218 Southern Ave

Ambler, PA 19002

$160,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,200 Sq. Ft.
$133 / Sq. Ft.
1,200
Sq. Ft.
$133
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 10/28/15
Closed 10/28/15

Description

Wow! This adorable and affordable 3 bedroom home is ideally situated on a quiet tree-lined block in much sought after Ambler Borough, an amazing destination town -- located steps away from incredible restaurants, theaters, shopping, farmers market & annual festivals - and also a short walk to several neighborhood parks and the regional train (approx 30 mins to downtown Center City, Philadelphia!) In addition, this location enables you to take advantage of award-winning Wissahickon School District,...Wow! This adorable and affordable 3 bedroom home is ideally situated on a quiet tree-lined block in much sought after Ambler Borough, an amazing destination town -- located steps away from incredible restaurants, theaters, shopping, farmers market & annual festivals - and also a short walk to several neighborhood parks and the regional train (approx 30 mins to downtown Center City, Philadelphia!) In addition, this location enables you to take advantage of award-winning Wissahickon School District, Ranked as One of the Top 250 High Schools in AMERICA in 2015 by NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE! Upon entering property, you are greeted by a nice-sized front yard and patio; the interior of the home features a spacious living room and dining room with charming original hardwood flooring, new neutral paint & lots of natural light. There is also an updated eat in kitchen, and downstairs you'll find a walk-out semi-finished basement with separate laundry room with utility sink and one-car attached garage. Upstairs you will find 3 attractive bedrooms w/ good closets. With a history of very low utility bills and low taxes, this is a wonderful and affordable opportunity for first time home buyers, empty nesters, investors, or those who are just sick of throwing their money away on rent! This home is not to be missed! Check it out today!
  1. Listed by Jeanne M Polizzi • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (215)-767-7814 jpolizzi@cbpref.com

Property Details for 218 Southern Avenue

Tax ID Number
01-00-04792-004
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
AirLite
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/24/2023 07:02 AM

Property Details for 218 Southern Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #1002700136
Days on Market17
Taxes$2,238 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1955
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,600 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Location

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Building Information for 218 Southern Avenue

Stories2Residences-Year Built1955Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$966 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$780

Property Taxes

$187

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 218 Southern Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON
  • School District County ID: 300200397032
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Ambler Boro (10601)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Assessed Value: $78,940
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R3
  • Tax Lot: 155
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $3
  • Concession Remarks: seller assist
Rooms
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,200.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 16
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 592331
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS

Property History for 218 Southern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 18, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #564281609

$155,200—
Oct 28, 2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002700136

$160,000—
Oct 1, 2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002700136

—
Sep 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002700136

$162,500—
Aug 31, 2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007874856

$159,800—
Jul 16, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007874856

$159,800—
Jul 15, 2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007858214

$159,900—
Jun 19, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007858214

$159,900—
Jun 18, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007815192

$164,800—
Apr 27, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007815192

$164,900—
Apr 25, 2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007722274

$169,800—
Dec 22, 2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007629382

$169,900—
Nov 4, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007722274

$169,900—
Jun 10, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007629382

$169,900—
Dec 29, 2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009155772

$180,000—
Sep 12, 2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1009005668

$189,000—
Sep 10, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009155772

$180,000—
Mar 12, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009005668

$199,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/18/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #564281609

$155,200
10/28/2015

Closed

BRIGHT #1002700136

$160,000
10/01/2015

Pending

BRIGHT #1002700136

—
09/15/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002700136

$162,500
08/31/2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007874856

$159,800
07/16/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007874856

$159,800
07/15/2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1007858214

$159,900
06/19/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007858214

$159,900
06/18/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007815192

$164,800
04/27/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007815192

$164,900
04/25/2015

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007722274

$169,800
12/22/2014

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1007629382

$169,900
11/04/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007722274

$169,900
06/10/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007629382

$169,900
12/29/2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1009155772

$180,000
09/12/2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1009005668

$189,000
09/10/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009155772

$180,000
03/12/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009005668

$199,000

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Public Records for 218 Southern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$28,720Additions$50,220Total$78,940
Tax Record2025$3,270 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,599 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1955ZoningR3CountyMONTGOMERYAPN01-00-04792-00-4

Schools near 218 Southern Avenue

This home is within Wissahickon School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Shady Grove El School
Public - K to 5
Wissahickon Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Wissahickon Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Holy Family Learning-Ambler Day School
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Shady Grove El School
PublicK to 5

Wissahickon Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wissahickon Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Holy Family Learning-Ambler Day School
Private5 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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