542 Penn Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038-1229 $399,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,457
Acreage: 0.15
Age:76 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2122560
Subdivision: Ardsley
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This impeccably maintained home is located in the award winning Abington School District, minutes away from the Ardsley Train station. A newer roof, newer chimney, and new solar heat along with fresh paint and recently refinished bathrooms make this house maintenance free for years to come. Out back is a paver patio along with two sheds and a large yard that is completely fenced in. Inside the front door you are greeted with hardwood floors that continue throughout the entire house. The living room and dining room are bright and light. The sunken powder room sits just at the base of the staircase and has a granite vanity, an updated tile floor and large storage closet. Plenty of windows on the first floor fill the house with natural light each with custom adjustable cordless shades. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space with a new backsplash making it functional and stylish. Downstairs is a finished basement adding more living space along with a workshop and additional storage area. Upstairs are three bedrooms each with ample closet space and an updated full bathroom. A large attic space sits above it all giving you ample storage and easy access when needed. The driveway is electric vehicle ready with a power source for convenience. This property is in a great location with lots to offer including peace of mind for its new owner for years to come.

Bedroom 1: 16 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 12 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 9 X 8 - Upper 1
Bathroom 1: Upper 1
Family Room: 16 X 12 - Main
Dining Room: 12 X 11 - Main
Kitchen: 12 X 11 - Main
Half Bath: Main
Basement: 19 X 11 - Lower 1
Laundry: Lower 1
Taxes: $4,922
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Abington

Features

Utilities
90% Forced Air, Oil, Wall Unit Cooling, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Basement Laundry, Cable TV

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Full Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Hardwood Flooring

Exterior
Block Foundation, Shingle Roof, Vinyl Siding, Patio(s), Porch(es), Sidewalks

Lot
Chain Link Fence

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Public Elementary (30 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 1.23 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 1.3 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 1.65 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 1.73 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 2.05 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 2.17 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 2.17 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 2.2 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 2.23 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 2.26 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Overlook School Abington School District K–5 Abington 2.79 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 2.88 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 3.2 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 3.26 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.78 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 4 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 4.01 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 4.2 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.54 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 4.94 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 0.74 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 1.74 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 2.03 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.82 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 4.35 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.76 mi
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 4.84 mi
Keith Valley Middle School Hatboro-Horsham School District 6–8 Horsham 4.91 mi

Public High (12 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 1.7 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 2.2 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 2.27 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 2.28 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 3.04 mi
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
Upper Moreland High School Upper Moreland Township School District 9–12 Willow Grove 3.76 mi
Eastern Center for Arts & Technology Eastern Center for Arts & Technology 9–12 Willow Grove 3.91 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi

Private (61 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 0.53 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 1.25 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 1.27 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 1.56 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 1.67 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 1.74 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 1.81 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 1.96 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 2.22 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.23 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 2.25 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 2.59 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 2.73 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 2.74 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 2.78 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 2.82 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 2.84 mi
Our Lady Of Confidence Roman Catholic Ungraded Willow Grove 2.95 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 2.96 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Queen Of Angels Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Willow Grove 3 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 3 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 3.01 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 3.02 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 3.06 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 3.28 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.31 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.31 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 3.36 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 3.39 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.39 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 3.39 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 3.7 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 3.78 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.79 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 3.85 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 3.92 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 3.93 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 4.09 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 4.14 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 4.18 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Horsham 4.2 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.4 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 4.4 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 4.65 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.76 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 4.81 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.83 mi
The Quaker School At Horsham Friends 2–11 Horsham 4.92 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Middle Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Glenside (19038), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $66,827

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,974
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.62
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 9,497 (81.4%)
  • Rented: 1,750 (15.0%)
  • Vacant: 425 (3.6%)
  • Total: 11,672

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: 31,415
Households: 11,247
Median Age: 41.10

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: 1.4%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 20.5%
  • Some College: 15.5%
  • Associate Degree: 6.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 30.1%
  • Graduate Degree: 23.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $97,415

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: $791
  • One Bedroom: $1,005
  • Two Bedroom: $1,226
  • Three Bedroom: $1,576
  • Four Bedroom: $1,854

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542 Penn Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038-1229

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