916 Stratford Avenue
916 Stratford Avenue
$530,000
6
3
1
3,409
3,409
$155
Closed 7/12/21
Description
Welcome to 916 Stratford Avenue, a stately stone Victorian located on a beautiful block in the heart of Elkins Park. This property will wow you from start to finish!!! The curb appeal is first rate courtesy of the many architectural details of the property and its huge wrap around porch. Imagine sipping your coffee or cocktails, overlooking the garden beds that are rich with beautiful plantings along the front walkway. A dutch door welcomes you to a spacious foyer entry showing handsome hardwood...Welcome to 916 Stratford Avenue, a stately stone Victorian located on a beautiful block in the heart of Elkins Park. This property will wow you from start to finish!!! The curb appeal is first rate courtesy of the many architectural details of the property and its huge wrap around porch. Imagine sipping your coffee or cocktails, overlooking the garden beds that are rich with beautiful plantings along the front walkway. A dutch door welcomes you to a spacious foyer entry showing handsome hardwood floors accented with intricate inlays. First notice the lovely front parlor or den with pocket doors (great first floor office space). Bright living room with large windows and a brick fireplace. The formal dining room is bright with bay windows and a door leading you out to the side porch. The updated kitchen offers granite counters with white cabinetry and pretty tiled backsplash. All stainless appliances include six burner gas cooking, double self cleaning ovens, dishwasher and microwave. Glass french doors lead to a gorgeous breakfast room with a huge stone fireplace, and a door leading outside to the covered rear deck, complete with skylights. The views and private setting of the expansive yard are simply phenomenal... we'll come back to this!! Back inside, head upstairs to the spacious second level with its five lovely bedrooms and two large full baths. You'll love having a second floor laundry space!! Take the rear staircase to the third floor with one bright (unheated) room and a huge floored attic space (could be finished into additional living space). And there's more!!! There is a dynamite finished lower level family room/game room where lots of fun happens!! The unfinished part of the basement awaits for all of your storage needs and workshop dreams with a bilco door for easy access. The LIGHT FILLED IN-LAW SUITE ADDITION, accessed off of the breakfast room, comes complete with its own full kitchen, large and bright living room, spacious private bedroom with double closets and a large full bathroom with walk in shower. Separate laundry facilities and a private entrance off of the side porch make this space a winner... whether as a true in-law suite, stay-at-home adult child space, or wonderful guest space/office space. And now back to the exterior grounds... the back yard is plenty big for playing ball games or enjoying your favorite activities. Private and serene, this idyllic outdoor space is a slice of heaven with its extensive hardscaping surrounding the deck. Beautiful plantings accent the private, partially fenced-in grounds. The two car detached garage is accessed off of Moseley Avenue. Three zoned heat and three zoned central air. New hot water heater 2019. Walk three blocks to the Melrose Park Septa station, and take a leisurely stroll to the Elkins Park station along the High School Road corridor with its restaurants, shops and coffee spots. Cheltenham Township is rich with great outdoor spaces; playgrounds, parks, walking track, Curtis Arboretum and the dog park located on the arboretum grounds. Schedule your appointment now!
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Property Details for 916 Stratford Avenue
Tax ID Number
31-00-25561-004
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2022 08:07 PM
Property Details for 916 Stratford Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | PAMC688470 |
Days on Market | 6 |
Taxes | $13,326 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
Year Built | 1878 |
Lot Size | 0.44 AC / 19,040 SF |
County | Montgomery County |
Location
Building Information for 916 Stratford Avenue
Stories3Year Built1878Building Size-Lot Size0.44 AC / 19,040 SF
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$4,003 per month
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Property Information for 916 Stratford Avenue
Property History for 916 Stratford Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 916 Stratford Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$67,830Additions$143,280Total$211,110
Tax Record2023$14,099 ($1,175 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,409 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,409 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,040 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1878ZoningR4CountyMONTGOMERYAPN31-00-25561-00-4Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 916 Stratford Avenue
This home is within Cheltenham Township School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 4 | |||
Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Myers El School PublicK to 4 | ||
Elkins Park School Public5 to 6 | ||
Cedarbrook Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Cheltenham High School Public9 to 12 |
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