485 Ambler Road

Closed 8/3/09

Sold

Last Sold Price

$363,918

3 beds2 baths2,229 sqft$163/sqft

485 Ambler Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.60 acresLot Size

1898Year Built

$163/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This house is far from ordinary. A former carriage house for a turn-of-the-century mansion, this stone single has been updated over the years. The result is a blend of best of old and new. The house boasts renovated kitchen with custom Thompsonville cabinets, new window, new granite counters, new dishwasher, h/w floor. A 440 sq.ft. family room has been added with gas fireplace, custom mantel, upgraded carpet, built-in bookcases, new windows and full bath with shower. Narrow plank original h/w floors...This house is far from ordinary. A former carriage house for a turn-of-the-century mansion, this stone single has been updated over the years. The result is a blend of best of old and new. The house boasts renovated kitchen with custom Thompsonville cabinets, new window, new granite counters, new dishwasher, h/w floor. A 440 sq.ft. family room has been added with gas fireplace, custom mantel, upgraded carpet, built-in bookcases, new windows and full bath with shower. Narrow plank original h/w floors recently refinished. The character of the original house includes built-ins and fireplaces in the living and dining rooms. Central air included. A turret defines the shape of the dining room and one of the bedrooms directly above it. Outside features include slate roof, newer deck, covered front porch. Nearly 3/4 acre with mature trees and plantings promote seclusion and privacy. Houses across road sold close to $1 million. Some may call this stone beauty "vintage." You will call it wonderful. Home warranty plan.

Listed by: Patricia Crane 215.913.6512 pat@patcranehomes.com • Weichert Realtors-Springhouse

Listing closed: 08/03/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003415673

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$630,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

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$715,000

Sold 08/11/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,000
Square Feet: 0.23
Acres

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2,340
Square Feet: 0.62
Acres

1332 Cinnamon Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,815
Square Feet: 0.53
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Bedrooms: 3
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Square Feet: 0.46
Acres

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front view of house with a yard and potted plants

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Square Feet: 0.61
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a backyard of a house with large trees and outdoor seating

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,952
Square Feet: 0.88
Acres

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1/3

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Square Feet: 1.83
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Property Information for 485 Ambler Road

Property Details

Taxes: $4,179 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Montgomery County
Tax ID Number: 54-00-00394-002
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Carriage House, Colonial
Levels/Stories: 3+
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: FORT WASHINGTON
Subdivision: FORT WASHINGTON (MONTGOMERY PA)
Cross Street: BETHLEHEM PIKE
Municipality: UPPER DUBLIN TWP
Total Parking Spaces: 0
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 8
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,229.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Year Built: 1898
Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,069 SF

Location

School District Name: UPPER DUBLIN
School District County ID: 300200397033

Elementary School: FORT WASHINGTON (MONTGOMERY PA)
Middle Or Junior School: SANDY RUN (MONTGOMERY PA)
High School: UPPER DUBLIN (MONTGOMERY PA)
County: MONTGOMERY
MLS Area: Upper Dublin Twp (10654)

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

Tax Year: 2008
Tax Assessed Value: $140,130

Land Use Code: 1101
Zoning: A
Tax Lot: 016

Lease Information

Concessions: No
Concession Remarks: 3%

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,229.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 2,229.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Slate
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/4015/8344/300840158344_512_384_WM_uzCy948a9H6Pkw0K.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Full
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Property Attached Y/N: false
Other Structure: Above Grade, Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 153
Fencing: Other

Sign On Property: No
Parcel ID: 802319

Parking

Type Of Parking: None
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area
Fireplace: No

Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Access To Pool Y/N: No

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Gas
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent URL: www.PatCraneHomes.com

Property History for 485 Ambler Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 3, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #275562038	$363,918	—
Aug 3, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1003415673	$363,918	—
May 17, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1003415673		—
Dec 1, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003415673	$425,000	—
Oct 30, 2002	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC199856	$220,000	—
Sep 9, 2002	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC199856		—
Aug 28, 2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC199856	$219,900	—
Mar 31, 1997	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC575694	$126,000	—
Mar 12, 1997	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC575694		—
Feb 4, 1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC575694	$139,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/03/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #275562038	$363,918
08/03/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1003415673	$363,918
05/17/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1003415673	—
12/01/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003415673	$425,000
10/30/2002	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC199856	$220,000
09/09/2002	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC199856	—
08/28/2002	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC199856	$219,900
03/31/1997	Closed BRIGHT #PAMC575694	$126,000
03/12/1997	Pending BRIGHT #PAMC575694	—
02/04/1997	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC575694	$139,900

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

Public Records for 485 Ambler Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2026$578 ($48 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size20,358 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningACountyMONTGOMERYAPN54-00-00397-12-8

Schools near 485 Ambler Road

This home is within Upper Dublin School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Fort Washington El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
9/10	Sandy Run Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	2.5 mi
9/10	Upper Dublin High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Holy Family Learning-Ambler Day School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Germantown Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Fort Washington El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
9/10	Sandy Run Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	2.5 mi
9/10	Upper Dublin High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Holy Family Learning-Ambler Day School Private5 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi
NR	Germantown Academy PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi

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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 485 Ambler Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$363,918	3	2	2,229	26,069
489 Ambler Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$442,000	4	3	2,206	13,547
214 North Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$20,000	3	2	2,432	18,208
475 Ambler Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$1,112,288	4	4	3,606	68,023
206 North Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$420,000	6	3	5,043	29,576
212 North Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$546,000	4	4	3,547	11,935
450 Ambler Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$800,000	5	4	4,747	32,962
470 Ambler Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$460,000	4	3	4,683	34,486
215 North Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$650,000	5	4	2,910	23,975
112 Rue Charmille Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$247,500	4	4	2,208	8,154
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108 Rue Charmille Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$308,500	4	4	2,340	8,490
445 Ambler Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$900,000	2	2	2,600	381,150
100 Rue Charmille Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$300,000	4	4	2,208	17,333
120 Rue Charmille Road, Fort Washington, PA 19034	$172,500	–	–	2,208	10,890
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