249 Forrest Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027 - Photo 1

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$410,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,614 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Easy living in Elkins Park! Come see this elegant and charming home situated on a quiet, picturesque street in one of the finest neighborhoods in the area. This classic property provides a spacious living room and adjacent dining area on the first level with hardwood floors throughout. From the dining room, step into the cozy kitchen with access to your beautiful new backyard space that has plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs boasts 3 generously sized bedrooms with hardwood floors and a full bath. The primary bedroom has extra closet space that can be converted to an en suite, adding extra comfort, convenience, and value to your new home. Options abound to make this the perfect home to make new memories! Centrally located in beautiful Abington Township, you are just minutes away from Alverthorpe Park, terrific nearby restaurants and nightlife, and award winning Abington Schools. A home generator is included along with a one year home warranty for added peace of mind. Schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 249 Forrest Ave

General

Sold For: $410,000
Taxes: $7,132 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PAMC2158630
Added to Site: 123 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

Area: Abington Twp (10630)
Municipality: ABINGTON TWP
County: Montgomery
Development Name: Jenkintown Manor
Subdivision: Jenkintown Manor
Driving Directions: Forrest Ave between Jenkintown Road and Township Line Rd.

School Information

School District: Abington

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Masonry
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,614
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,614 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,614 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1941
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,900
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 56.00 x 0.00
Zoning: RES

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $219.95
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $5,529
City/TownTax: $849
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $753
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $143,440
Tax Amount: $7,132
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1614

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Inclusions: Washer, dryer, refrigerator, generator all in "as is" condition with no monetary value
Lot Number: 6

Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate Lower Gwynedd, Jack Aaron Brown
Sold by Compass, Jason S Cohen

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Schools

Schools serving 249 Forrest Ave

School District:Abington School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mckinley School, Elkins Park, PA 370 Cedar Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027	K-6	0.7 mi
Abington Junior High School 2056 Susquehanna St, Abington, PA 19001	7-9	2.2 mi
Abington Senior High School 900 Highland Avenue, Abington, PA 19001	10-12	2.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 249 Forrest Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

11/14/2025

Sold

$355,000

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MLS

10/17/2025

Listed

$355,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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