250 Forrest Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1918 $449,900

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Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,470
Acreage: 0.19
Age:89 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2113156
Subdivision: Jenkintown Manor
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to one of the best places to live by Money Magazine! Located only a few short blocks from Abington's famed Alverthorpe Park for residents of the township, this brick colonial is right in the heart of Jenktinown Manor. Alverthorpe Park offers residents walking trails, mini-golf, tennis and basketball courts, as well as a 9 hole chip and putt, age specific playgrounds, BBQ areas, fishing pond and even a wading pool and it is literally just down the road. Nestled in the picturesque neighborhood of Abington, PA, this stunning brick Colonial home exudes timeless charm and elegance. Set against the backdrop of a beautifully tree-lined yard, the property offers a serene escape from the bustle of everyday life. Inside, you'll find a spacious layout with classic architectural details, including gleaming hardwood floors, expansive living areas, and a warm, inviting atmosphere. The well-maintained yard provides a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining, while the nearby parks and excellent Abington schools enhance the appeal of this exceptional residence. Experience the perfect blend of historic character and modern comfort in this quintessential Abington home. 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and a full basement waiting to be finished. Wood burning fireplace in the great room provides a cozy, winter retreat. There is even a second floor sun-deck over looking the well manicured yard. Close to the train, public transportation, hospitals schools and more. Showings begin at the open house on Saturday August 10th at 12:00.

Bedroom 1: 18 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 14 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 12 X 10 - Upper 1
Family Room: 22 X 12 - Main
Dining Room: 14 X 11 - Main
Kitchen: 18 X 12 - Main
Taxes: $7,088
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*:
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Abington
Elem. School: MckinleyMid. School: Abington JuniorHigh School: Abington Senior
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

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

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Unfinished Basement, Wood Fireplace

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Brick Exterior

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The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (71 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 0.69 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 1.12 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 1.38 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 1.72 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 1.8 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 1.94 mi
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.06 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 2.32 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.34 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.43 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.48 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 2.55 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.58 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.63 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.64 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 2.67 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.75 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.83 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.94 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.02 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.06 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 3.09 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.1 mi
Overlook School Abington School District K–5 Abington 3.18 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.23 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
Greenberg Joseph School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.28 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.28 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.36 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 3.43 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.54 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Rhawnhurst School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Farrell Louis High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.72 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.85 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.87 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Solis-Cohen Solomon School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.94 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 3.96 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 4 mi
Spruance Gilbert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.05 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.14 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.22 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.36 mi
Ziegler William High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR K–8 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia City School District 3–5 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Barton Clara School Philadelphia City School District K–2 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 4.49 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Northwood Academy Charter School Northwood Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Mayfair School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
Cayuga School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Frank Anne School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Pollock Robert B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Allen Ethan School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 4.87 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
McClure Alexander K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Henry Charles W School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.98 mi
Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 5 mi

Public Middle (17 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 1.09 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.15 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 2.21 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.63 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.75 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Castor Gardens Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
Washington Grover Junior School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.41 mi
Baldi C C A Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Murray Avenue School Lower Moreland Township School District 6–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.91 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 4.11 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 4.28 mi
Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.52 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi

Public High (26 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 1.11 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 2.01 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 2.27 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.63 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.75 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.84 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.05 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.2 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.55 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.89 mi
Lower Moreland High School Lower Moreland Township School District 9–12 Huntingdon Valley 4.28 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 4.4 mi
Frankford High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Lincoln High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Upper Moreland High School Upper Moreland Township School District 9–12 Willow Grove 4.9 mi
Mastery Cs-Pickett Campus Mastery CS-Pickett Campus 6–12 Philadelphia 4.94 mi

Private (87 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 0.67 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 0.69 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 0.71 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 0.95 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 1.11 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 1.4 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 1.44 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 1.49 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 1.63 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 1.73 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 1.86 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 2.03 mi
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.04 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 2.11 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 2.11 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 2.24 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 2.26 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.34 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.34 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.35 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 2.4 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 2.47 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.51 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 2.53 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 2.61 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.73 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 2.76 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.77 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 2.79 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.82 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 2.86 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 2.89 mi
Montgomery Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Huntingdon Valley 2.94 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.06 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 3.31 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 3.38 mi
The Gan Jewish Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.56 mi
Cora Services Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 3.62 mi
Resurrection Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
St Albert The Great Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.64 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.65 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.65 mi
Valley Christian School Presbyterian K–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.72 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 3.88 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.89 mi
Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Red Lion Elementary School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.97 mi
Olney Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.97 mi
St Martin Of Tours School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.12 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.14 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 4.17 mi
Politz Hebrew Academy Jewish K–8 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Maternity Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.19 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.22 mi
Our Lady Of Confidence Roman Catholic Ungraded Willow Grove 4.25 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 4.27 mi
Northeast Central Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 4.31 mi
Queen Of Angels Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Willow Grove 4.32 mi
Academy Of The New Church Boys School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 4.39 mi
The Academy Of The New Church Girls' School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 4.39 mi
Bryn Athyn Church School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Bryn Athyn 4.51 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.61 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.62 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 4.63 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
St Matthew Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Hunting Park Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
The Bridge Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Vocatio Career Prep High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Anthony Wayne Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Philadelphia 4.92 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.92 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 4.93 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 4.96 mi
The Waldorf School Of Philadelphia Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.96 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Elkins Park (19027), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 31
  • Average salary of people in this community: $63,821

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 5,075
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.33
  • Households w/ Children: 48%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,020 (55.8%)
  • Rented: 3,483 (38.7%)
  • Vacant: 490 (5.4%)
  • Total: 8,993

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: 20,068
Households: 8,503
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: 0.9%
  • Some High School: 1.8%
  • High School Graduate: 17.3%
  • Some College: 14.7%
  • Associate Degree: 8.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $81,098

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: $988
  • One Bedroom: $979
  • Two Bedroom: $1,194
  • Three Bedroom: $1,984
  • Four Bedroom: $2,032

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250 Forrest Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1918

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