1256 Appalachian Rd

Ambler, PA 19002

$915,000
Price
4
Beds
3,963 Sq. Ft.
$231 / Sq. Ft.
3,963
Sq. Ft.
$231
per Sq. Ft.
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Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract
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Description

A polished and well-maintained PAONE built home located in the NO HOA community of Chestnut Creek is where you'll find 1256 Appalachian Road and the thoughtful updates that elevate everyday living. Enhanced by its current owners with meaningful upgrades throughout, this home offers classic architecture paired with a refreshed, move-in-ready presentation. A dramatic two-story foyer sets the tone, featuring a new statement chandelier, refinished hardwood floors across the entire first floor, fresh...A polished and well-maintained PAONE built home located in the NO HOA community of Chestnut Creek is where you'll find 1256 Appalachian Road and the thoughtful updates that elevate everyday living. Enhanced by its current owners with meaningful upgrades throughout, this home offers classic architecture paired with a refreshed, move-in-ready presentation. A dramatic two-story foyer sets the tone, featuring a new statement chandelier, refinished hardwood floors across the entire first floor, fresh paint, and updated lighting. Formal Living and Dining Rooms showcase timeless details including wainscoting, recessed lighting, and a large bay window—ideal for entertaining. A private Office with French doors provides a dedicated work-from-home space. The bright Kitchen has been updated with new stainless steel appliances and matte black hardware, opening to a sunny breakfast area overlooking the rear yard and maintenance-free Evergrain deck. The adjoining Family Room features a vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace, and expansive windows for abundant natural light. The Powder Room has been refreshed with updated lighting and wallpaper, and a convenient Laundry/Mud Room connects to the garage. Upstairs, the Primary Suite offers a vaulted ceiling, generous closet space including a walk-in, and a fully renovated Primary Bathroom. Three additional Bedrooms share a refreshed Hall Bath with updated lighting, hardware, and paint. The professionally finished lower level provides flexible living space ideal for a bonus room, media area, fitness space, or comfortable accommodations for guests, along with a full bath and ample storage. Exterior improvements enhance curb appeal and function, including refreshed front yard landscaping, new fencing, and flagstone with thoughtfully placed trees to discreetly screen utility areas. Additional major upgrades include a NEW ROOF (2026) and new hot water heater (2024). A three-car side-entry garage completes the home. Ideally located near Route 309, the PA Turnpike, and SEPTA rail, with easy access to shopping, dining, and Ambler Borough. Enjoy proximity to Horsham’s celebrated local attractions including Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Graeme Park, the Power Line Trail, community parks, seasonal farmers markets, and vibrant local dining. Just minutes from open green space at Whitemarsh Memorial Park and within the Hatboro-Horsham School District. Call for your showing TODAY!
  1. Listed by Nicole C Miller-DeSantis • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (215)-850-1305 ndesantis@cbpref.com

Property Details for 1256 Appalachian Road

Tax ID Number
36-00-00319-203
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/02/2026 01:13 PM

Property Details for 1256 Appalachian Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #PAMC2166200
Days on Market7
Taxes$12,848 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built2001
Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,905 SF
CountyMontgomery County
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Building Information for 1256 Appalachian Road

Stories2Year Built2001Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,905 SF

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Property Information for 1256 Appalachian Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: HATBORO-HORSHAM
  • School District County ID: 300200397248
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SIMMONS (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: KEITH VALLEY (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: HATBORO-HORSHAM (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Horsham Twp (10636)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $354,920
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $1,392
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $461
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • School Tax: $10,995
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Hot Tub/Spa, Double Sink
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Double Sink
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 12
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 33.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,963.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,526.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,963.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8045/2935/9554/804529359554_512_384_WM_E8ROcR53-g2d-xvF.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 99.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Level
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 694823
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 1256 Appalachian Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2166200

—
Feb 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2166200

$915,000—
Apr 12, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2062920

$835,000—
Apr 5, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509032084

$835,000

+3.7% / yr

Feb 13, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2062920

—
Feb 7, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2062920

$849,900—
Dec 7, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

—
Nov 25, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

$849,900—
Nov 10, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

$874,000—
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

$899,000—
Aug 1, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #80785140

$379,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2166200

—
02/18/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2166200

$915,000
04/12/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2062920

$835,000
04/05/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1509032084

$835,000

+3.7% / yr

02/13/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2062920

—
02/07/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2062920

$849,900
12/07/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

—
11/25/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

$849,900
11/10/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

$874,000
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2055490

$899,000
08/01/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #80785140

$379,900

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Public Records for 1256 Appalachian Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$13,021 ($1,085 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,226 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,526 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt700 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,906 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001ZoningR2CountyMONTGOMERYAPN36-00-00319-20-3Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1256 Appalachian Road

This home is within Hatboro-Horsham School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Simmons El School
Public - K to 5
Keith Valley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Lakeside Girls Academy
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Simmons El School
PublicK to 5

Keith Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Lakeside Girls Academy
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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