224 Waring Road

Closed 12/12/24
Closed 12/12/24
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Front door
Flagstone foyer from front door
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Powder room off Foyer
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Hall Bath
Hall Bath
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Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom
En-suite Bath
Lower level
Lower Level
Lower Level
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"Spring" By Joe Mooney
"Autumn" by Joe Mooney
Original Blue Prints
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Last Sold Price
$575,000
4 beds2,325 sqft$247/sqft
224 Waring Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027

Description

-- Highest & Best Offers due by Friday at 5PM -- Welcome to this One-of-a-kind Mid Century Modern home built by the famous Philadelphia Architect, Arthur B White, on a lush half-acre lot located on the most picturesque street in Elkins Park. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has many recent upgrades and tons of unique MCM character, with an open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features updates such as New Gas Range with Vented Hood and Tile backsplash, New Dishwasher, Silestone...-- Highest & Best Offers due by Friday at 5PM -- Welcome to this One-of-a-kind Mid Century Modern home built by the famous Philadelphia Architect, Arthur B White, on a lush half-acre lot located on the most picturesque street in Elkins Park. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home has many recent upgrades and tons of unique MCM character, with an open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen features updates such as New Gas Range with Vented Hood and Tile backsplash, New Dishwasher, Silestone countertops, and floor to ceiling cabinets that provide more than enough storage. Blonde Oak hardwood floors lead to a large expanded living room, family room, a work/study area, and formal dining room with flagstone floor. The Renovated lower level features lots of additional space for a gym, recreation room or guest suite, Plus a laundry area with a New Washer & Dryer, and extra room for storage. The front of the home features New Windows, fresh exterior painting, and landscaping. This home has been lovingly maintained, with additional upgrades that include a New HVAC system with gas forced hot air + heat pump for efficiency (2021), New Hot Water Heater (2024), and custom built-in cabinets in the office (and throughout). This special home is located in an even better location: just a short walk to Ogontz Park, High School Park, & Tacony creek- with Creekside Market & Tap just a couple minutes walk further, along with Jalen Hurts' Foodchasers, and much more dining, shopping nearby. This home is tucked away, yet also convenient to all major roadways and public transportation. To top it off, the seller commissioned the late Joe Mooney, renowned and celebrated Sculptor of Philadelphia, to build the two metal sculptures on the property, named "Spring" and "Autumn," that perfectly-compliment this special 1953 Mid-Century Modern home. Interior photos will be posted once the listing goes Active approx 10/23/24.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/12/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Frank L DeFazio • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
    P: (610) 636-4364 frank@centercityteam.com
  2. Listed by Matthew C Karlson • BHHS Fox & Roach-Center City Walnut
    P: (215) 260-2062 mattkarlson@gmail.com

Property Details for 224 Waring Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PAMC2119946
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$12,909 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1953
Lot Size
0.48 AC / 20,750 SF
County
Montgomery County
Tax ID Number
31-00-04381-007
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
10-23-2024
Subdivision
ELKINS PARK
Subdivision
ELKINS PARK (MONTGOMERY PA)
Municipality
CHELTENHAM TWP
Total Parking Spaces
1
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,325.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$490,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

Elkins Park, PA

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1/48
1

$645,000

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4
Bedrooms
2,350
Square Feet
0.21
Acres

237 Osceola Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

front view of a house with a garden
1/45
2

$475,000

Sold 10/14/25

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Bedrooms
2,306
Square Feet
0.54
Acres

8316 Jenkintown Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

$650,000 | 344 Dogwood Lane, Elkins Park, PA 19027
1/31
3

$650,000

Sold 09/20/24

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Bedrooms
2,404
Square Feet
0.71
Acres

344 Dogwood Lane, Elkins Park, PA 19027

a front view of a house with a yard
1/50
4

$490,000

Sold 02/07/25

4
Bedrooms
2,179
Square Feet
0.24
Acres

7846 Cedar Lane, Elkins Park, PA 19027

a view of a white house next to a yard and trees
1/33
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$675,000

Sold 02/13/26

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.90
Acres

190 Marco Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

$465,000 | 8315 Roberts Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
1/36
6

$465,000

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.29
Acres

8315 Roberts Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

a front view of a house with a yard
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
0.18
Acres

8109 Hawthorne Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027

$455,000 | 7450 4th Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027
1/42
8

$455,000

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Square Feet
0.20
Acres

7450 4th Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

$520,000 | 1605 Beech Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027
1/34
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Bedrooms
2,674
Square Feet
0.26
Acres

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Building Information for 224 Waring Road

Stories2Year Built1953Building Size-Lot Size0.48 AC / 20,750 SF

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Property Information for 224 Waring 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: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $190,900
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $914
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $1,845
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R4
  • Tax Lot: 001
  • School Tax: $10,150
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,325.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 665672
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Carport
  • Attached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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
  • List Agent URL: www.CenterCityTeam.com

Property History for 224 Waring Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2119946

$575,000—
Dec 6, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1547747536

$575,000

+6.1% / yr

Oct 25, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2119946

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PAMC2119946

$575,000
12/06/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1547747536

$575,000

+6.1% / yr

10/25/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMC2119946

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Public Records for 224 Waring Road

Taxable ValueLand$70,200Additions$120,700Total$190,900
Tax Record2025$13,493 ($1,124 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,325 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,325 SqFtStories1Lot Size20,752 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated2005ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN31-00-04381-00-7Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 224 Waring Road

This home is within Cheltenham Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wyncote El School
Public - K to 4
Cedarbrook Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Cheltenham High School
Public - 9 to 12
R & R Perelman Jewish D S-Forman
Private - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Wyncote El School
PublicK to 4

Cedarbrook Middle School
Public7 to 8

Cheltenham High School
Public9 to 12

R & R Perelman Jewish D S-Forman
PrivateK to 5

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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