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1423 Melrose Avenue

ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

6 beds
4 baths
5,745 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$150 per sqft
1898 build

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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.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / RE/MAX Ready

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jun 30, 2023 •

MLS# PAMC2070542 —

The Building

Year Built:

1898
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

3
Roof:

Slate, Built-Up
Main Entrance:

East
Window Features:

Energy Efficient
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Block, Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full
Basement Finished Percent:

75.0
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt:

1400
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Fin SqFt:

5017
Above Grade Fin SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished SqFt:

728
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt:

672
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Interior Features:

Additional Stairway, Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
Room List:

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
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

2
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

6417
Living Area SqFt:

5,745 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

31-60 Days CD

Location

Directions:

Old York to Melrose
Latitude:

40.06751000
Longitude:

-75.13594000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.48
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

158.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

21,120 Sqft
Exclusions:

some plantings - see listing agent
Zoning:

RESIDENTIAL
Outdoor Living Structures:

Porch(es), Wrap Around
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

1101
Ground Rent Exists:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

31-00-18844-007
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

24
Tax Annual Amount:

$16,700
Tax Assessed Value:

$252,900
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

13208.0
County Tax:

1071.00
City/Town Tax:

2420.00
Total Taxes Pymnt Freq:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Upper Level:

3

Baths

Bathrooms Total Count:

4
Full Bathrooms:

3
Half Bathrooms:

1
Bathrooms Main Level:

1.00
Half Bathrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels:

3
Bathrooms Count Upper Level:

2.00
Bathrooms Count Upper Level:

1.00
Bathrooms Full Upper Level:

2
Bathrooms Full Upper Level:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

2.75%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator, Steam, Forced Air
Heating Fuel:

Oil

Utilities

Sewer Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

200+ Amp Service
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

School District Name:

Cheltenham
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Melrose Park
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Exterior Lighting
Pool:

No Pool
Spa:

No
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Detached Garage
Parking Features:

Asphalt Driveway
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$332/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
6/29/23 Jun 29, 2023	Sold	BRIGHT	$862,000	1.4%
5/22/23 May 22, 2023	Pending	BRIGHT	$850,000
5/18/23 May 18, 2023	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$850,000

House Sold on 6/29/2023

$862,000

Listing provided by broker:

David Sneeringer

RE/MAX Ready

eric@therealestategps.com

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1423 Melrose Avenue

ELKINS PARK, PA 19027