$430,000
SOLD AUG 3, 2024
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,072 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Wyncote Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of August 2024

Elkins Park gem ready for you to just move in! Located on a very pretty street in the heart of Elkins Park. This lovely 4 BR 2BA home SPARKLES! Fresh paint throughout, beautiful gleaming hardwood floors and abundant light create an inviting space just waiting for you to call this gem home. This well maintained home has been well cared for with many improvements. New metal roof 2018, tankless hot water heater, paver driveway and patio, 200 AMP electrical service and electric vehicle charging station in garage. Wood fireplace insert, LED lighting in basement and garage. Remodeled and very attractive bathrooms, gutters with gutter guards. Exterior painted in 2020, new garage door in 2020, upgraded kitchen with hardwood cabinets, central air and gas heat, double pane tilt in energy efficient windows. Great outside space with lovely large, terraced yard for outdoor enjoyment. Great location perfectly positioned within walking distance of Wall Park, Elkins Park Library, less than a mile to Jenkintown or Elkins Park Regional Rail, with easy train service to Center City & airport-perfect combination of location and convenience. This home offers easy access to everything you need for an easy lifestyle. Walking distance to McKinley, Sprinkles Ice Cream, Creekside, Goat House Creamery & Open Book Bookstore, restaurants-Just a quick drive to grocery stores and the restaurants of Jenkintown. Don't miss your opportunity to make 8311 Forrest Avenue your new home sweet home—schedule your appointment today and experience the perfect blend of classic Elkins Park charm and modern living!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Miller

Compass RE License #RS227253L

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Griffin

Keller Williams Main Line License #RS332757

Keller Williams Main Line

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,162

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 2,072 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Natural lighting in basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Schools

  • Wyncote Elementary School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 069
  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-00-10129-001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,162

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator all in as- is condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-28
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Elkins Park gem ready for you to just move in! Located on a very pretty street in the heart of Elkins Park. This lovely 4 BR 2BA home SPARKLES! Fresh paint throughout, beautiful gleaming hardwood floors and abundant light create an inviting space just waiting for you to call this gem home. This well maintained home has been well cared for with many improvements. New metal roof 2018, tankless hot water heater, paver driveway and patio, 200 AMP electrical service and electric vehicle charging station in garage. Wood fireplace insert, LED lighting in basement and garage. Remodeled and very attractive bathrooms, gutters with gutter guards. Exterior painted in 2020, new garage door in 2020, upgraded kitchen with hardwood cabinets, central air and gas heat, double pane tilt in energy efficient windows. Great outside space with lovely large, terraced yard for outdoor enjoyment. Great location perfectly positioned within walking distance of Wall Park, Elkins Park Library, less than a mile to Jenkintown or Elkins Park Regional Rail, with easy train service to Center City & airport-perfect combination of location and convenience. This home offers easy access to everything you need for an easy lifestyle. Walking distance to McKinley, Sprinkles Ice Cream, Creekside, Goat House Creamery & Open Book Bookstore, restaurants-Just a quick drive to grocery stores and the restaurants of Jenkintown. Don't miss your opportunity to make 8311 Forrest Avenue your new home sweet home—schedule your appointment today and experience the perfect blend of classic Elkins Park charm and modern living!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Basement
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2072
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2072
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 202.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2072
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8311

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Masonry
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: CHELTENHAM
  • Elementary School: WYNCOTE
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396295
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WYNCOTE

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13968.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 7129.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9162.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31-00-10129-001
  • Tax Lot: 069
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2072
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 08/03/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHELTENHAM

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2008
Sold by
Ghan Thomas D and Feather Cheryl Cohn
Bought by
Ghan Thomas D and Feather Cheryl C
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$440,656

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1998
Sold by
Simmons R Jeffrey
Bought by
Ghan Thomas D and Feather Cheryl Cohn

Map

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Trustee Deed $120,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/03/2024 08/03/24 Sold $430,000 +2.4% $208 / Sq Ft
07/06/2024 07/06/24 For Sale $419,900 0.0% $203 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Off Market $419,900 -- --
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2024 06/27/24 For Sale $419,900 -- $203 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $9,149 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2023 $9,046 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2022 $8,891 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2021 $8,648 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2020 $8,399 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2019 $8,231 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2018 $2,379 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2017 $7,858 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2016 $7,805 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2015 $7,442 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
2014 $7,442 $137,000 $60,790 $76,210
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAMC2109024

Bright MLS

APN: 31-00-10129-001