Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate518 Spring Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027-2635 $950,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 4,786
Acreage: 0.57
Age:125 years
Style:
Colonial
Subdivision: Elkins Park
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
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.
Bedroom 5: Upper 2
Bedroom 6: Upper 2
Attic: Upper 2
Utility Room: Upper 2
Primary Bed: 18 X 16 - Upper 1
Primary Bath: Upper 1
Other: Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 16 X 13 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 16 X 13 - Upper 1
Bathroom 3: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 18 X 13 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 20 X 13 - Main
Dining Room: 16 X 11 - Main
Family Room: 18 X 16 - Main
Living Room: 18 X 13 - Main
Attic:
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Elem. School: Myers Mid. School: Elkins Park School High School: Cheltenham
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, , Radiant Heating, Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Basement Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry, Cable TV
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Detached Garage Spaces #: 3;
Interior
Butlers Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Additional Stairway, Full Basement, Tile/Brick Flooring, Wood Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, 9'+ Ceilings, Security System
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Pitched Roof, Slate Roof, Stone Exterior, Porch(es), Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot
Landscaping, Level Lot, Rear Yard, Suburban
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Public Elementary (88 schools)
Public Middle (18 schools)
Public High (28 schools)
Private (95 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Elkins Park (19027), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 31
- Average salary of people in this community: $63,821
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 5,075
- Household Size (ppl): 2.33
- Households w/ Children: 48%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 5,020 (55.8%)
- Rented: 3,483 (38.7%)
- Vacant: 490 (5.4%)
- Total: 8,993
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 0.9%
- Some High School: 1.8%
- High School Graduate: 17.3%
- Some College: 14.7%
- Associate Degree: 8.4%
- Bachelor's Degree: 27.9%
- Graduate Degree: 28.9%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $81,098
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $988
- One Bedroom: $979
- Two Bedroom: $1,194
- Three Bedroom: $1,984
- Four Bedroom: $2,032
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