NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 Forrest Ave Jenkintown, PA 19046

Estimated Value: $399,000 - $443,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,185 Sq Ft
$357/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 02, 2020

Last sale price $275,000 $232 Per Sq Ft

Est. 54% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,717/month

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • McKinley School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2020

CASH OFFERS ONLY! Highly desirable Crosswicks Farms rancher in Abington Township with Blue Ribbon Schools (McKinley Elementary). 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, wood-burning fireplace and one-car garage. House sits on a 100 ft by 150 ft lot (.34 ac.) House has excellent bones. Low monthly utility bills. Cozy warm house in the winter with gas hot water heat. Comfortable, cool house in the summer with central air conditioning. Updates include Pella windows, vinyl siding, attic insulation, powder room vanity sink and toilet, stainless steel chimney liner and caps and two concrete walkways at front and side/back of house. Beautiful St. Basil Academy's massive grounds are behind the house. Alverthorpe Park is at the corner. Enjoy your morning coffee on the rear patio as you watch the sunrise and listen to the soothing sounds of the pond. Well-landscaped property with many beautiful plants, shrubs, trees and a vegetable garden. Huge shed for added storage. Convenient location with nearby supermarkets, stores, schools, and transportation. This is a unique property that is rarely offered. Seller is eager to relocate and the property is priced at $275,000 for a quick sale. (All inspections would be for buyer's information only.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Godfrey

(215) 499-4292 cgodfrey@quinnwilson.com Quinn & Wilson, Inc. License #RS135398A Listed on: 07/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Ken Buchholz

(215) 962-5803 kennethbuchholz@gmail.com HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown

HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,066

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 150.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,185 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Crosswicks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 008
  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-00-22168-005

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,066

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: port. dw, washer, dryer, refrigerator, shed, window treatments, garage work table & portable shelving, all outside patio/porch furniture, ladder - all "as is" condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: CASH OFFERS ONLY! Highly desirable Crosswicks Farms rancher in Abington Township with Blue Ribbon Schools (McKinley Elementary). 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, wood-burning fireplace and one-car garage. House sits on a 100 ft by 150 ft lot (.34 ac.) House has excellent bones. Low monthly utility bills. Cozy warm house in the winter with gas hot water heat. Comfortable, cool house in the summer with central air conditioning. Updates include Pella windows, vinyl siding, attic insulation, powder room vanity sink and toilet, stainless steel chimney liner and caps and two concrete walkways at front and side/back of house. Beautiful St. Basil Academy's massive grounds are behind the house. Alverthorpe Park is at the corner. Enjoy your morning coffee on the rear patio as you watch the sunrise and listen to the soothing sounds of the pond. Well-landscaped property with many beautiful plants, shrubs, trees and a vegetable garden. Huge shed for added storage. Convenient location with nearby supermarkets, stores, schools, and transportation. This is a unique property that is rarely offered. Seller is eager to relocate and the property is priced at $275,000 for a quick sale. (All inspections would be for buyer's information only.)
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1185
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1185
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 232.07
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1185
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 653

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • 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
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397027
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: MCKINLEY
  • High School: ABINGTON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: ABINGTON JUNIOR

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: V

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 649741
  • School Tax: 4026.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5066.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 30-00-22168-005
  • Tax Lot: 008
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1185
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/02/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: ABINGTON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2021
Sold by
Burke Kevin
Bought by
Burke Lucas
Current Estimated Value
$423,114

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$227,977
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,137

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2020
Closed on
Aug 14, 2020
Sold by
Martin Gary J
Bought by
Burke Kevin
Seller's Agent
Carol Godfrey
Quinn & Wilson, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ken Buchholz
HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$275,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1995
Sold by
Uhlein G Larue
Bought by
Martin Gary J
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
Burke Lucas $312,000 None Available
Burke Kevin $275,000 None Available
Martin Gary J $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Burke Lucas $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Sold $275,000 0.0% $232 / Sq Ft
07/20/2020 07/20/20 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2020 07/15/20 For Sale $275,000 -- $232 / 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 $5,797 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2024 $5,797 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2023 $5,555 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2022 $5,377 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2021 $5,088 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2020 $5,015 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2019 $5,015 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2018 $5,015 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2017 $4,867 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2016 $4,818 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2015 $4,530 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
2014 $4,530 $125,180 $54,980 $70,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carol Godfrey

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Carol Godfrey

    Quinn & Wilson, Inc.

    (215) 499-4292

    29 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Carol Godfrey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ken Buchholz

    HomeSmart Nexus Realty Group - Newtown

    (215) 962-5803

    2 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Ken Buchholz
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC655868

Bright MLS

APN: 30-00-22168-005

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Jenkintown 19046

653 Forrest Ave, Jenkintown, PA

This home is located at 653 Forrest Ave, Jenkintown, PA 19046 since 15 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $423,114, approximately $357 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 653 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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