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Property Description
Location matters! The timeless design and solid construction of this custom estate home on a large lot is in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Lower Gwynedd and top rated Wissahickon School District. Its quiet, walkable location can't be beat! This exquisite home features 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, mudroom with shower, finished 1400+ sq ft basement and an oversized 3+ car garage. You will appreciate the radiant heat throughout the foyer, kitchen, breakfast room, great room, powder room, mudroom and primary bath, along with 1 wood burning and 2 gas fireplaces. 4- zone HVAC, 400 amp service, internet and cable wired throughout, first floor and backyard sound system, and whole house water softener and filtration system are already in place. The stately exterior of brick and Hardy plank siding, a circular driveway with oval paver entryway, flagstone path, mature trees and extensive landscaping offer welcoming curb appeal. The private, in-ground, heated, fully automated, saltwater pool and spa is highlighted by the stunning newly installed glass tile, PebbleTec surface, and new heater. The expansive EP Henry paver pool decking, patio, and walkway provide lots of space to entertain outdoors. Upon entering the home, you are immediately drawn to the enormous crystal chandelier, hardwood staircase with open steel and brass wraparound railing extending 3 stories. A living room/flex space enclosed with 2 sets of glass doors and the dining room with gas fireplace and 2 sets of arched glass doors flank the foyer. 2 coat closets in the foyer provide plenty of storage. From the foyer, enter the custom chef's kitchen with its 12 ft island and corresponding wet bar, flowing into the bright breakfast room with vaulted ceiling where you can enjoy the view of your pool and backyard. The enormous kitchen with granite countertop and backsplash features a SubZero refrigerator, dual zone SubZero wine refrigerator, 2 beverage drawers, Dacor 6-burner gas range, Gaggenau steamer, Bosch dishwasher, double convection wall oven, warming drawer, island with convenient prep sink and plentiful storage. If that's not enough, a custom wet bar with another wine refrigerator completes the space. There is a set of sliding glass doors from the kitchen into the screen porch that opens to the fenced pool area. Step down from the kitchen into the great room with wood burning fireplace and media center with surround system and custom oak built-ins. Sliding doors into the screen porch are most convenient. This flexible floor plan is sure to please. Down the hall past the powder room is a mudroom with access to the backyard. The bonus room off the garage entry offers access to the 2nd floor and the basement. Completing the first floor is an additional staircase off the kitchen leading to the finished basement with a convenient additional kitchenette and wall of cabinetry. Ascend to the second floor where your primary bedroom suite awaits. Through the sitting room, step down into the enormous bedroom with a gas fireplace, surround sound system and vaulted ceiling. The entry to the marble bathroom is flanked by two walk-in closets. The bathroom features 2 custom Bombay vanities and 2 water closets, a jacuzzi tub and large walk-in shower. 2 bedrooms share the hallway at the top of the main staircase. Continue down the hall to find 3 linen closets, laundry room, 2 more bedrooms and the rear staircase. The third floor with its cozy reading nook is away from the bustle of the rest of the house. 2 cedar closets, a bedroom with separate workspace, walk-in cedar closet and an additional bedroom with access to the utility/storage room complete the 3rd floor. Conveniently located near Springhouse shopping center, with easy access to Rt 309 & Rt 202, PA Tpk and commuter trains to Philadelphia, this timeless beauty checks all the boxes!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1230 Frst Hl Dr
General
- Sold For: $1,900,000
- Taxes: $24,923 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAMC2121158
- Added to Site: 522 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Sound System, Store/Office, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Marble, Wood, Gas/Propane, Marble, Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Icemaker, Cooktop, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Instant Hot Water, Oven/Range - Gas
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 8
- Full Bathrooms: 6
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 6
- Upper - Full Baths: 6
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Lower Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 7
- Bedrooms Upper: 7
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Upper Floor
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Fenced, Heated, In Ground
- Security/Safety: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, BBQ Grill
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 9
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Lighted Parking, Circular Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Location
- Area: Lower Gwynedd Twp (10639)
- Municipality: LOWER GWYNEDD TWP
- County: Montgomery
- Development Name: Forest Hill
- Subdivision: Forest Hill
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: Wissahickon
- Elementary School: Shady Grove
- Middle School: Wissahickon
- High School: Wissahickon Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Hot Water, Radiant
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Stucco, HardiPlank Type
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Heated, Sump Pump, Interior Access
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Vaulted Ceilings
- Windows: Skylights, Sliding, Screens, Bay/Bow, Double Pane
- Doors: French, Sliding Glass
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 8,604
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 8,604 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 7,115 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1985
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
Unit 1
- Bathrooms-Lower: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.95
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 41,387
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 193.00 x 0.00
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Wrought Iron
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $299.23
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $19,983
- City/TownTax: $1,004
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $3,934
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $821,710
- Tax Amount: $24,923
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 7915
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Personal Items
- Inclusions: All appliances, all pool equipment. Televisions in the lower level and primary bath. Window Treatments are all in as-is condition.
- Lot Number: 12
Listed by RE/MAX Services, Lisa Lim
Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell, Jay F Mallon
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Schools
Schools serving 1230 Frst Hl Dr
School District:Wissahickon School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shady Grove El School 351 Skippack Pike, Ambler, PA 19002 | K-5 | 2.6 mi |
Wissahickon Middle School 500 Houston Rd, Ambler, PA 19002 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Wissahickon Senior High School 521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA 19002 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1230 Frst Hl Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/02/2025
Sold
$1,900,000
-10.76%
MLS
10/29/2024
Listed
$2,129,000
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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.
1230 Forest Hill Drive, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002 (MLS# PAMC2121158) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,900,000 on April 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 1230 Forest Hill Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lower Gwynedd? You can browse all Lower Gwynedd real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

