NOT LISTED FOR SALE
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,104 Sq Ft
2.04 Acres

Last Sold October 18, 2022

Last sale price $747,000 $355 Per Sq Ft

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 2.04 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Gwynedd El School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • 4-minute walk to Ambler Borough Park

About This Home

As of October 2022

Back in1921 Garnett M. Deck built a "cabin in the woods" of Ambler. He and his wife Blanche raised six children there and opened the local hardware store that still operates on North Main Street. Three families have owned this magical place since it was built…the Deck’s, the Betts’ and the Quinn’s. Now it’s your turn to buy the Lodge and start making YOUR memories. The house has 2100 square feet of living space, a pond, an ½ acre open playing field, a pickle ball court, and another 1 ½ acres of ground with hundreds of mature trees. Come and sit on the huge wrap around porch and experience firsthand the beauty of nature all around you. And come wintertime you will be living in front of the two-story stone fireplace in the great room!
The recent owners have made the three bedrooms downstairs into “themed” rooms for an Airbnb experience. You could continue offering that rental opportunity or easily reclaim the rooms for your family. Its unique design combines rustic with vintage and many modern amenities. The second floor is ready for the next renovation...perhaps a master suite with great views of the property.
At the Lodge you have the best of both worlds...a quiet and private island away from the hustle and bustle and yet only a few minutes’ walk to Ambler's fine restaurants, pubs, live performance theater, independent film house, food co-op, retail shops and the regional train line taking you to Doylestown, Philadelphia and New York! This is a one-of-a-kind home, and this is a once in a lifetime chance to own a piece of Ambler history and live in the most unique and special spot in the area!

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived."
-Henry David Thoreau

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bernadette Dougherty

BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell License #RS344764 Listed on: 07/19/2022

BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell

Last Buyer's Agent

Christy Bennett

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,575

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 2.04 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 375.00 x 0.00
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R1A

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,104 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Paneling
  • Wood Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Flue
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Dining Area
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Sump Pump
  • Exterior Cameras
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry on upper level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Schools

  • Lower Gwynedd Elementary School
  • Wissahickon Middle School
  • Wissahickon High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating Available
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 69
  • Assessor Parcel Number 01-00-05665-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,575

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cabin/Lodge
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Back in1921 Garnett M. Deck built a "cabin in the woods" of Ambler. He and his wife Blanche raised six children there and opened the local hardware store that still operates on North Main Street. Three families have owned this magical place since it was built…the Deck’s, the Betts’ and the Quinn’s. Now it’s your turn to buy the Lodge and start making YOUR memories. The house has 2100 square feet of living space, a pond, an ½ acre open playing field, a pickle ball court, and another 1 ½ acres of ground with hundreds of mature trees. Come and sit on the huge wrap around porch and experience firsthand the beauty of nature all around you. And come wintertime you will be living in front of the two-story stone fireplace in the great room! The recent owners have made the three bedrooms downstairs into “themed” rooms for an Airbnb experience. You could continue offering that rental opportunity or easily reclaim the rooms for your family. Its unique design combines rustic with vintage and many modern amenities. The second floor is ready for the next renovation...perhaps a master suite with great views of the property. At the Lodge you have the best of both worlds...a quiet and private island away from the hustle and bustle and yet only a few minutes’ walk to Ambler's fine restaurants, pubs, live performance theater, independent film house, food co-op, retail shops and the regional train line taking you to Doylestown, Philadelphia and New York! This is a one-of-a-kind home, and this is a once in a lifetime chance to own a piece of Ambler history and live in the most unique and special spot in the area! “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." -Henry David Thoreau
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fireplace Features: Flue For Stove, Mantel(s), Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls, Dry Wall, Wood Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Sump Pump
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 33.00
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2104
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2104
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 361.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2104
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Hot Tub
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Exterior Cameras
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WISSAHICKON
  • Elementary School: LOWER GWYNEDD
  • Middle School: WISSAHICKON
  • High School: WISSAHICKON
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397032
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LOWER GWYNEDD
  • High School: WISSAHICKON
  • Middle Or Junior School: WISSAHICKON

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 375.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 88862.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R1A

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 592630
  • School Tax: 2984.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4575.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 01-00-05665-004
  • Tax Lot: 69
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2104
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 10/18/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/18/2022 10/18/22 Sold $747,000 -1.7% $355 / Sq Ft
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2022 07/19/22 For Sale $760,000 +1.7% $361 / Sq Ft
07/19/2022 07/19/22 Off Market $747,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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MLS Number: PAMC2042502

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