231 Madison Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034-1502 $795,000

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Beds/Baths: 6/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,978
Acreage: 0.37
Age:159 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: PAMC2121910
Subdivision: Elliger Park
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

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!

Bedroom 6: 10 X 7 - Upper 2
Bedroom 5: 11 X 11 - Upper 2
Bedroom 4: 14 X 11 - Upper 2
Bathroom 2: 9 X 7 - Upper 2
Bedroom 3: 11 X 11 - Upper 1
Living Room: 19 X 14 - Main
Dining Room: 19 X 11 - Main
Bedroom 2: 18 X 11 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 15 X 11 - Main
Bedroom 1: 18 X 11 - Upper 1
Bathroom 1: 10 X 8 - Upper 1
Sun/Florida Room: 16 X 12 - Main
Family Room: 23 X 15 - Main
Office: 16 X 13 - Main
Laundry: 12 X 10 - Main
Recreation Room: 20 X 15 - Lower 1
Utility Room: 20 X 10 - Lower 1
Basement: 15 X 11 - Lower 1
Basement: 34 X 15 - Lower 1

Taxes: $12,758
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Upper Dublin

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
On Street

Interior
Partial

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Stone Exterior

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Public Elementary (22 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 0.64 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 2.05 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 2.05 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 2.4 mi
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 2.41 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 2.61 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 3.13 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 3.36 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 3.57 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 3.72 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 3.73 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 3.81 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 3.92 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 3.94 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.13 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 4.42 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 4.47 mi
Simmons Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 4.55 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 4.87 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi

Public Middle (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 2 mi
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 2.36 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 2.51 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 4.34 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 4.88 mi

Public High (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 0.98 mi
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 2.53 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 2.56 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 4.34 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 4.35 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.4 mi
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Hatboro-Horsham School District 9–12 Horsham 4.6 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 4.88 mi
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Private (42 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 0.48 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 0.53 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 1.07 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 1.12 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 1.25 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 1.95 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 2.26 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 2.6 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.61 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 2.65 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 2.67 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 2.68 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 2.69 mi
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 2.95 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 2.99 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 3.15 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 3.18 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 3.26 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 3.26 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 3.49 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 3.5 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.75 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.79 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 3.86 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.89 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 4.09 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.1 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 4.19 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 4.32 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 4.38 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.46 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Horsham 4.51 mi
Our Lady Of Confidence Roman Catholic Ungraded Willow Grove 4.64 mi
Queen Of Angels Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Willow Grove 4.65 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.76 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 4.86 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 4.93 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Fort Washington (19034), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $93,901

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 937
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.71
  • Households w/ Children: 63%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 1,627 (72.2%)
  • Rented: 393 (17.4%)
  • Vacant: 235 (10.4%)
  • Total: 2,255

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 5,852
Households: 2,020
Median Age: 43.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 2.3%
  • Some High School: 1.5%
  • High School Graduate: 17.0%
  • Some College: 13.1%
  • Associate Degree: 5.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 28.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 32.2%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $126,198

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $2,158
  • One Bedroom: $1,053
  • Two Bedroom: $1,311

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231 Madison Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034-1502

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