243 E Park Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002-4814 $399,000

Beds/Baths: 3/1.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,920
Acreage: 0.04
Age:69 years
Style:
Traditional, AirLite
MLS#: PAMC2118136
Subdivision: Ambler
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Live your best life in the heart of Ambler Boro!! Be prepared to fall in love with this SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM home, with ONE FULL and TWO HALF BATHS. Set back from the street, this OUTSTANDING home was GUTTED IN 2013 by the current owner!!! Lovingly improved and maintained every since, this property is sure to please!! UPGRADES THROUGHOUT include replacement windows, beautiful kitchen and bathrooms plus the FABULOUSLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL that adds tremendously important living space...customized with beautiful flooring, a half-bath, plenty of storage closets and laundry space, you will enjoyentertaining/work-from-home space/gym//etc. Relax on the front porch, or explore the town...WALKABILITY IS YOURS!!! This property is situated between Pickering Field with its ballparks and playgrounds, and Knight Park & Ambler Skatepark. Explore all that downtown Ambler Boro has to offer!! The historic Ambler Theatre and Act II Playhouse await, local boutique shopping, tremendous selection of dining spots, coffee shops, and small businesses to support! Main Street is home to lots of exciting events...experience The Auto Show (in May) Ambler Arts & Musical Festival (June) Oktoberfest (October!) Holiday Parade (Dec) Fire & Ice Week (Feb) and Restaurant Week (Jan & July). First Friday is a very popular monthly outdoor festival with food trucks, beer gardens and live music. The Farmer's Market is open on Saturdays from May to October. Enjoy a ten-minute stroll to the Ambler Septa Rail. Easy on and off access to Routes 309/PA Turnpike/Blue Route/NE Extension/Center City. COVETED WISSAHICKON SCHOOL DISTRICT!!!

Taxes: $3,291
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wissahickon

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Fully Finished Basement, Improved Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Replacement Windows, Skylights

Exterior
Brick Exterior, Patio(s)

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Public Elementary (18 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 0.89 mi
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.48 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.89 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 2.11 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 2.57 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2.86 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 3.23 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 3.86 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 3.96 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 4.06 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.12 mi
Simmons Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 4.4 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.44 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.65 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 4.68 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 4.69 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 4.87 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 5 mi

Public Middle (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 1.46 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 2.93 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 3.38 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.97 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 1.03 mi
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 1.64 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 3.4 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.39 mi
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Hatboro-Horsham School District 9–12 Horsham 4.42 mi

Private (38 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 0.9 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 1.34 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 1.39 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.05 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 2.08 mi
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 2.09 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 2.12 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.3 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 2.36 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 2.43 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 2.43 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 2.81 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 2.91 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 3.09 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 3.26 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 3.32 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.35 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.4 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 3.48 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.5 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 3.58 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 4.05 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 4.17 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 4.18 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 4.2 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 4.31 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 4.46 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 4.55 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 4.6 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.64 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.65 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 4.66 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.66 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.73 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.75 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Horsham 4.78 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.85 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Ambler (19002), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $84,448

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,549
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.59
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 9,378 (73.5%)
  • Rented: 2,804 (22.0%)
  • Vacant: 577 (4.5%)
  • Total: 12,759

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: 32,241
Households: 12,182
Median Age: 45.40

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.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 2.6%
  • High School Graduate: 17.2%
  • Some College: 11.3%
  • Associate Degree: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $110,041

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: $2,257
  • One Bedroom: $1,132
  • Two Bedroom: $1,264
  • Three Bedroom: $1,444
  • Four Bedroom: $1,781

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC , (267) 435-8015, marianne.dillon@compass.com

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243 E Park Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002-4814

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