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Split Level

8232 FORREST AVENUE

ELKINS PARK , PA 19027

MLS#: PAMC2154036

$600,000

Status: Active
Listing number: PAMC2154036
Listing provided by: Century 21 Advantage Gold-Elkins Park
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
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ELKINS PARK - Residential

Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

3

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1956

Sq.Footage

3,576

You will think you are in the woods when you approach this home. This charming home greets you with a warm foyer entrance and flows into spacious living and dining areas with newer hardwood floors. The inviting living room features a fireplace, perfect for gatherings, while the sunroom—with its skylights, separate heat/AC unit, and breathtaking views—offers a serene backdrop of the yard, garden, and frequent visits from deer and other wildlife. The family room is a showstopper, boasting cathedral ceilings accented with rustic wood beams. A private library, complete with hardwood floors and built-in bookcases, provides a quiet space for work or reading, and opens to a large patio ideal for entertaining. The unique hot tub room overlooks the yard, creating a spa-like retreat in your own home. The updated kitchen is designed for both style and function, featuring quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances—including a gas range and refrigerator—and a modern layout that makes cooking a joy. An added convenience is the electric car charging unit, making this home as practical as it is beautiful. This Elkins Park gem combines comfort, character, and natural beauty in one remarkable property. It is certainly one of kind with the wooden lot and you will never believe you are minutes from civilization.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2804.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric, Attic Fan

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Construction Materials

    Stone, Wood Siding

  • Other Exterior Features

    Lighting

  • Parking

    Asphalt, Private, Garage, Driveway, Other, Attached

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

  • View

    Trees/Woods

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Corner Lot, Secluded, Few Trees

  • Lot Size(acres)

    1.1

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Split Level

Price

  • Sales Price

    $600,000

  • Tax Amount

    12962.0

  • Sq. Footage

    3, 576

  • Price/SqFt

    $167

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    CHELTENHAM

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    CHELTENHAM

Property Features

  • Accessibility Features

    Therapeutic Whirlpool

  • Foundation Details

    Other

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    054

  • Water Source

    Public

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You will think you are in the woods when you approach this home. This charming home greets you with a warm foyer entrance and flows into spacious living and dining areas with newer hardwood floors. The inviting living room features a fireplace, perfect for gatherings, while the sunroom—with its skylights, separate heat/AC unit, and breathtaking views—offers a serene backdrop of the yard, garden, and frequent visits from deer and other wildlife. The family room is a showstopper, boasting cathedral ceilings accented with rustic wood beams. A private library, complete with hardwood floors and built-in bookcases, provides a quiet space for work or reading, and opens to a large patio ideal for entertaining. The unique hot tub room overlooks the yard, creating a spa-like retreat in your own home. The updated kitchen is designed for both style and function, featuring quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances—including a gas range and refrigerator—and a modern layout that makes cooking a joy. An added convenience is the electric car charging unit, making this home as practical as it is beautiful. This Elkins Park gem combines comfort, character, and natural beauty in one remarkable property. It is certainly one of kind with the wooden lot and you will never believe you are minutes from civilization.

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