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  • $488,900

    8212 Forest Ave, Elkins Park, PA 19027

    4beds
    3baths
    2,071sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1953
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $488,900 Zestimate®
    $236/sqft
    $3,327 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $488,900

    $460,000 - $523,000

    $3,327/mo

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    What's special

    LARGE PRICE REDUCTION...OWNER SAYS SELL! Welcome to this FABULOUS property located in the heart of Elkins Park! This home boasts four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, an over-sized two-car garage with private driveway access off of Forest Hills Drive, a den, second floor laundry facilities, and a beautiful second floor sunroom....not to mention gas heat AND central air AND newer replacement windows! Kitchen recently remodeled with granite countertops and tile backsplash! All appliances are included as well as the brand new high-end washer and dryer! Newly refinished hardwood floors in the bedrooms that are really gorgeous! There are wood floors on the first floor, as well, which can be seen in the coat closet inside the front door. Two things that need to be finished by new owner...remove wallpaper in kitchen and remove carpet in livingroom/diningroom. Other than that...this home is perfect! The rear patio has a grill which is run by a gas line, the private back yard, and other outdoor spaces are perfect for outdoor entertaining. With the award winning schools, terrific shopping, and wonderful location which is very accessible to Center City, you will be happy to call this house your home!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,071 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 310010171004

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1953

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Elkins Park

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $236/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $154,500
    • Annual tax amount: $10,508

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/19/2014Sold$218,000-0.9%$105/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    12/7/2013Price change$219,900-8.8%$106/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6178021 Report a problem
    11/26/2013Price change$241,000-0.4%$116/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6178021 Report a problem
    11/6/2013Price change$242,000-0.2%$117/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6178021 Report a problem
    10/23/2013Price change$242,500-0.4%$117/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6178021 Report a problem
    10/9/2013Price change$243,500-0.6%$118/sqft
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    9/5/2013Price change$245,000-0.8%$118/sqft
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    6/12/2013Price change$246,900-1.1%$119/sqft
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    6/5/2013Price change$249,7000%$121/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6178021 Report a problem
    5/14/2013Price change$249,8000%$121/sqft
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    3/2/2013Price change$249,9000%$121/sqft
    Source: Prudential Fox and Roach #6178021 Report a problem
    11/15/2012Price change$250,000-15.3%$121/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #6076023 Report a problem
    8/17/2012Price change$295,000-13.2%$142/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #6076023 Report a problem
    6/30/2012Listed for sale$339,900$164/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #6076023 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,508 +2.7%$154,500
    2024$10,233 $154,500
    2023$10,233 +2.1%$154,500
    2022$10,027 +2.8%$154,500
    2021$9,752 +2.3%$154,500
    2020$9,531 +2.7%$154,500
    2019$9,282 +3.2%$154,500
    2018$8,993 +2.2%$154,500
    2017$8,801 +2%$154,500
    2016$8,630 -1.9%$154,500 -4.6%
    2015$8,799 +3.3%$161,970
    2014$8,520 +1.4%$161,970
    2013$8,406 $161,970
    2012$8,406 +0.9%$161,970
    2011$8,332 +5.1%$161,970
    2010$7,928 +4.2%$161,970
    2009$7,605 +4.4%$161,970
    2008$7,283 +6.7%--
    2007$6,825 +6.6%--
    2006$6,402 +5.8%--
    2005$6,051 +4.1%--
    2004$5,813 +4.9%--
    2003$5,542 +8.9%--
    2002$5,089 +7.2%--
    2000$4,749 +7.9%--
    1999$4,401 --
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    Neighborhood: 19027

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: CHELTENHAM
    • District: Cheltenham

    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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