Welcome to this stone-front Cape Cod in the sought-after Glenside. This well-maintained home features a versatile floor plan with bedrooms on both levels and plenty of functional living space. The main floor includes a large living room filled with natural light from a triple window, featuring wood plank flooring that flows into the dining/breakfast room. The breakfast room opens to the kitchen with white cabinetry and tile floor. A spacious family room is also located on the first floor, providing easy access to the backyard. The first floor continues with two bedrooms and a full hall bathroom. The larger of the two bedrooms includes two closets and a flexible alcove perfect for a desk or additional furniture. Upstairs, the primary suite offers hardwood floors, built-in shelving with storage behind it, and a large closet. An adjacent sitting room with more built-ins serves as an ideal nursery, dressing room, or home office, accompanied by a convenient powder room. The full basement includes laundry, utilities, and an outside exit, offering significant potential for future finished living space. There is also additional attic storage. Outdoor living is a highlight of this home, featuring a spacious deck that overlooks the fully fenced yard with swingset and storage shed. This property includes a one-car attached garage and offers several recent updates to provide peace of mind. The roof, siding and gutters ( July 2022) and a new HVAC system (2023) and driveway (2025). The location is excellent, situated within walking distance of the Septa train, Dennis P. Dougherty Park, ballfields and Ardsley Community Center. It is a short drive to Abington/Jefferson Hospital, Keswick Village, shopping, dining, PA Turnpike and Rt. 309. Copper Beech Elementary. HURRY!
Sold for $445,000
$445,000
539 Garfield Ave, Glenside, PA 19038
3beds
1,815sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
7,417 Square Feet Lot
$445,900 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$2,906 Estimated rent
Home value
$445,900
$415,000 - $477,000
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One-car attached garageStone-front cape codConvenient powder roomVersatile floor planWood plank flooring
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Listed by:
Diane Reddington 215-641-2727,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Gerri Day, 354250
Keller Williams Main Line
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2172210
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 16
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Den
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 14
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 19
Half bath
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Hookup
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,815
- Total interior livable area: 1,815 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,815
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 7,417 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 61.00 x 121
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 300023336007
- Zoning: .
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Glenside
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Glenside
- Municipality: ABINGTON TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $115,460
- Annual tax amount: $6,450
- Date on market: 4/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator In "as Is" Condition
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $445,000+4.7%$245/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAMC2172210 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2026 | Pending sale | $424,900$234/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2172210 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $424,900+64.1%$234/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAMC2172210 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2015 | Sold | $259,000-0.3%$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2015 | Price change | $259,900-1.9%$143/sqft |
Source: HomeStarr Realty #6501279 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $264,900+20.4%$146/sqft |
Source: HomeStarr Realty #6501279 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2008 | Sold | $220,000$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,562 +5.3% | $115,460 |
| 2024 | $5,283 | $115,460 |
| 2023 | $5,283 +6.5% | $115,460 |
| 2022 | $4,960 +5.7% | $115,460 |
| 2021 | $4,692 +0.4% | $115,460 |
| 2020 | $4,672 +1% | $115,460 |
| 2019 | $4,625 +0.6% | $115,460 |
| 2018 | $4,597 +3.4% | $115,460 |
| 2017 | $4,444 +3.1% | $115,460 |
| 2016 | $4,309 +3.1% | $115,460 |
| 2015 | $4,178 +3.6% | $115,460 |
| 2014 | $4,033 +0.2% | $115,460 |
| 2013 | $4,026 +0.5% | $115,460 |
| 2012 | $4,004 +1.3% | $115,460 |
| 2011 | $3,951 +2.4% | $115,460 |
| 2010 | $3,859 -0.5% | $115,460 |
| 2009 | $3,877 +2% | $115,460 |
| 2008 | $3,800 +3.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $3,669 +5.8% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,469 +5.1% | -- |
| 2005 | $3,301 +6.8% | -- |
| 2004 | $3,090 +0.7% | -- |
| 2003 | $3,069 +3.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,972 +7.4% | -- |
| 2000 | $2,768 +4.7% | -- |
| 1999 | $2,643 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19038
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Copper Beech SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10Abington Junior High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Abington Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Copper Beech E.s.
- Middle: Abington Junior
- High: Abington Senior
- District: Abington
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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