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  • $388,000

    205 Forrest Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027

    3beds
    1,552sqft
    Detached
    Built in 1895
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $388,000 Zestimate®
    $250/sqft
    $2,628 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $388,000

    $369,000 - $407,000

    $2,628/mo

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    What's special

    A charming three to four-bedroom home in the bucolic Jenkintown Manor neighborhood awaits! Relax on the lovely maintenance-free front porch with composite decking. Gleaming hardwood floors invite you to enter the spacious living room, adjoining a bright dining room offering a view of the covered patio and gardens. The eat-in kitchen features rich wood cabinetry, stainless appliances, pantry closet and convenient access to the rear laundry/mud room and powder room. A second level boasts three nice size bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and crown molding, plus an updated bath. An amazing third level with new dormer and carpet, is ideal for a fourth bedroom, office, or family room. There is plenty of space in the basement for storage, as well as in the outdoor shed. Enjoy leisurely days in the private rear yard and entertain guests for an evening BBQ. With updated electric, conversion to gas heat, air conditioning, many replacement windows, and exterior painting done a few years ago this delightful home is ready for you to move in! Close to many shops, restaurants, train stations, parks and McKinley Elementary.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Y
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,552 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 300022064001
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Detached
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1895

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Elkins Park

    Other

    Other facts
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StructureType: Detached
    • ConstructionMaterials: Wood Siding
    • StoriesTotal: 3
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ParkingFeatures: On Street
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • Heating: Radiator
    • PropertySubType: Detached
    • Basement: Y
    • Cooling: Ductless/Mini-Split
    • MlsStatus: Active

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/8/2020Sold$289,150+3.6%$186/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/19/2020Pending sale$279,000$180/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Properties Ltd #PAMC638946 Report a problem
    2/14/2020Listed for sale$279,000+32.9%$180/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Properties - Newtown #PAMC638946 Report a problem
    5/29/2013Sold$210,000-6.6%$135/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/22/2013Listed for sale$224,900+66.6%$145/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6173676 Report a problem
    7/25/2001Sold$135,000$87/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,987 +5.3%$103,530
    2024$4,737 $103,530
    2023$4,737 +6.5%$103,530
    2022$4,447 +5.7%$103,530
    2021$4,207 +0.4%$103,530
    2020$4,189 +5.3%$103,530 +4.3%
    2019$3,977 +0.6%$99,280
    2018$3,953 +3.5%$99,280
    2017$3,821 +3.2%$99,280
    2016$3,704 +3.1%$99,280
    2015$3,592 +3.6%$99,280
    2014$3,467 +0.1%$99,280
    2013$3,462 +0.6%$99,280
    2012$3,442 +1.3%$99,280
    2011$3,397 +2.4%$99,280
    2010$3,318 -0.5%$99,280
    2009$3,334 +2%$99,280
    2008$3,268 +3.6%--
    2007$3,154 +5.8%--
    2006$2,982 +5%--
    2005$2,839 +6.8%--
    2004$2,657 +0.7%--
    2003$2,638 +3.2%--
    2002$2,555 +7.4%--
    2000$2,380 +4.7%--
    1999$2,273 --

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    Neighborhood: McKinley

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: MCKINLEY
    • Middle: ABINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
    • High: ABINGTON SENIOR
    • District: ABINGTON

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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