Last Sold Price
4 beds3,359 sqft$179/sqft
298 Mathers Rd, Ambler, PA 19002

Description

Offered for the first time in 30 years! Wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom stucco colonial on almost an acre in Whitpain Township, with 66 acres of preserved land across the street in the Armentrout Preserve. A joint effort by the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Authority and Whitpain Township has ensured that this land will never be developed. Meticulously maintained by the current owners, this home combines old world charm with an open kitchen/great room that is perfect for entertaining and family...Offered for the first time in 30 years! Wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom stucco colonial on almost an acre in Whitpain Township, with 66 acres of preserved land across the street in the Armentrout Preserve. A joint effort by the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Authority and Whitpain Township has ensured that this land will never be developed. Meticulously maintained by the current owners, this home combines old world charm with an open kitchen/great room that is perfect for entertaining and family living. The first floor features a gracious formal living room with fireplace, dining room with chair rail and built in china cupboard, fabulous updated open kitchen and breakfast room, featuring cherry cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and separate bar/butler's pantry with sink, beverage refrigerator and second dishwasher. The kitchen is open to a large family room with fireplace, wet bar and sliding doors to the flagstone patio. An updated powder room, cozy paneled study and large laundry room with cherry cabinets complete the first floor. The second floor includes a large master bedroom, dressing room with two closets, and master bath, three more bedrooms and an updated hall bath. Oak hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors. A walk-up attic provides plenty of storage. The full basement was recently waterproofed and painted, all electrical was updated, and a new well tank installed. Two car garage with pull down storage. A large flagstone patio overlooks a spacious and beautifully landscaped backyard. Conveniently located near the shops and restaurants of Ambler and Chestnut Hill, major routes and transportation. Award winning Wissahickon School District. One Year Home Warranty
LISTING CLOSED: 05/11/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Patricia M Billock • BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
    P: (215) 990-1260 patty.billock@foxroach.com

Property Details for 298 Mathers Road

Status
MLS #
1004551913
Days on Market
72
Taxes
$8,915 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
0.92 AC / 39,890 SF
Tax ID Number
66-00-03529-005
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (MONTGOMERY PA)
Cross Street
MORRIS
Municipality
WHITPAIN TWP
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,359.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

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Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Philly

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Building Information for 298 Mathers Road

Stories2Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 39,890 SF

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Property Information for 298 Mathers Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WISSAHICKON
  • School District County ID: 300200397032
  • Elementary School: SHADY GROVE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: WISSAHICKON (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • High School: WISSAHICKON SENIOR (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • County: MONTGOMERY
  • MLS Area: Whitpain Twp (10666)
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: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $336,540
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 034
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $30,000
  • Concession Remarks: seller credit
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 19
Room 2
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 12
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 18
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 23
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 18
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 26.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 26
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 8 X 13
  • Room Description: BTLR PRY
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 12
  • Room Description: DEN
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 12
  • Room Description: DRESS RM
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,359.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 178
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 867346
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 298 Mathers Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 11, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1004551913

$600,000
May 2, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #622949169

$600,000
Mar 31, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1004551913

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/11/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1004551913

$600,000
05/02/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #622949169

$600,000
03/31/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1004551913

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Public Records for 298 Mathers Road

Taxable ValueLand$94,530Additions$242,010Total$336,540
Tax Record2025$11,966 ($997 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,359 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,359 SqFtStories2Lot Size39,888 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN66-00-03529-00-5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 298 Mathers Road

This home is within Wissahickon School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 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

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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