8311 FORREST AVENUE, Elkins Park, PA 19027

$419,900 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
2,072  sqft
Built in 1952

Elkins Park gem ready for you to just move in! Located on a very pretty street in the heart of Elkins Park. This lovely 4 BR 2BA home SPARKLES! Fresh paint throughout, beautiful gleaming hardwood floors and abundant light create an inviting space just waiting for you to call this gem home. This well maintained home has been well cared for with many improvements. New metal roof 2018, tankless hot water heater, paver driveway and patio, 200 AMP electrical service and electric vehicle charging station in garage. Wood fireplace insert, LED lighting in basement and garage. Remodeled and very attractive bathrooms, gutters with gutter guards. Exterior painted in 2020, new garage door in 2020, upgraded kitchen with hardwood cabinets, central air and gas heat, double pane tilt in energy efficient windows. Great outside space with lovely large, terraced yard for outdoor enjoyment. Great location perfectly positioned within walking distance of Wall Park, Elkins Park Library, less than a mile to Jenkintown or Elkins Park Regional Rail, with easy train service to Center City & airport-perfect combination of location and convenience. This home offers easy access to everything you need for an easy lifestyle. Walking distance to McKinley, Sprinkles Ice Cream, Creekside, Goat House Creamery & Open Book Bookstore, restaurants-Just a quick drive to grocery stores and the restaurants of Jenkintown. Don't miss your opportunity to make 8311 Forrest Avenue your new home sweet home—schedule your appointment today and experience the perfect blend of classic Elkins Park charm and modern living!


Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Basement
Basement:
Daylight, Full
A/C:
Central A/C
Heating:
Y, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional

Construction

General:
Masonry, 2, Other

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
CHELTENHAM
County:
MONTGOMERY

Lot

Zoning:
RESIDENTIAL, 31-00-10129-001
Current Use:
1101

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Cheryl Nash Miller

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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