518 Spring Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027
- 7 beds
- 5 baths
- 4,786 sqft
- ~1/2 acre lot
- $198 per sqft
- 1900 build
Welcome Home! The front of this classic 1900's Horace Trumbauer Designed home has a gorgeous front porch, original shutters with four beautiful French doors that connect the indoors to the porches. There is detailed ornate original trim, crown molding, columns and expansive archways. The character & details of Horace Trumbauer's design have been preserved & remain evident at every turn. The open entry foyer has a corner wood fireplace with a beautiful detailed mantle tucked into the corner. The spacious living room has a gas fireplace with a detailed mantle, built-in cabinets & shelves. Under the stairs there is a small powder room for added convenience and a convenient butlers pantry. The family room has lovely trim moldings on the walls & a large bay window overlooking the side yard. The dining room is big enough for a banquet has radiant heated tile floors and is completely open to the beautifully renovated kitchen with radiant heated tile floors. There is a custom island with butcher block section, light cherry cabinets and open shelving to the ceiling, a 36" Viking gas stove, granite counters, 1 farmhouse sink and a stainless counter with inset stainless sink. There is also a dishwasher, SubZero fridge that has 2 new compressors and plenty of room for a table and chairs. The small mudroom with a coat closet has a hookup for a washer/dryer and accesses the side yard with a stone patio & sidewalk to the carriage house garage. The second floor has 3 spacious bedrooms that are connected. One of the bedrooms was the original main bedroom with a gorgeous ensuite bathroom with leaded glass window that is complete with a stall shower & heated floors. There is a room size main bedroom closet with 3 walls of custom cabinetry and a washer/dryer(not vented).The main bedroom bathroom is completely remodeled with marble tiles, large stall shower with heated floors and leaded glass window. The main suite retreat has a gas fireplace and bench window seating with storage under the benches located in under the bay window area. The third floor has three more bedrooms along with the full bathroom with an original clawfoot tub. This home is a wonderful residence with elegance, warmth, superb craftsmanship and tasteful quality updates. It was designed for the Reverend Edward W. Appleton and was financed by two wealthy congregants. He briefly lived in the house. The 2nd Owner (George L. Adams, a wealthy industrialist) hired Horace Trumbauer in 1905 to design the carriage house & stables. The carriage house/garage also designed by Trumbauer is 2 stories with space for at least 3 cars & storage. The walls & ceiling are all tongue & groove hardwood. The original horse stalls are at the rear of the 1st floor. There are even grain feeders remaining and a good amount of the materials used prior to the renovations made in the home. The 2nd floor has a pigeon coup and is a blank canvas that could be something special with a little imagination. It could be a studio, apartment, workshop. This location is within walking distance to the Elkins Park train station, shops, restaurants & transportation.
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Last updated May 14, 2025
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MLS# PAMC2139288 —
The Building
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Year Built:1900
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Roof:Pitched, Slate
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Stone
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architect Name:Horace Trumbauer
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Architectural Style:Colonial
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Historic:No
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Levels:3
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Main Entrance:Northeast
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Security Features:Security System
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Stone
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Full
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Total SqFt Source:Assessor
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:4786
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:4786
Interior
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Interior Features:Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Wood Floors
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Utility Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Attic, Primary Bathroom
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Flooring Type:Wood, Tile/Brick
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:3
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Fireplace Features:Gas/Propane, Wood
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Wall & Ceilings:9'+ Ceilings
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Living Area SqFt Source:Assessor
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:4786
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Living Area SqFt:4,786 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Acceptable Financing:Conventional, Cash
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Possession:31-60 Days CD
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Lease Considered:No
Location
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Directions:Use GPS
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Cross Street:ELKINS AVENUE
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Latitude:40.07239003
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Longitude:-75.13072254
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Location Type:Suburban
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Excellent
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.57
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Size Dimensions:100.00 x 0.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Assessor
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Lot Features:Level, Landscaping, Rear Yard
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Lot SqFt:25,000 Sqft
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Inclusions:refrigerator, washer/dryer basement, washer dryer in main bedroom dressing room, some furniture.
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Zoning:R4
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Zoning Description:residential
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Outdoor Living Structures:Porch(es)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Waterview:No
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:1101
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (215) 880-5856
- Office phone:
- (215) 887-0400
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:31-00-24985-004
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Tax Year:2025
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Tax Lot:6
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Tax Annual Amount:$19,285
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Tax Assessed Value:$280,450
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Year Assessed:2025
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School Tax:14911.0
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County Tax:1472.00
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City/Town Tax:2791.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:7
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Upper Level Bedrooms:7
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:4
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Bedrooms Upper Level:3
Baths
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Total Baths:5
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Full Baths:4
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Half Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Half Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:4
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Upper Level Total Baths:4
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Upper Level Total Baths:3.00
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Upper Level 2 Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:3
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Upper Level 2 Full Baths:1
The Listing
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:Natural Gas
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Forced Air, Radiant, Radiator, Other
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Heating Fuel:Natural Gas
Utilities
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Utilities:Cable TV
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Electric Service:200+ Amp Service
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Hot Water:Natural Gas
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
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Laundry Type:Upper Floor, Basement
Schools
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Elementary School:Myers
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Middle School:Elkins Park School
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High School:CHELTENHAM
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School District Name:Cheltenham
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Elkins Park
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Senior Community:No
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Exterior Features:Sidewalks, Street Lights
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Pool:No Pool
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Association Recreation Fee:No
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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Municipal Trash:Yes
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Transportation:Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:9
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Additional Storage Area, Oversized
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Garage Spaces:3.00
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Type of Parking:Driveway, Detached Garage
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Parking Features:Paved Driveway
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# of Detached Garage Spaces:3
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Driveway - # of Spaces:6
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$950,000
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Mortgage
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$5,086
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Taxes | $1,607 |
Insurance | $261 |
Utilities | $503 See report |
Total | $7,457/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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5/13/25
May 13, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $950,000 |