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1423 MELROSE AVE Elkins Park, PA 19027
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Key Details
Sold Price $862,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,745 sqft
Price per Sqft $150
Subdivision Melrose Park
MLS Listing ID PAMC2070542
Sold Date 06/29/23
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 5,017
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1898
Annual Tax Amount $16,700
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 0.485 Acres
Acres 0.48
Lot Dimensions 158.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Stately Georgian Colonial in Elkins Park. Gilded Age era, circa 1898, Horace Trumbauer design, commissioned as part of the Stetson estate. Beautifully maintained and carefully updated, this home blends the old and new. Much of the original craftsmanship and detail remain. Typical Trumbauer designs include Single Story Portico with Columns & Pilasters, Linenfold Keystone Lintels, Brick Chimneys and the Trio of Dormers. Over 5000 sq ft of living area. Situated on .47 acres, with lush grounds and landscaping, fenced yard, new rear patio area, sprawling front porch and covered entrance. Enter home thru original double leaded-glass doors into an elegant foyer with 10-foot ceilings, a stunning staircase and original hardwood floors. To the left, enter a formal Living Room w fireplace thru to an enclosed side porch used as a reception area and side entrance. To the right off foyer, enter a formal Dining area thru to Butler’s pantry and another enclosed porch area used as a secondary eating area overlooking side yard. Renovated kitchen with Italian marble backsplash, quartz countertops & GE Profile appliances. Mudroom, Laundry room, half bath off kitchen. Under-the-stairs reading nook/ storage area, complete the main level. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms on the second floor, including a recently remodeled en-suite primary bathroom with custom marble double vanity and low entry shower. Third floor features three bedrooms, and one full bath and walk-in cedar closet/storage area. Perfect for additional living area or home offices. Approx. 750sq ft of additional living area in full partially finished basement with additional storage area and outside exit to side driveway. Additional amenities include two car garage, turn around driveway, updated Pella Architectural thermal windows and doors, original & working 2" pocket doors, 10’ft ceilings on 1st fl & 9’ceilings on 2nd fl, some original leaded glass windows and doors, updated insulation thru-out, updated electric panels and updated heater.
Walk to Elkins Park and Melrose Park SEPTA stations, H-Mart, shops, restaurants and parks.
Location
State PA
County Montgomery
Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Mud Room, Storage Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Radiator, Steam, Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Y
Window Features Energy Efficient
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Wrap Around
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Slate,Built-Up
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Wrap Around
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 3
Foundation Block, Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Cheltenham
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 31-00-18844-007
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with Amy E Williams • Compass RE