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  • $492,800

    478 Forrest Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026

    4beds
    2,770sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1920
    7,500 Square Feet Lot
    $492,800 Zestimate®
    $178/sqft
    $3,598 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $492,800

    $453,000 - $537,000

    $3,598/mo

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    What's special

    STEP INTO STYLE! DISTINGUISH YOURSELF WITH THIS STATUS MAKER! This exquisite move-in ready home was designed & decorated for the discriminating buyer. Old world craftsmanship meets millennium amenities! This stone and stucco home sets itself apart by virtue of its unique architectural nuances/stylish upgrades that fit today's lifestyle-ones not typically found in homes in the area. The spacious living room features a marble gas-fired fireplace with custom wood mantle, wiring for your television, and LED ceiling lighting. Vintage inlaid hardwood floors extend through a columned divider into the spacious dining room that features wainscoting and a large bay window. The beautiful chef’s kitchen and breakfast room sport stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, marble back splash, maple cabinetry (including lighted display cabinets), appliance garage, under counter lights, two sink areas with pendant lights, peninsula seating, commercial-grade range hood, television bay, Andersen casement windows, tile flooring, and a wet bar with built-in wine rack. Double French doors lead to the lighted deck with shadow box railings. From the living room or breakfast room, ascend the split staircase to an upper landing with parquet flooring. The primary bedroom suite features a separate sitting room with large bay window separated by French doors from the bedroom with double closet. The en suite bathroom has an amazing tiled walk-in shower with rain shower head, handheld, and multiple jets, as well as a maple six-foot double vanity, dual mirrored medicine cabinets, a toilet alcove, and laundry space. Bedrooms two and three have hardwood floors & triple windows. The beautiful hall bath features a large vanity with a carrara marble countertop and an oversize soaking tub. The third-floor loft area offers a large in-law suite featuring 9-foot vaulted ceilings, 11 windows, and a large closet. The en suite bath has a jetted tub, walk-in shower, and cherry double vanity. Unfinished basement provides generous storage. Park 2+ cars on the private driveway. Fenced yard w/slate walkway and shed. A PLACE TO HANG YOUR HEART. Square footage calculated to ANSI standard.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Radiant, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,770 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Off-street, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Stucco
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 7,500 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 16090050600

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Drexel Hill

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/1/2015Sold$242,500-3%$88/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #1005761746_100 Report a problem
    11/11/2014Pending sale$249,977$90/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Main Line Realty #6418905 Report a problem
    10/16/2014Price change$249,977-7.4%$90/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Main Line Realty #6418905 Report a problem
    9/13/2014Price change$269,977-3.6%$97/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Main Line Realty #6418905 Report a problem
    8/28/2014Price change$279,977-1.8%$101/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Main Line Realty #6418905 Report a problem
    8/1/2014Price change$284,977-1.7%$103/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Main Line Realty #6418905 Report a problem
    7/5/2014Price change$289,977-2.4%$105/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Main Line Realty #6418905 Report a problem
    6/17/2014Price change$297,000-9.7%$107/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6275266 Report a problem
    4/29/2014Price change$329,000-6%$119/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6275266 Report a problem
    4/11/2014Price change$349,999-1.4%$126/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6275266 Report a problem
    3/7/2014Price change$354,900-3.8%$128/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6275266 Report a problem
    1/24/2014Price change$369,000-2.6%$133/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6275266 Report a problem
    1/10/2014Price change$379,000-2.8%$137/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6275266 Report a problem
    10/17/2013Price change$389,900-1.1%$141/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6275266 Report a problem
    10/5/2013Price change$394,227-1.3%$142/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6275266 Report a problem
    9/23/2013Listed for sale$399,227+7.7%$144/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6275266 Report a problem
    6/17/2008Sold$370,520-5.7%$134/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/15/2008Listed for sale$392,977+12.3%$142/sqft
    Source: Postlets #5340590 Report a problem
    12/14/2005Sold$350,000$126/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,779 +3.5%$246,280
    2024$10,416 +1%$246,280
    2023$10,317 +2.8%$246,280
    2022$10,040 $246,280
    2021$10,040 +962.1%$246,280 +42.3%
    2020$945 -91.4%$173,100
    2019$11,001 +1.2%$173,100
    2018$10,875 +1044.7%$173,100
    2017$950 $173,100
    2016$950 $173,100
    2015$950 -2%$173,100
    2014$969 +2.8%$173,100
    2013$943 +2.8%$173,100
    2012$917 +2.3%$173,100
    2011$897 $173,100
    2010$897 +7.5%$173,100
    2009$834 +2%$173,100
    2008$818 +8.3%$173,100
    2007$755 $173,100
    2006$755 -2%$173,100
    2005$770 $173,100
    2004$770 +8.5%$173,100
    2003$710 +7.9%$173,100
    2002$658 $173,100
    2000$658 $173,100

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    Neighborhood: 19026

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: HILLCREST
    • Middle: DREXEL HLL
    • High: U DARBY
    • District: U Darby

    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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