231 MADISON AVENUE, Fort Washington, PA 19034

$795,000 Asking Price

6 beds
3 baths
3,978  sqft
Built in 1865

Rare stone Victorian opportunity in historic Fort Washington, PA! So many possibilities! Built in the 1800s and situated on a quiet corner lot, this Mansard roof Victorian pairs original Second Empire architecture with an expansive, 2 level addition. Ideally located in the highly desirable Upper Dublin School District, this home is also conveniently close to the Fort Washington Office Park and Septa train station. This home presents an amazing blank canvas that’s ready and waiting for your ideas and improvements! Multiple spaces are readily adaptable for home office/business, fitness, play room, or game room, limited by only your own vision and imagination! The first floor front rooms feature an elegant entry staircase, 9’ ceilings, large bay window, and built-in bookcases. The modernized (2007) kitchen is centrally located, surrounded by 4 new/expanded rooms off the original design. The spacious laundry/utility room includes a ½ bath and additional closets. The back rooms contain a wood-burning stove and built-in cabinets/shelves and offer an ideal spot for a home office or first floor bedroom. The large, sturdy deck was rebuilt in 2020-21. The 4 room basement affords one of the most unique home experiences around, and includes your very own indoor fountain! The recently renovated (carpet, lighting) front room is a dream location for adults and children alike, featuring recessed stone walls and beautiful wood beams! The utility/work room is segregated, while 2 additional rooms offer incredible opportunities for business, storage, fitness, etc.! The second floor has 3 rooms plus a full bath, and includes vintage floor/wall tile and updated lighting in the bathroom. The partially finished 3rd level has 2.5 rooms and it’s own full bath. Several critical updates have already been done! New/updated electric service installed 2014. New natural gas boiler installed November, 2019. New basement waterproofing installed 2020. New natural gas hot water heater installed April, 2022. These original homes do not come available often. Don’t miss out on the opportunity!

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Basement,Bedroom 1,Sun/Florida Room,Laundry,Office,Recreation Room,Utility Room,Bedroom 6,Bathroom 1,Bathroom 2
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Y, Hot Water,Radiator, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional

Construction

General:
Stone, 3

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
UPPER DUBLIN
County:
MONTGOMERY

Lot

Zoning:
R, 54-00-11377-008
Current Use:
1101

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
Quinn & Wilson, Inc., Charles Bolger

About Fort Washington, PA

Housing

Number of Units
2,671
Median Home Value
$467,825
Median Rent
$1,567

18.16% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.69% are vacant.

Commute

Car
48.97%
Public Transportation
2.73%
Walk to Work
1.14%
Work from Home
47.05%
Other
0.09%

The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.

People

Population
7,062
Median Age
44.70
Median Household Size
2.85

Education

High School
16.03%
Associate’s Degree
7.41%
Bachelor’s Degree
30.29%
Graduate Degree
29.01%

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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