545 Elkins Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027

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545 Elkins Avenue Elkins Park, PA 19027

Description

Welcome to the oscar blasius house! he made his fortune producing exquisite upright & player pianos (blasius pianos) and moved his family to 'ogontz park' when william roberts developed this section of elkins park. This wissahickon schist and cedar-shake residence sits proudly elevated from the street, (and retains the carriage stone out front) with a large terraced porch and a 2-story octagonal turret. Situated on a large 1/2-acre lot, the majority of the property is tucked behind the home, and completely fenced for privacy. A charming 2-car garage is tucked away while the current owners have incorporated a fantastic tree-house, skateboarding rink & deck. With 4,100+ sq. Ft., this home has been completely updated within the past 10 years. All of the original woodwork has been restored. Stained & leaded glass is abundant throughout, the original pocket door has been creatively re-purposed, there is a newer eat-in kitchen with s/s appliances, renovated bathrooms, 2-zoned a/c, copper-flashed slate roofing.

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Exterior Details

  • Lot Size
    Approximately .45 Acres
  • Architecture
    Colonial

School

  • General
    Cheltenham

Contact Info

Agent: Scott Laughlin

Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors-Chestnut Hill

P (866) 486-5636

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$569,900

545 Elkins Avenue
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Single Family Home

5 Bedrooms

2 Full Bathrooms

1 Half Bathroom

4137 Square Feet (approx.)

Year Built: 1900

ID#: 5545734-TRENDPA

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Real Estate Market Info

Median Home Sale Price
$285,000
Annual Turnover Rate
18.73%
In current residence 5+ years
40.27%
Median years in residence
3.77
Homes Owned
62.26%
Homes Rented
31.44%
Homes Vacant
6.30%

*Based on zipcode 19027

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