1103 PROSPECT AVENUE, Elkins Park, PA 19027

$779,000 Asking Price

6 beds
5 baths
4,403  sqft
Built in 1930

This Melrose Park Victorian located on a picturesque street features 5+ bedrooms, 3.5 baths and over 4400+ sq ft of living space spreading out over 3 floors on almost ¾ of an acre of flat land. The old-world charm of this home features large pane windows, solid wood pocket doors, French doors, high ceilings, crown moldings and hardwood floors throughout. Enter the home through a 3 season's sun porch that spans the entire width of the home. French doors take you into a double living room with marble fireplace and formal staircase to the upper levels. A large study and power room just down the hall past the back staircase. The oversized dining room with its large bay window is flooded with sunlight and has the best views of the gardens and flagstone patios. The kitchen has been completely remolded with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliance and wooden counters...a chef's dream. There's a spacious breakfast room with vintage built-ins plus a walk-in pantry and access to the mudroom and rear entry. The second level features a gorgeous primary suite complete with an ensuite bath with oversized shower, a sitting room/office and a large laundry room. There are 2 additional bedrooms, one with ensuite powder room and a full hall bath. The third level features 2 large bedrooms and a full hall bath. The grounds are a gardener's dream with plenty of spaces for gardens and large flat grassy areas......and the perfect kids' playground. The rear of the property is completely fenced. The side yard features an enormous flagstone patio complete with firepit and multiple seatings areas. Across the circular drive is a separate oversized 2 car garage and workshop. Not to be missed....the Melrose Park Gem.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Additional Stairway
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Den,Breakfast Room,Bedroom 1,Sun/Florida Room,Laundry,Mud Room,Bedroom 6,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Primary Bathroom
Basement:
Unfinished
Flooring:
Hardwood
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Baseboard - Hot Water, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Victorian

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
Masonry, 3, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
CHELTENHAM
County:
MONTGOMERY

Lot

Zoning:
SINGLE FAMILY, 31-00-22630-001
Fencing:
Decorative,Partially,Split Rail
Current Use:
1101

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN
Exclusions:
large swing set in back yard

This listing courtesy of:
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty, Franz J Rabauer

About Elkins Park, PA

Housing

Number of Units
8,258
Median Home Value
$291,415
Median Rent
$1,111

38.42% of housing units are renter occupied.

6.15% are vacant.

Commute

Car
58.45%
Public Transportation
11.67%
Walk to Work
0.83%
Work from Home
28.41%
Other
0.64%

The median travel time to work is 24 minutes.

People

Population
18,527
Median Age
42.80
Median Household Size
2.65

Education

High School
15.99%
Associate’s Degree
8.02%
Bachelor’s Degree
28.15%
Graduate Degree
30.28%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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