737 Hoover Road
Closed 4/21/23
Closed 4/21/23
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.73 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$246/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces
Description
Alluring, beautifully sited 1790 stone farmhouse with 2002 addition and 2008 garage/barn all in excellent condition in a prime location. Thoughtful, quality renovations throughout completed 1988 to 2019 by current owner. Here you will find a quite spacious yet manageable scale 4 bedroom/3bath house with extraordinary living spaces! Many restored original details and large windows throughout. Enter in to a large gracious living room originally 2 rooms, with exposed beam high ceiling, 2 fireplaces...Alluring, beautifully sited 1790 stone farmhouse with 2002 addition and 2008 garage/barn all in excellent condition in a prime location. Thoughtful, quality renovations throughout completed 1988 to 2019 by current owner. Here you will find a quite spacious yet manageable scale 4 bedroom/3bath house with extraordinary living spaces! Many restored original details and large windows throughout. Enter in to a large gracious living room originally 2 rooms, with exposed beam high ceiling, 2 fireplaces (one wood burning, the other ornamental), great wide wood plank flooring, door to stair to second floor. To the left of the living room is a bright sunroom with windows on 3 sides, wood floor, now used as a home office. To the right of the living room is the original kitchen now used as a butler's pantry with fantastic storage cabinetry, honed granite counter with small stainless steel sink, wine refrigerator, wood floor, back stair to a bedroom, cellar stair, and door to back patio. This room could could be a home office/studio/gym and also double as a first floor guest bedroom allowing for privacy for both owner and visiting family/friends. From the living room enter the fantastic open plan great room addition of eat-in kitchen, dining room, family room, full bath, wainscot, wood floor, many windows, stair to basement, tiled entry to door to back patio. The well thought out kitchen area has light finish cherry cabinetry, soapstone counter and farm sink, island with granite counter, exposed stone wall, glass radiant electric cooktop, lower cabinet oven, dishwasher, disposal. The large dining room area easily adapts/expands. The family room area takes it all in; everyone will want to gather in this terrific great room space. The light and bright full bath has a walk-in shower, pedestal sink, tile floor. Wide stair to very pleasant basement : finished recreation/play room or den (could be fantastic gym), big laundry and mechanical rooms with great storage options. A door from the living room leads to the original stair to the second floor. Hall with big shelved closet and door to stair to attic. The primary bedroom suite is more like an expansive vacation getaway space with wainscot, exposed stone wall, many windows, neutral wall to wall carpet, large walk-in closet with custom fittings/window/drop stair to attic. Big primary bath with soaking tub, large walk-in shower with white tile surround, double vanity with corian top/integral sinks, shelved closet, lovely blue tile floor. Bedroom 2 has closet, wood floor, glass door to flat roof. Great looking grey marble tile hall bath with glass door walk-in shower with tile surround/wall niches, double vanity marble top sink, glass cabinet, cool round solar ceiling light well, grey slate tile floor. Bedroom 3 has two shelved closets, painted wood floor, door to bedroom 4. Bedroom 4 has closet , painted wood floor, door to back stair to butler's pantry room. Newer systems including 2 zone heat/central air, 3 leased propane tanks for generator and pool heater. Amazing exterior hardscape upgrades include large brick patio with beautiful slate capped stone arc sitting/knee wall and big stone fireplace, wide brick patio/walk surrounds pool. Heated in-ground pool/spa in a fenced back yard setting with open green space with plenty of room for play, gardening, and lounging. Great landscaping with beautiful plantings. The big garage/barn has plenty of space for 2 cars and lots of ground level storage area with an outside exit to back yard, the wide stair to unfinished yet amazing second floor provides more storage and allows for future creative space. Surrounding 737 is a lovely established neighborhood great for walks. This desirable Whitpain township location is close to shopping and restaurants in downtown Ambler/Blue Bell/Plymouth Meeting/Lower Gwynedd. Township parks, train to center city Philadelphia, and major roads are nearby.
- Listed by: G Daniel Smith 267.304.5917 daniel.smith@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Listing closed: 04/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PAMC2062686
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Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill
Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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1Property Information for 737 Hoover Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $8,942 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Montgomery County
- Tax ID Number: 66-00-02764-005
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
- Levels/Stories: 2.5
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: Yes
- Subdivision: BLUE BELL
- Subdivision: BLUE BELL (MONTGOMERY PA)
- Cross Street: Valley Road
- Municipality: WHITPAIN TWP
- Total Parking Spaces: 6
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,805.00
- 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
- Garage SQFT: 1600
Building Information
- Year Built: 1790
- Lot Size: 0.73 AC / 31,900 SF
Location
Location
- School District Name: WISSAHICKON
- School District County ID: 300200397032
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- 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: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $298,450
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $1,170
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $955
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 26
- School Tax: $6,816
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,805.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,805.00
- Total SQFT: 3,805.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, Frame
- Roof: Wood, Shingle, Asphalt, Flat, Metal, Pitched
- Basement Type: Combination, Partially Finished, Other
- Foundation Details: Stone, Block
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-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: 3
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 157.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard
- Fencing: Partially, Rear
- Parcel ID: 866647
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Wood
- Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: Yes - Personal
- Personal Pool Features: In Ground, Heated, Pool/Spa Combo
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Zoned, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Greater Philadelphia Association of REALTORS
Property History for 737 Hoover Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2062686 | $936,000 | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1509439489 | $936,000 | — |
| Feb 14, 2023 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2062686 | — | |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2062686 | $875,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2023 | Closed BRIGHT #PAMC2062686 | $936,000 |
| 04/05/2023 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1509439489 | $936,000 |
| 02/14/2023 | Pending BRIGHT #PAMC2062686 | — |
| 02/08/2023 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAMC2062686 | $875,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 737 Hoover Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$10,611 ($884 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt3,805 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,805 SqFtStories2Lot Size31,899 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790ZoningR1CountyMONTGOMERYAPN66-00-02764-00-5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 737 Hoover 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 | |||
| Private - | 1 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Blue Bell El School PublicK to 5 | ||
Wissahickon Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Wissahickon Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Reformation Christian School Private1 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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