the one? How can you not love the Renaissance Revival style of this delightful 1920's Colonial? It's simply so inviting the moment you pull up to the curb. Located on a quiet, one-way street that's tucked away from any busy road, the house is so welcoming. Yet one can walk to the Elkins Park Library right around the corner, the Ogontz Field (for track & soccer) and Richard Wall Park for recreation. It's also just a few more blocks to the Elkins Park train station and the shops & restaurants nearby. One of the most beautiful elements of the home is the original terra-cotta tiled roof! The efficient floor plan gives you all the rooms one needs without excess. The central entry hall connects all the first floor rooms. The large living room has a most unique curved fireplace & a set of bookcases flanking the rear windows. The large, heated sunroom off the living room is the perfect place to watch TV or work from home. The spacious dining room has plantation shutters to control the light and privacy on the lower half of the windows. The kitchen has just been completely remodeled (in 2017) and has everything one could need. There is ample room for a table/island in the middle of the kitchen. The custom tiled backsplash and the concrete counters are a nice contrast to each other. There is a Fridgidaire Gallery gas stove, and a suite of Samsung appliances including an oversized side-by-side fridge with water & ice dispenser. The powder room was remodeled in 2014 and there is a perfect little bench where one can take off the shoes when entering from the back door. Upstairs, there are 4 large bedrooms in each corner of the 2nd floor. One of the bedrooms has a large dressing area/room with French doors to the Juliet balcony over the front door! The hall bathroom on this floor was just remodeled in 2019. The entire third floor is a great family/teen/get-a-way space that has the 2nd full bathroom and a huge walk-in closet for storage. The basement, while un-finished, has good ceiling height, Both the furnace and the hot water heater were replaced in 2013. Out back, there is a patio tucked up against the house, and a nice & level grassy area for playtime. The detached 2-car garage does need some attention, but look at everything else you are getting with this property! It's a great house, in a great community, waiting for you to call it home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(215) 275-1685 Scott.Laughlin@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon Listed on: 05/29/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 0.00
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned R4
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Tile Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,257 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2.5 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Window Treatments
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Hot Water Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Elkins Park Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 052
- Assessor Parcel Number 31-00-24538-001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2023
Sold by
Thomas John
Bought by
Thomas John and Thomas Elizabeth
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Jun 24, 2020
Sold by
Williams Walter H and Williams Dallie S
Bought by
Thomas Elizabeth and Thomas John
Seller's Agent
Scott Laughlin
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Buyer's Agent
Sean Ryan
Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,100
4.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.20%
Original Mortgage
$327,750
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 8, 2013
Closed on
Sep 19, 2013
Sold by
Pevar Maxwell and Pevar Shirley
Bought by
Williams Walter H and Williams Dallie S
Seller's Agent
Iris Segal
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Virginia Karwel
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$240,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.47%
Original Mortgage
$192,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas John | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Thomas Elizabeth | $345,000 | None Available | |
| Williams Walter H | $240,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Thomas Elizabeth | $327,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Williams Walter H | $192,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2020 07/15/20 | Sold | $345,000 | +4.6% | $153 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/02/2020 06/02/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/29/2020 05/29/20 | For Sale | $329,900 | +37.5% | $146 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/20/2013 09/20/13 | Sold | $240,000 | 0.0% | $106 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/21/2013 08/21/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/08/2013 08/08/13 | For Sale | $240,000 | -- | $106 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,162 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2024 | $10,162 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2023 | $10,048 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2022 | $9,875 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2021 | $9,605 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2020 | $9,328 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2019 | $9,142 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2018 | $2,658 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2017 | $8,728 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2016 | $8,669 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2015 | $8,265 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
| 2014 | $8,265 | $152,160 | $53,940 | $98,220 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Scott Laughlin
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Jeff Chirico
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Jeff Chirico
EXP Realty, LLC
(267) 888-5558
94 in this area
215 Total Sales
-
Sean Ryan
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Sean Ryan
Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
(267) 446-6964
11 in this area
164 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2013
Iris Segal
Long & Foster
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Buyer's Agent in 2013
Virginia Karwel
BHHS Fox & Roach
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PAMC650060
APN: 31-00-24538-001
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