NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8227 Forrest Ave Elkins Park, PA 19027

Estimated Value: $464,000 - $541,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,877 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2012

Last sale price $222,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 119% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,364/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wyncote Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of August 2012

Classic Elkins Park center hall Colonial set on large lot on a beautiful street. 5 Bedrooms, 2.1 Baths. Full Baths on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Partial Bath in 2nd floor bedroom which was used as a dressing room but can be used as small bedroom or office. All rooms have excellent natural light, particularly the dining room which has a large picture window framing the back yard landscaping. Dining room has extensive built-ins for storage. Master bedroom has 4 large closets as well as 2 built-in dressing tables. Oversize Garage has enclosed area that can be used for storage as well as space for 1 car. Hard wood floors throughout - most rooms freshly painted.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bob Stein

(215) 885-8100 rstein7423@aol.com Weichert Realtors Listed on: 04/23/2012

Weichert Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

JUSTEN GREISING

justen@freshquarters.com Space & Company

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 9,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R4

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,877 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • Cedarbrook Middle School
  • Cheltenham High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 009
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-00-10099-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrig., Ceiling Fans, A/C Units - All As-Is Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1877
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1877
  • Net Sq Ft: 1877.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 122.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1877
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Slate
  • 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: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: CHELTENHAM
  • Middle School: CEDARBROOK
  • High School: CHELTENHAM
  • School District Key: 300200396295
  • High School: CHELTENHAM
  • Middle Or Junior School: CEDARBROOK

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9250.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R4

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 667805
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7212.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31-00-10099-004
  • Tax Lot: 009
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 08/10/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2012
Closed on
Jul 26, 2012
Sold by
Schulman Gail D and Larsen Lisa
Bought by
Rivette Deborah and Gannon Stephen
Seller's Agent
Bob Stein
Weichert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
JUSTEN GREISING
Space & Company
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$222,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.06%
Current Estimated Value
$486,608

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$264,608
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$203,296
Outstanding Balance
$138,832
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$347,776
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
Rivette Deborah $222,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivette Deborah $203,296
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/10/2012 08/10/12 Sold $222,000 -3.1% $118 / Sq Ft
06/14/2012 06/14/12 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2012 04/23/12 For Sale $229,000 -- $122 / 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 $9,282 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2024 $9,282 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2023 $9,178 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2022 $9,020 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2021 $8,773 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2020 $8,520 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2019 $8,350 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2018 $2,551 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2017 $7,972 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2016 $7,918 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2015 $7,549 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
2014 $7,549 $138,980 $54,880 $84,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Bob Stein

    Weichert Corporate

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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    JUSTEN GREISING

    Space & Company

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003935484

Bright MLS

APN: 31-00-10099-004

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Elkins Park 19027

8227 Forrest Ave, Elkins Park, PA

This home is located at 8227 Forrest Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027 since 23 April 2012 and is currently estimated at $486,608, approximately $259 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 8227 Forrest Ave is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Elkins Park School, Wyncote Elementary School, and Cedarbrook Middle School.

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