Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate688 Cathcart Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1404 $1,895,000
Acreage: 1.12
Age:0 years
Style:
Traditional
Subdivision: Blue Bell
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to 688 Cathcart Road! A stunning, custom built 4 BR, 4 full bath, 2 1/2 bath home situate on a 1.12 acre lot in the heart of desirable Blue Bell and the highly sought after Wissahickon School District. The attention to detail and beautiful upgrades throughout make this home truly special and one of a kind. You'll also notice the quality of finishes are superior like the beautiful, on site finished, 6" white oak hardwood floors that flow throughout the entire first floor plus an oak tread staircase with oak newel posts/hand railings and iron spindles that lead to the hardwood floors in the upstairs hallway and into the master suite. The grand entry foyer leads into the gracious living room featuring a shiplap ceiling that flows into the tucked away office featuring a double door entry, a decorative shiplap wall perfect for working from home. On the other side of the foyer is the elegant dining room featuring a coffered ceiling with custom paint perfect for hosting holiday dinners. The magnificent kitchen is every chef's dream featuring Century 48" custom cabinetry with upgraded crown molding, quartz countertops, an upgraded tile backsplash, upgraded stainless steel appliances including a double oven, gas burner cooktop, microwave drawer, an upgraded range hood and an oversized island with ample seating for 4 bar stools plus a built in pantry with wine fridge that flows into the breakfast room. The adjacent family room makes entertaining easy featuring a floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace with hearth and mantle. One of the best features of the home is the mudroom featuring a powder room with upgraded decorative tile, shiplap walls and everyone's favorite - cubbies with hooks that leads into the oversized 3 car garage with openers. Plus there is a 2nd formal powder room off the foyer that completes the first floor. Step upstairs into the luxurious master suite featuring a double door entry, 6" white oak hardwood floors, a tray ceiling with custom paint, a fabulous, oversized walk-in closet with custom-built organizers and a sumptuous master bath featuring a walk-in shower with custom shower door and upgraded shower heads, an upgraded heated tile floor, a freestanding slipper tub, quartz top double bowl vanity, custom cabinetry and upgraded fixtures. To complete the 2nd floor, you'll find an en suite with a luxurious bath featuring an oversized shower and a walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms that share a jack n jill bathroom featuring a quartz top double bowl vanity, upgraded tile and a separate room with the shower and toilet. Plus a dream laundry room with upgraded tile floor completes the 2nd level. And wait there's more! The finished walkup lower level is perfect for a 2nd office, a home gym or just extra living space and also has a full bath plus lots of storage. Additional features of this magnificent home include 9 foot ceilings on every level including the finished lower level, extra wide baseboards, 2 powder rooms, Andersen black windows, Hardie plank and board and batten siding, 25-year black charcoal shingle roof, stone exterior fireplace, upgraded metal roofs on front and side porches, 2 zone HVAC system - all which highlight the quality of materials featured in this home and are much more sophisticated than your typical builder grade. The location is unrivaled and so convenient to the Center Square Shopping Center, the HomeGoods shopping center and the ever popular restaurants - El Sarape, Panache, Radice, The Blue Bell Inn and Castello's. A truly must see home!!!
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: 2.5 % Of Base
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Upper Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 3;
Interior
Fully Finished Basement, Heated Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Poured Concrete , Side Entrance Basement, Basement Sump Pump, Basement Walkout Stairs, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Mantel(s), Stone Fireplace
Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, HardiPlank Type
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Public Elementary (20 schools)
Public Middle (6 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Norriton Middle School | Norristown Area School District | 5–8 | Norristown | 2.41 mi |
| Wissahickon Middle School | Wissahickon School District | 6–8 | Ambler | 2.7 mi |
| Colonial Middle School | Colonial School District | 6–8 | Plymouth Meeting | 3.09 mi |
| Pennbrook Middle School | North Penn School District | 7–9 | North Wales | 3.86 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School | Norristown Area School District | 5–8 | Norristown | 3.92 mi |
| Penndale Middle School | North Penn School District | 7–9 | Lansdale | 4.86 mi |
Public High (6 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wissahickon Senior High School | Wissahickon School District | 9–12 | Ambler | 2.67 mi |
| Central Montco Technical High School | Central Montco Technical High School | 9–12 | Plymouth Meeting | 3.34 mi |
| Upper Dublin High School | Upper Dublin School District | 9–12 | Fort Washington | 4.19 mi |
| Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area | Norristown Area School District | 9–12 | Norristown | 4.39 mi |
| Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School | Colonial School District | 9–12 | Plymouth Meeting | 4.56 mi |
| Norristown Area High School | Norristown Area School District | 9–12 | Norristown | 4.6 mi |
Private (26 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Blue Bell (19422), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 31
- Average salary of people in this community: $103,567
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,485
- Household Size (ppl): 2.55
- Households w/ Children: 54%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 5,699 (72.7%)
- Rented: 1,603 (20.4%)
- Vacant: 540 (6.9%)
- Total: 7,842
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.
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.
Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 0.6%
- Some High School: 1.3%
- High School Graduate: 15.3%
- Some College: 12.8%
- Associate Degree: 5.3%
- Bachelor's Degree: 33.4%
- Graduate Degree: 31.3%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $125,561
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: $1,739
- One Bedroom: $1,673
- Two Bedroom: $1,748
- Three Bedroom: $2,163
- Four Bedroom: $2,441
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