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303 Sterling Road

ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

4 beds
5 baths
2,477 sqft
10,500 sqft lot
$242 per sqft
1953 build

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Welcome to this deceptively large mid-century stone & brick Colonial in the heart of Elkins Park! Located on a quiet, lightly traveled side street, one can easily walk everywhere for evening or morning strolls with sidewalks throughout the community. Outside, the property provides numerous options for gardening from perennial beds surrounding the front entry to the raised vegetable garden beds in the rear yard. The rear yard is fully fenced including a large portion of the rear driveway and the 2-car garage area. A covered rear porch is hidden behind the garage, providing a great space to enjoy three seasons of outdoor entertaining. There is a drip irrigation system installed for the various beds & even a rain barrel system to collect water from the rear porch roof. A small storage shed is located at the end of the driveway. Loved by the current owners for the past 10 years, so many enhancements were made during their ownership. The boiler was just replaced in December of 2023 by SILA and provides 3 zones for heating and a warranty to the buyers through 10/28. The air conditioning system was replaced in 2018 as was the hot water heater. All four of the thermostats were upgraded to be WiFi enabled (3 NEST and 1 Honeywell). A generator hook-up, sub-panel & whole-house surge protector were added as well. The finished portion of the basement was just refreshed in 2024, replacing the acoustic ceiling with drywall, the addition of recessed lighting and new paint. There is also a SimpliSafe system installed and the base station and all attached devices will convey to the new owners. Most significantly was the complete reconfiguration & renovation of the kitchen & dining area in 2022. Installing a properly engineered & sized structural beam, the wall between the dining room & kitchen was removed and new cabinetry was extended along the outside wall, enhancing the storage options within the kitchen. A large island was installed that provides additional cabinets and seating for 2 people. A GE Monogram 6-burner gas range with a direct vent exhaust, a GE Monogram dishwasher and a GE Profile fridge & microwave complete the appliances. There are quartz counters and a tiled backsplash. All of the original hardwood floors were refinished to match the new kitchen flooring when that was completed. As one enters the center entry hall, a powder room is immediately located to your left, and there is a large double-doored coat closet for storage. The open-plan dining/kitchen area is to the right, and access to the kitchen is also at the end of the 1st floor hallway. The large living room has a central wood burning fireplace and a door to the rear yard. A cozy study/den overlooks the front yard and has a wall of built-in storage & shelves as well as new wood flooring. One original wall of built-in, glass-front storage cabinets lines one wall of the kitchen by the rear door to the driveway. Upstairs, the primary suite occupies the same space as the dining room & kitchen below, with two closets and its own ensuite bath. Over the front entry is the first (of two) hall bathroom that retains its original 1950’s tilework! There are two bedrooms located over the living room, one with built-in bookcases & storage. Located over the garage is the fourth large bedroom along with the 2nd full bath. Downstairs, half of the basement is finished, there is direct access to the rear driveway via a full-sized pedestrian door along with a 2nd powder room. The laundry, additional storage & the mechanical room complete the basement. A water booster pump was also installed to provide additional pressure to the various bathrooms for when they are all in use. Located just 1 mile from the Elkins Park SEPTA station with service to downtown, 30th Street station & the campuses (and hospitals) of Drexel University & The University of Pennsylvania, one can also walk to the Elkins Park Public Library, High School Park & the local shops & restaurants near the train station.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 15, 2024 •

MLS# PAMC2097122 —

The Building

Year Built:

1953
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Stone
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Roof:

Shingle
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full
Basement Finished Percent:

60.0
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2477
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2477

Interior

Interior Features:

Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Room Count:

9
Flooring Type:

Wood, Carpet
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2477
Living Area SqFt:

2,477 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD

Location

Directions:

Either High School Road or Cedar Road to Sterling
Cross Street:

CEDAR ROAD
Latitude:

40.07594000
Longitude:

-75.11546000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.24
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

70.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Level
Lot SqFt:

10,500 Sqft
Inclusions:

Washer, Dryer, 2 Refrigerators, Microwave, 2 TVs in living room & basement, dehumidifier, SimpliSafe alarm, piano, rain barrels, shed, drip irrigation system
Zoning:

R4
Outdoor Living Structures:

Porch(es)
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
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

31-00-25099-007
Tax Year:

2022
Tax Lot:

2
Tax Annual Amount:

$11,972
Tax Assessed Value:

$180,760
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

9406.0
County Tax:

765.00
City/Town Tax:

1729.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Upper Level Bedrooms:

4
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

4

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Lower Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

3.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Lower Level Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

3%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Hot Water, Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Laundry Type:

Basement

Schools

School District Name:

Cheltenham
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Elkins Park
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

6
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Rear Entry
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

2
Driveway - # of Spaces:

4

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/15/24 Apr 15, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$600,000	9.1%
3/16/24 Mar 16, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$549,900
3/14/24 Mar 14, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$549,900

House Sold on 4/15/2024

$600,000

Listing provided by broker:

Scott Laughlin

BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon

(610) 651-2700

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303 Sterling Road

ELKINS PARK, PA 19027