605 Central Ave Cheltenham, PA 19012
Elkins Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,050
Sq Ft
0.4
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wooded Lot
- No HOA
- Cheltenham High School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Porch
About This Home
As of June 2018Do you want that beautiful sense of colonial history in a fully renovated home but wish to stay suburban? WELL, THIS IS IT! Stone walls, spiral stairs and your own spring house gives you the delights of another age, but central air, new kitchen loaded with conveniences, new tile baths with today's tiles and a family room gives you a sense of now. Living room addition is full of light with the bay window. The fireplace in this room and can also warm you during the holidays. Driveway connects you from Central Ave. to the gorgeous Tookany Creek Parkway. Wonderful trees and green open space that surrounds your home will give you an outside oasis to relax in. Don't compromise on quality and character, give this home a look and you will see immediately it's value at this price.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Don McDonnell
Barandon & Hollinger Real Estate Listed on: 03/20/2018
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1850 | Remodeled in 2014
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Sloped Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Front Yard
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R3
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stone Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,050 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Stone Fireplace
- Replacement Windows
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Home Security System
- Laundry on upper level
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
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- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 2.5 Bathrooms
- Walk-in Shower
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Parking
- 3 Open Parking Spaces
- 3 Parking Spaces
- Driveway
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
- Porch
Schools
- Cheltenham Elementary School
- Cedarbrook Middle School
- Cheltenham High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Rowland Park Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 006
- Assessor Parcel Number 31-00-04687-007
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 20, 2018
Closed on
Jun 13, 2018
Sold by
Sharma Alyson and Sharma Adrian
Bought by
Davis Gregory R
Seller's Agent
Don McDonnell
Barandon & Hollinger Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Darcy Scollin
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$249,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.38%
Original Mortgage
$199,920
Outstanding Balance
$175,067
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$265,866
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 29, 2014
Closed on
Mar 17, 2014
Sold by
Us Bank National Association
Bought by
Sharma Alyson and Sharma Adrian
Seller's Agent
Joseph Kolen
Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
Buyer's Agent
Don McDonnell
Barandon & Hollinger Real Estate
List Price
$87,900
Sold Price
$87,900
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
28.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 2011
Sold by
Penot Raymond J
Bought by
Citigroup Mtg Loan Trust Inc Asset Backe and Us Bank Na
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Not Provided
Bought by
Not Provided
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 6, 2003
Sold by
Malone Thomas F
Bought by
Penot Raymond J and Penot Ruth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 19, 2000
Sold by
Malone Thomas Fintan and Malone Ann Marie
Bought by
Malone Thomas F
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 27, 1999
Sold by
Kratz Frederick C and Kratz Jean B
Bought by
Malone Thomas Fintan and Malone Ann Marie
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | $249,900 | Germantown Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $87,900 | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $2,262 | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $250,000 | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $145,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $199,920 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $0 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2025 04/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/08/2025 03/08/25 | For Sale | $450,000 | +80.1% | $220 / Sq Ft |
| 06/13/2018 06/13/18 | Sold | $249,900 | 0.0% | $122 / Sq Ft |
| 04/10/2018 04/10/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/20/2018 03/20/18 | For Sale | $249,900 | +184.3% | $122 / Sq Ft |
| 03/24/2014 03/24/14 | Sold | $87,900 | 0.0% | $60 / Sq Ft |
| 02/03/2014 02/03/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/29/2014 01/29/14 | For Sale | $87,900 | -- | $60 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,349 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2023 | $7,266 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2022 | $7,141 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2021 | $6,946 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2020 | $6,745 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2019 | $6,611 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2018 | $2,057 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2017 | $6,311 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2016 | $6,269 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2015 | $5,977 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
| 2014 | $5,977 | $110,030 | $36,790 | $73,240 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sandy Wine
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sandy Wine
Springer Realty Group
(484) 498-4000
52 Total Sales
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2018
Don McDonnell
Barandon & Hollinger Real Estate
-
Darcy Scollin
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Darcy Scollin
OFC Realty
(215) 285-6198
1 in this area
107 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2014
Joseph Kolen
Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1000290176
APN: 31-00-04687-007
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