8311 Forrest Avenue

Elkins Park, PA 19027

$430,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,072 Sq. Ft.
$208 / Sq. Ft.
2,072
Sq. Ft.
$208
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Elkins Park gem ready for you to just move in! Located on a very pretty street in the heart of Elkins Park. This lovely 4 BR 2BA home SPARKLES! Fresh paint throughout, beautiful gleaming hardwood floors and abundant light create an inviting space just waiting for you to call this gem home. This well maintained home has been well cared for with many improvements. New metal roof 2018, tankless hot water heater, paver driveway and patio, 200 AMP electrical service and electric vehicle charging station...Elkins Park gem ready for you to just move in! Located on a very pretty street in the heart of Elkins Park. This lovely 4 BR 2BA home SPARKLES! Fresh paint throughout, beautiful gleaming hardwood floors and abundant light create an inviting space just waiting for you to call this gem home. This well maintained home has been well cared for with many improvements. New metal roof 2018, tankless hot water heater, paver driveway and patio, 200 AMP electrical service and electric vehicle charging station in garage. Wood fireplace insert, LED lighting in basement and garage. Remodeled and very attractive bathrooms, gutters with gutter guards. Exterior painted in 2020, new garage door in 2020, upgraded kitchen with hardwood cabinets, central air and gas heat, double pane tilt in energy efficient windows. Great outside space with lovely large, terraced yard for outdoor enjoyment. Great location perfectly positioned within walking distance of Wall Park, Elkins Park Library, less than a mile to Jenkintown or Elkins Park Regional Rail, with easy train service to Center City & airport-perfect combination of location and convenience. This home offers easy access to everything you need for an easy lifestyle. Walking distance to McKinley, Sprinkles Ice Cream, Creekside, Goat House Creamery & Open Book Bookstore, restaurants-Just a quick drive to grocery stores and the restaurants of Jenkintown. Don't miss your opportunity to make 8311 Forrest Avenue your new home sweet home—schedule your appointment today and experience the perfect blend of classic Elkins Park charm and modern living!

Property Details for 8311 Forrest Avenue

Tax ID Number
31-00-10129-001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/04/2024 12:01 AM

Property Details for 8311 Forrest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PAMC2109024
Days on Market5
Taxes$9,162 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,968 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Building Information for 8311 Forrest Avenue

Stories2Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,968 SF

Property Information for 8311 Forrest Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CHELTENHAM
  • School District County ID: 300200396295
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WYNCOTE (MONTGOMERY PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $137,000
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $655
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • City Town Tax: $1,324
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 069
  • School Tax: $7,129
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Basement
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,072.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 667815
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
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

Property History for 8311 Forrest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 8311 Forrest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$60,790Additions$76,210Total$137,000
Tax Record2023$9,149 ($762 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,072 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,072 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,968 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN31-00-10129-00-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8311 Forrest Avenue

This home is within Cheltenham Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wyncote El School
PublicK to 4

Elkins Park School
Public5 to 6

Cedarbrook Middle School
Public7 to 8

Cheltenham 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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