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8231 NEW SECOND STREET

ELKINS PARK, PA 19027

MLS#: PAMC2182414

$479,000

Status: Active
Listing number: PAMC2182414
Listing provided by: Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
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Last update: 17 hours ago
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Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1940

Sq.Footage

2,388

Welcome to this charming Elkins Park home, filled with character, timeless details, and endless potential. Situated on a beautiful lot, the property features a long driveway leading to a detached 2-car garage and a spacious backyard ready for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Enter through either the front or rear entrance and discover a home rich in original charm. The first floor offers a spacious eat-in kitchen with dining area, a comfortable family room with a wood burning stove and basement access, and a generously sized living room highlighted by a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. A bright sunroom provides the perfect spot to relax with a book or enjoy your morning coffee. The Potential is endless. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. This older home showcases classic character and solid bones, offering a wonderful opportunity for a buyer to update, personalize, and build equity while preserving its unique charm. Conveniently located in sought-after Elkins Park, this home is ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and make it your own!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2388.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Gas

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    6

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Parking

    Oversized, Garage, Driveway, Detached

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.48

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    21060.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Straight Thru

Price

  • Sales Price

    $479,000

  • Tax Amount

    $13,932

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 388

  • Price/SqFt

    $200

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    MYERS

  • Middle School

    CEDARBROOK

  • High School

    CHELTENHAM

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    017

  • Water Source

    Public

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Location

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MONTGOMERY

Elementary School

MYERS

Middle School

CEDARBROOK

High School

CHELTENHAM

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Welcome to this charming Elkins Park home, filled with character, timeless details, and endless potential. Situated on a beautiful lot, the property features a long driveway leading to a detached 2-car garage and a spacious backyard ready for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Enter through either the front or rear entrance and discover a home rich in original charm. The first floor offers a spacious eat-in kitchen with dining area, a comfortable family room with a wood burning stove and basement access, and a generously sized living room highlighted by a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. A bright sunroom provides the perfect spot to relax with a book or enjoy your morning coffee. The Potential is endless. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. This older home showcases classic character and solid bones, offering a wonderful opportunity for a buyer to update, personalize, and build equity while preserving its unique charm. Conveniently located in sought-after Elkins Park, this home is ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and make it your own!

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