226 Locust Road
Fort Washington, PA 19034
$865,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,309 Sq. Ft.
$261 / Sq. Ft.
3,309
Sq. Ft.
$261
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 8/29/22
Closed 8/29/22
Description
A rare opportunity to own one of the original homes, on one of the largest lots, on one of the best streets in sought after Elliger Park, where less than 1% of the homes hit the market in the last year. Located in award winning & A + rated Upper Dublin School District. Over $150,000 in updates by the homeowner. Nicely updated & energy efficient 3309 SQ FT, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Stone Colonial built in 1940 with 6 car driveway parking on a professionally landscaped & hardscaped .70 acre lot with mature...A rare opportunity to own one of the original homes, on one of the largest lots, on one of the best streets in sought after Elliger Park, where less than 1% of the homes hit the market in the last year. Located in award winning & A + rated Upper Dublin School District. Over $150,000 in updates by the homeowner. Nicely updated & energy efficient 3309 SQ FT, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Stone Colonial built in 1940 with 6 car driveway parking on a professionally landscaped & hardscaped .70 acre lot with mature specimen trees, plants, flowers, 4 different fieldstone & concrete patios, fieldstone walkways, walls & fire pit, custom arbor & garden shed, gourmet kitchen, primary bedroom suite with vaulted ceilings, 2 story great room with cathedral ceilings & stone gas fireplace, den/loft with vaulted ceilings & custom built-in shiplap shelving, living room with wood burning Black brick fireplace with custom built-in shelving & bay window bench seat, dining room, sunroom/office, mud room, basement that can be finished & walk up attic that can be turned into a 4th bedroom. Updates include: cooks’ kitchen with island, workstation & walk-in pantry (stainless steel appliances: 5 burner gas cooktop (Dacor), built-in wall oven & microwave (JennAir), range hood (Best), French Door refrigerator/freezer & dishwasher (Frigidaire Gallery), Shaker Style Inset cabinetry (RSW), Black Granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash, ceramic tile floors, DBL bowl under mount sink, faucet, disposal, LED under cabinet, recessed & pendant lighting). Primary bedroom En Suite full bath (Rainhead, hand held wand & steam shower, 2 separate vanities/sinks/faucets, Granite counters & shower bench, ceramic floor & wall tile, LED recessed, sconce & pendant lighting, vent fan, tray ceiling, toilet & fixtures (Kohler), mirrors). 2nd full bath totally renovated with bathtub/shower (White subway wall tile, cast iron tub, fixtures (Moen), wainscoting, reclaimed wood look tile floor, Gray vanity, vessel sink, LED recessed & sconce lighting, toilet (American Standard), vent fan, mirror). Half bath (Matte Black faucet, sconce & fixtures, Gray vanity/sink, reclaimed wood mirror & shelving, toilet (Kohler), vent fan). 3 zone HVAC (Carrier, Samsung, Goodman) with electronic air cleaner & humidifier (Aprilaire). Radiant floor heating in the great room, kitchen & primary bedroom. Hot water heaters (Bradford White, Navien). 200 amp electric. Roof (architectural shingle, 1 layer). Repointed & rebuilt stone chimney, liner, damper for wood burning fireplace in living room. Low-E windows & doors (Pella), skylights (Velux). Sunroom totally renovated (interior & exterior walls, stone wall, heat & ac, roof, electric, windows, skylights, slider, reclaimed wood look tile flooring, LED recessed lighting). Dark Walnut Hardwood floors in living room, other hardwood floors refinished. 2nd floor carpeting. Entire interior & exterior professionally painted. Washer & Dryer (LG, Whirlpool). Custom shed, arbor & landscaping. Lights, dimmers & ceiling fans. Features include: lots of windows, deep window sills, light, storage & space to spread out inside & out. Private backyard oasis large enough to add a detached garage, pool, pool house & perfect for gardening, growing organic vegetables with all the sun light, birding, kids, pets, s’mores, entertaining, your next BBQ & special occasions. Basement great for kids playroom, pets, workshop, fitness/yoga studio & additional storage. Original Oak & Heart Pine floors, doors, brass knobs, millwork, character, details. Amazing location: FW SEPTA train station to Downtown Philadelphia (3 mins), 309 (2 mins), Germantown Academy (5 mins), Target (13 mins), Whole Foods (7 mins), Trader Joe’s (10 mins), Wegmans (15 mins), Life Time Fitness (4 mins), Mercedes/BMW/Audi/Volvo dealers (2 mins), schools, restaurants, shopping, parks. Easy access to 276, 476, 76, 611, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Airport, DE, NJ, MD, Poconos, beaches, NYC, Baltimore & DC.
Listing Agent
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tim.owen@compass.comP: (267)-282-1136
Property Details for 226 Locust Road
Tax ID Number
54-00-10897-002
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontNo
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2022 01:34 PM
Property Details for 226 Locust Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAMC2044000 |
| Days on Market | 6 |
| Taxes | $6,803 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.70 AC / 30,305 SF |
| County | Montgomery County |
Virtual Tour
Building Information for 226 Locust Road
Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,305 SF
Property Information for 226 Locust Road
Location
Location
- Transportation: Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile
- School District Name: UPPER DUBLIN
- School District County ID: 300200397033
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: FORT WASHINGTON (MONTGOMERY PA)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: SANDY RUN (MONTGOMERY PA)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: UPPER DUBLIN (MONTGOMERY PA)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: MONTGOMERY
- MLS Area: Upper Dublin Twp (10654)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Assessed Value: $146,030
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $572
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $896
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Land Use Code: 1101
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 18
- School Tax: $5,333
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Mud Room, Attic
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Green Info
- Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting, Flooring
- Green Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,309.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,309.00
- Total SQFT: 3,960.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Heated
- Basement Type: Full, Drainage System, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Water Proofing System, Windows, Workshop, Shelving
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 88.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
- Parcel ID: 808039
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Air Filter System, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Wood, Stone
- Appliances: Air Cleaner, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Humidifier, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Water Heater - Tankless
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Door Features: Insulated, Sliding Glass, Storm
- Window Features: Casement, Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Low-E, Insulated, Screens, Skylights, Sliding
- Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls, Outbuilding(s)
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Air Purification System
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Programmable Thermostat, Radiant, Humidifier
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas, Instant Hot Water, Tankless
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Property History for 226 Locust Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 226 Locust Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$14,243 ($1,187 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,309 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,309 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,305 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated2022ZoningCCountyMONTGOMERYAPN54-00-10897-00-2Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 226 Locust Road
This home is within Upper Dublin School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fort Washington El School PublicK to 5 | ||
Sandy Run Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Upper Dublin High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Germantown Academy PrivatePK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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