8238 Brookside Rd Elkins Park, PA 19027

Listing Details

• Property Type: Residential
• Structure Type: Detached
• Architectural Style: Colonial
• Ownership: Fee Simple
• Exclusions: Mounted TV in kitchen, wood shelf in main bedroom
• Inclusions: Washer, dryer, refrigerator, range (all in as-is condition with no monetary value)
• New Construction: No
• Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
• Year Built: 1925
• Automatically Close On Close Date: No
• Remarks Public: Move right into this charming 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath colonial home in the sought-after neighborhood of Elkins Park. With many original features combined with thoughtful updates, this spacious residence offers a perfect blend of timeless character and contemporary living. The main floor welcomes you with a bright, expansive living room featuring a gorgeous stone fireplace, recessed lighting, and a seamless flow into the large dining room, complete with built-ins. From the dining room, step into the inviting sunroom, a tranquil space to relax and enjoy the view of your private, large backyard. The modern kitchen showcases sleek black and white tile, white cabinetry, and newer appliances, with a breakfast bar perfect for casual dining or morning coffee. A convenient powder room completes the main level. As you head up to the second floor, you'll find a spacious main bedroom with ample closet space, a fully renovated hall bath, a large second bedroom, and a versatile office space with built-ins, perfect for working from home. The third floor features a third bedroom with skylights and an en-suite bath. The basement provides ample storage, a laundry room, and a large open area with potential for additional living or recreational space. Outside, the property boasts a 2-car detached garage and a beautifully landscaped, private backyard that backs up to a babbling brook. All this is located in beautiful Elkins Park, Cheltenham, close to shopping, parks, dining, and public transit.
• Special Features: None
• Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

• Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
• Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Built-Ins, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
• Window Features: Bay/Bow
• Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood
• Fireplaces Count: 1
• Fireplace: Yes
• Foundation Details: Stone
• Levels Count: 3
• Room Count: 8
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Utility Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
• Basement: Yes
• Basement Type: Full
• Laundry Type: Basement
• Total Sq Ft: 2792
• Living Area Sq Ft: 2222
• Price Per Sq Ft: 191.27
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2222
• Below Grade Sq Ft: 570
• Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 570
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 8238

Beds/Baths

• Bedrooms: 3
• Total Bathrooms: 3
• Full Bathrooms: 2
• Half Bathrooms: 1
• Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
• Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
• Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
• Other Structures List: Garage(s)
• Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
• Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
• Roof: Pitched, Shingle
• Water Access: No
• Waterfront: No
• Water Oriented: No
• Pool: No Pool
• Tidal Water: No
• Water View: No

Garage/Parking

• Garage Spaces: 2.00
• Garage: Yes
• Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
• Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
• Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
• Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
• Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

• Central Air Conditioning: No
• Cooling Fuel: Electric
• Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
• Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
• Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Oil
• 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: CHELTENHAM
• School District Key: 300200396295
• School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

• Land Use Code: 1101
• Lot Features: Level
• Lot Size Acres: 0.27
• Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 0.00
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 11700.00
• Property Condition: Very Good
• Year Assessed: 2024
• Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• School Tax: 7713.00
• Tax Annual Amount: 9913.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: 31-00-03763-004
• Tax Lot: 043
• Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2222
• County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Tax Year: 2023
• Close Date: 10/31/2024

MLS Schools

• School District Name: CHELTENHAM