Welcome to 242 Church Rd in Elkins Park, where classic Colonial character meets modern updates in a convenient Montgomery County setting. As you arrive, the home’s inviting front porch sets the tone, offering a warm first impression before you step inside. Enter the home and you’re welcomed into a spacious three-story layout with approximately 2,518 square feet of living space. Hardwood flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout, while the updated kitchen and refreshed bathrooms bring the modern touches today’s buyers appreciate. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home offers flexible space for a variety of needs, whether that means additional bedrooms, office space, creative space, guest accommodations, or room to spread out. Continue through the main level and you’ll find practical features that make everyday living easier, including a convenient first-floor laundry area, a mudroom, and off-street parking. Out back, the rear deck overlooks a generous yard, creating an easy extension of the living space. Set on an approximately 9,000 sq. ft. lot / 0.21 acres, the property offers valuable outdoor space for recreation, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying more room outside. Now, take in the surrounding Elkins Park location. The area offers access to parks, historic landmarks, cultural destinations, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Nearby points of interest include Wall Park and the Richard Wall House Museum, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Estate Wedding & Event Venue, historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Curtis Arboretum, and Keswick Theatre in nearby Glenside. For travel and regional access, the home is near SEPTA Regional Rail service, including Elkins Park Station, with connections along the Warminster Line, West Trenton Line, and Lansdale/Doylestown Line. Major routes such as Old York Road/Route 611, Cheltenham Avenue, and Township Line Road provide additional connections to Philadelphia, Abington, Jenkintown, Glenside, and surrounding Montgomery County destinations. 242 is served by the Cheltenham School District, with nearby public school options commonly including Elkins Park School, Cedarbrook Middle School, and Cheltenham High School. Buyers should independently verify school assignments, boundaries, transportation, and enrollment details directly with the district. From the front porch to the updated interior, from the rear deck to the spacious lot, and from nearby transit to local landmarks and amenities, 242 Church Rd offers a compelling blend of space, updates, convenience, and Elkins Park character.
For sale
$500,000
242 E Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA 19027
5beds
2,518sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street parkingInviting front porchConvenient first-floor laundry areaSpacious three-story layoutRefreshed bathroomsUpdated kitchen
- 26 days |
- 1,179 |
- 57 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Aaron L. Gray, Sr. 215-651-0847,
Century 21 Advantage Gold-Elkins Park (215) 887-4653
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2180872
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Tray Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,518
- Total interior livable area: 2,518 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,518
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48
- Features: Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 310006649007
- Zoning: R4
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cheltenham
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elkins Park
- Municipality: CHELTENHAM TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,236
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+92.3%$199/sqft |
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| 9/26/2017 | Sold | $260,000+4%$103/sqft |
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| 1/26/2017 | Listing removed | $250,000+4.2%$99/sqft |
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| 8/29/2016 | Listed for sale | $240,000-4%$95/sqft |
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| 7/7/2016 | Listing removed | $250,000$99/sqft |
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| 4/27/2016 | Price change | $250,000-10.7%$99/sqft |
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| 4/12/2016 | Price change | $279,900-6.5%$111/sqft |
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| 3/26/2016 | Listed for sale | $299,500+7%$119/sqft |
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| 12/5/2015 | Listing removed | $279,900$111/sqft |
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| 10/21/2015 | Price change | $279,900-1.8%$111/sqft |
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| 10/4/2015 | Price change | $284,900-1.4%$113/sqft |
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| 8/1/2015 | Price change | $289,000-2%$115/sqft |
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| 7/10/2015 | Price change | $295,000-1.6%$117/sqft |
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| 6/15/2015 | Price change | $299,900-2.9%$119/sqft |
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| 6/5/2015 | Price change | $309,000-1.9%$123/sqft |
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| 5/7/2015 | Listed for sale | $315,000+220.8%$125/sqft |
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| 6/12/2014 | Sold | $98,200-17.5%$39/sqft |
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| 5/1/2014 | Price change | $119,000-4.7%$47/sqft |
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| 3/29/2014 | Price change | $124,900-10.7%$50/sqft |
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| 12/15/2013 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$56/sqft |
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| 9/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $149,900+3.8%$60/sqft |
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| 4/5/1995 | Sold | $144,456$57/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,978 +2.7% | $132,000 |
| 2024 | $8,742 | $132,000 |
| 2023 | $8,742 +2% | $132,000 |
| 2022 | $8,567 +2.8% | $132,000 |
| 2021 | $8,331 +2.3% | $132,000 |
| 2020 | $8,144 +2.7% | $132,000 |
| 2019 | $7,931 +3.2% | $132,000 |
| 2018 | $7,685 +2.2% | $132,000 |
| 2017 | $7,520 +2% | $132,000 |
| 2016 | $7,374 +2.9% | $132,000 |
| 2015 | $7,169 +3.2% | $132,000 |
| 2014 | $6,944 +1.4% | $132,000 |
| 2013 | $6,850 | $132,000 |
| 2012 | $6,850 +0.9% | $132,000 |
| 2011 | $6,790 +5.1% | $132,000 |
| 2010 | $6,461 +4.2% | $132,000 |
| 2009 | $6,198 +4.4% | $132,000 |
| 2008 | $5,935 +6.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $5,563 +6.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $5,217 +5.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $4,931 +4.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $4,738 +4.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $4,517 +8.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $4,147 +7.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $3,871 +7.9% | -- |
| 1999 | $3,586 | -- |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19027
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Myers Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Cedarbrook Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 4/10Cheltenham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cheltenham
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- Pennsylvania
- Montgomery County
- Elkins Park
- 19027
- 242 E Church Rd







