1603 Hillcrest Rd

Glenside, PA 19038

$555,000
Price
4
Beds
2,635 Sq. Ft.
$211 / Sq. Ft.
2,635
Sq. Ft.
$211
per Sq. Ft.

Description

In the far Southwest corner of Cheltenham Township, a lovely community was established after the turn of the 20th century, called Laverock after the local railroad station that used to be located in the neighborhood. After the Great Depression, our area saw an exponential growth in real estate development. By 1937, all of the roads that now make up Laverock were laid, and "modest" stone homes were constructed on spacious 1/2 acre+ lots. The primary developer of Laverock was Charles F. Puff Jr. who...In the far Southwest corner of Cheltenham Township, a lovely community was established after the turn of the 20th century, called Laverock after the local railroad station that used to be located in the neighborhood. After the Great Depression, our area saw an exponential growth in real estate development. By 1937, all of the roads that now make up Laverock were laid, and "modest" stone homes were constructed on spacious 1/2 acre+ lots. The primary developer of Laverock was Charles F. Puff Jr. who acquired the majority of the land, and began advertising the sale of both lots (for owners to build their own designs) as well as speculative housing for resale. A total of 93 lots were part of the original Laverock development. Based on historical research, it is believed that this property was constructed in late 1937 or early 1938, as that was the height of the sales records for this development, and there was no record of the house on the land in the 1937 railroad atlas. What stands today at 1603 Hillcrest Road is a lovely center hall stone Colonial with a slate roof that offers gracious living space within its 2,600+ Sq. Ft. of living space. Situated on a 1/4 acre parcel, it’s a manageable property with minimal yard maintenance. A long driveway extends along the south side of the home that provides access to the 1-car garage around the back. Enter into the foyer, and the first thing you will notice is the beautiful random width & pegged Oak flooring. The living room occupies the entire southern side of the 1st floor with a lovely wood burning fireplace anchoring the outside wall. A large picture window overlooks the front yard. The spacious dining room has two built-in corner hutches and chair rails on all four walls. One has access to the 3-season sun room with walls of windows overlooking the side yard and rear yard. The hot tub that conveys just outside. The kitchen was just upgraded this year, with new cabinetry, counters and a unique tiled backsplash of extra-long handmade white subway tiles. All of the necessary appliances are stainless steel, including the fridge, gas stove, microwave and dishwasher. There is a lovely greenhouse window overlooking the rear yard, a perfect spot to grow fresh herbs during the cooler months! Just off the kitchen is a large breakfast room with direct access to the rear patio, yard and garage. The powder room is conveniently tucked into one corner of this room. The coat closet is located in the main center hall. Upstairs, there are four large bedrooms and three full baths. The primary suite occupies the entire space above the dining room & kitchen. It has windows overlooking the front and side yards, a walk-in closet and a full ensuite bath with stall shower. The rear bedroom over the garage area has its own ensuite bath. The middle bedroom has two built-in bookcases while the front guest bedroom is flooded with light from three windows facing east and south. The hall bath has a tub/shower combination, and there is even access to a lovely 2nd floor deck overlooking the rear yard. There is also access to the walk-up attic from the 2nd floor hallway. The attic is floored for additional storage. The full basement provides ample storage and this is also where the laundry is located. The property is convenient to so many places. Just 5 minutes south and one can enjoy all of the great shops & restaurants of Chestnut Hill. Access to public transportation is also just 5-10 minutes away, at either the Chestnut Hill East SEPTA line, or the Glenside SEPTA station. More great dining & shopping can be found nearby as well, in Glenside and Jenkintown. Access to Route 309 is just 5 minutes away, which takes one to the PA Turnpike for commuting east or west. Laverock is a wonderful neighborhood, with sidewalks on all of the streets for evening or morning walks with your two or four legged family members!
  1. Listed by Scott Laughlin • BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
    P: (215)-275-1685 scott.laughlin@foxroach.com

Property Details for 1603 Hillcrest Road

Tax ID Number
31-00-14776-007
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2025 01:12 AM

Property Details for 1603 Hillcrest Road

StatusActive
MLS #PAMC2160400
Days on Market56
Taxes$12,463 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,275 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

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Building Information for 1603 Hillcrest Road

Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.26 AC / 11,275 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,781 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,742

Property Taxes

$1,039

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1603 Hillcrest Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CHELTENHAM
  • School District County ID: 300200396295
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Cheltenham Twp (10631)
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: $183,520
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $963
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $1,826
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 013
  • School Tax: $9,757
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,635.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,635.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,635.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8042/8963/4852/804289634852_512_384_WM_jIWUfcSOxcxfJ9M3.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • 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-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 76.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 669369
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.classic-neighborhoods.com

Property History for 1603 Hillcrest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2160400

$555,000—
Nov 8, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

$415,000—
Nov 5, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1482339165

$415,000—
Sep 7, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
Aug 23, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
Aug 22, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
Aug 22, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
Aug 4, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

$425,000—
Jun 28, 2011

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009221880

$388,800—
Mar 7, 2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009221880

$400,000—
Aug 4, 2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009050508

$430,000—
Apr 30, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009050508

$430,000—
Feb 2, 2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC487040

$398,800—
Dec 15, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC487040

$398,800—
Dec 6, 2006

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC450126

$398,800—
Sep 5, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC450126

$435,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/03/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2160400

$555,000
11/08/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

$415,000
11/05/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1482339165

$415,000
09/07/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
08/23/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
08/22/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
08/22/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

—
08/04/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC2003860

$425,000
06/28/2011

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009221880

$388,800
03/07/2011

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009221880

$400,000
08/04/2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009050508

$430,000
04/30/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009050508

$430,000
02/02/2007

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PAMC487040

$398,800
12/15/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC487040

$398,800
12/06/2006

Expired

BRIGHT #PAMC450126

$398,800
09/05/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMC450126

$435,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1603 Hillcrest Road

Taxable ValueLand$61,470Additions$122,050Total$183,520
Tax Record2024$12,568 ($1,047 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,635 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,635 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN31-00-14776-00-7Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1603 Hillcrest Road

This home is within Cheltenham Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glenside Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Elkins Park School
Public - 5 to 6
Cedarbrook Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Cheltenham High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Glenside Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Elkins Park School
Public5 to 6

Cedarbrook Middle School
Public7 to 8

Cheltenham High School
Public9 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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More information about 1603 Hillcrest Road, Glenside, PA 19038

1603 Hillcrest Road is a single family home for sale in Glenside, PA 19038. This property was listed for sale on November 3, 2025 by BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon, it's currently listed at $555,000. It has been on the market for a total of 56 days and was last sold on November 8, 2021. This listing's school district is Cheltenham Township School District. Nearby schools include Glenside Elementary School, Elkins Park School and Cedarbrook Middle School. 1603 Hillcrest Road is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 2,635 sqft single family home built in 1938.

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