Just Reduced! Seller says Make an Offer! Welcome Home! The front of this classic 1900's Horace Trumbauer Designed home has a gorgeous front porch, original shutters with four beautiful French doors that connect the indoors to the porches. There is detailed ornate original trim, crown molding, columns and expansive archways. The character & details of Horace Trumbauer's design have been preserved & remain evident at every turn. The open entry foyer has a corner wood fireplace with a beautiful detailed mantle tucked into the corner. The spacious living room has a gas fireplace with a detailed mantle, built-in cabinets & shelves. Under the stairs there is a small powder room for added convenience and a convenient butlers pantry. The family room has lovely trim moldings on the walls & a large bay window overlooking the side yard. The dining room is big enough for a banquet has radiant heated tile floors and is completely open to the beautifully renovated kitchen with radiant heated tile floors. There is a custom island with butcher block section, light cherry cabinets and open shelving to the ceiling, a 36" Viking gas stove, granite counters, 1 farmhouse sink and a stainless counter with inset stainless sink. There is also a dishwasher, SubZero fridge that has 2 new compressors and plenty of room for a table and chairs. The small mudroom with a coat closet has a hookup for a washer/dryer and accesses the side yard with a stone patio & sidewalk to the carriage house garage. The second floor has 3 spacious bedrooms that are connected. One of the bedrooms was the original main bedroom with a gorgeous ensuite bathroom with leaded glass window that is complete with a stall shower & heated floors. There is a room size main bedroom closet with 3 walls of custom cabinetry and a washer/dryer(not vented).The main bedroom bathroom is completely remodeled with marble tiles, large stall shower with heated floors and leaded glass window. The main suite retreat has a gas fireplace and bench window seating with storage under the benches located in under the bay window area. The third floor has three more bedrooms along with the full bathroom with an original clawfoot tub. This home is a wonderful residence with elegance, warmth, superb craftsmanship and tasteful quality updates. It was designed for the Reverend Edward W. Appleton and was financed by two wealthy congregants. He briefly lived in the house. The 2nd Owner (George L. Adams, a wealthy industrialist) hired Horace Trumbauer in 1905 to design the carriage house & stables. The carriage house/garage also designed by Trumbauer is 2 stories with space for at least 3 cars & storage. The walls & ceiling are all tongue & groove hardwood. The original horse stalls are at the rear of the 1st floor. There are even grain feeders remaining and a good amount of the materials used prior to the renovations made in the home. The 2nd floor has a pigeon coup and is a blank canvas that could be something special with a little imagination. It could be a studio, apartment, workshop. This location is within walking distance to the Elkins Park train station, shops, restaurants & transportation.
Sold for $783,000
$783,000
518 Spring Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027
7beds
4,786sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.57 Acres Lot
$799,400 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$5,239 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Maryclaire Dzik 215-880-5856,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown,
Listing Team: Maryclaire Dzik Team
Bought with:
Mike Smutz, RS355331
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2139288
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Utility Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 18 X 16
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 18 X 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 6
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Heated, Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Heated, Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Attic - Access Panel
- Level: Unspecified
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 X 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18 X 16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Pantry, Double Sink, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 X 13
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 18 X 13
Other
- Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area
- Level: Upper
Utility room
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Radiator, Other, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Basement
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,786
- Total interior livable area: 4,786 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,786
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Storage, Oversized, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 0.00
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Rear Yard, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 310024985004
- Zoning: R4
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched,Slate
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Elkins Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Elkins Park
- Municipality: CHELTENHAM TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,450
- Annual tax amount: $19,285
- Date on market: 5/13/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer Basement, Washer / Dryer In Main Bedroom Dressing Room, All In As-is Condition & Some Furniture.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2025 | Sold | $783,000-12.9%$164/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAMC2139288 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Contingent | $899,000$188/sqft |
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| 5/28/2025 | Price change | $899,000-5.4%$188/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000+58.6%$198/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2139288 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2018 | Sold | $599,000-1.4%$125/sqft |
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| 3/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $607,500+8.1%$127/sqft |
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| 6/23/2011 | Sold | $562,000-10.8%$117/sqft |
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| 3/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $630,000+4.1%$132/sqft |
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| 1/7/2011 | Listing removed | $605,000$126/sqft |
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| 5/30/2010 | Listed for sale | $605,000+9.6%$126/sqft |
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| 12/17/2004 | Sold | $552,000+119%$115/sqft |
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| 4/9/1997 | Sold | $252,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,074 +2.7% | $280,450 |
| 2024 | $18,576 | $280,450 |
| 2023 | $18,576 +2.1% | $280,450 |
| 2022 | $18,201 +2.8% | $280,450 |
| 2021 | $17,703 +2.3% | $280,450 |
| 2020 | $17,302 +2.7% | $280,450 |
| 2019 | $16,849 +3.2% | $280,450 |
| 2018 | $16,326 +2.2% | $280,450 |
| 2017 | $15,977 +2% | $280,450 |
| 2016 | $15,665 +2.8% | $280,450 |
| 2015 | $15,234 +3.3% | $280,450 |
| 2014 | $14,752 +1.4% | $280,450 |
| 2013 | $14,554 | $280,450 |
| 2012 | $14,554 +0.9% | $280,450 |
| 2011 | $14,426 +5.1% | $280,450 |
| 2010 | $13,726 +4.2% | $280,450 |
| 2009 | $13,168 +4.4% | $280,450 |
| 2008 | $12,610 +6.7% | -- |
| 2007 | $11,818 +6.6% | -- |
| 2006 | $11,085 +5.8% | -- |
| 2005 | $10,478 +4.1% | -- |
| 2004 | $10,067 +4.9% | -- |
| 2003 | $9,598 +8.9% | -- |
| 2002 | $8,813 +7.1% | -- |
| 2000 | $8,225 +7.9% | -- |
| 1999 | $7,622 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19027
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Myers Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Cedarbrook Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 4/10Cheltenham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Myers
- Middle: Elkins Park School
- High: Cheltenham
- District: Cheltenham
Source: Bright 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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