NOT LISTED FOR SALE

905 Forest Dr Ambler, PA 19002

Upper Montgomery County Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,000,000 - $2,043,887

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,842 Sq Ft
$420/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2018

Last sale price $585,000 $152 Per Sq Ft

Est. 176% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,412/month

96 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Shady Grove Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of March 2018

This is a rare find in prestigious Gwynedd Valley. Charming custom built home ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac with large 1.4 acre park like setting. Walking distance to Gwynedd Valley train station, top ranked Wissahickon School District, quick access to major roadways, shopping and dining. Enter from front porch into 2 story, light filled foyer. Hardwood floors throughout. Radiant heat in the spacious family room with fireplace and feature wall of windows looking through mature trees to Trewellyn Creek, whose peaceful waters back the property. Beautiful view from all windows. Great potential with unfinished basement. and full floored attic space. With this blue ribbon location, this may be a fabulous opportunity for a rebuild or renovation. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Linda Gedney

Compass RE License #RS197589L Listed on: 09/26/2017

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelly Franklin

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown License #RS227864L

BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,947

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio

Schools

  • Wissahickon Middle School
  • Wissahickon Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 073
  • Assessor Parcel Number 39-00-01240-008

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,947

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer & Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 13
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3842
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3842
  • Net Sq Ft: 3050.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 213.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3050
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 792
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 905

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Brick, Stone
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard, Radiant
  • 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: WISSAHICKON
  • Middle School: WISSAHICKON
  • High School: WISSAHICKON SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397032
  • High School: WISSAHICKON SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: WISSAHICKON

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.40
  • Lot Dimensions: 283
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 60348.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6947.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 39-00-01240-008
  • Tax Lot: 073
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 03/30/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2017
Closed on
Mar 15, 2018
Sold by
Alma Stanert Estate
Bought by
Sheth Amish and Lothe Pooja
Seller's Agent
Linda Gedney
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Shelly Franklin
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-10%
Current Estimated Value
$1,615,296

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,030,296
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,425,000
Interest Rate
4.43%
Mortgage Type
Construction
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
Sheth Amish $585,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sheth Amish $1,440,000
Closed Sheth Amish $1,440,000
Closed Sheth Amish $1,425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Sold $585,000 -10.0% $152 / Sq Ft
12/31/2017 12/31/17 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2017 09/26/17 For Sale $650,000 -- $169 / 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 $19,327 $649,060 -- --
2024 $19,327 $649,060 -- --
2023 $18,368 $649,060 $0 $0
2022 $17,691 $649,060 $0 $0
2021 $17,112 $649,060 $0 $0
2020 $3,977 $154,980 $0 $0
2019 $6,995 $278,780 $0 $0
2018 $1,438 $283,420 $154,980 $128,440
2017 $6,763 $283,420 $154,980 $128,440
2016 $6,652 $283,420 $154,980 $128,440
2015 $6,322 $283,420 $154,980 $128,440
2014 $6,322 $283,420 $154,980 $128,440
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Gedney

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Linda Gedney

    Compass RE

    (215) 205-0181

    13 in this area

    131 Total Sales

    Linda Gedney
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  • Shelly Franklin

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Shelly Franklin

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (267) 241-2702

    69 Total Sales

    Shelly Franklin
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001248041

Bright MLS

APN: 39-00-01240-008

Pennsylvania Montgomery County Ambler 19002 Upper Montgomery County

905 Forest Dr, Ambler, PA

This home is located at 905 Forest Dr, Ambler, PA 19002 since 26 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,615,296, approximately $420 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 905 Forest Dr is a home located in Montgomery County with nearby schools including Shady Grove Elementary School, Wissahickon Middle School, and Wissahickon Senior High School.

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