231 Madison Ave

Fort Washington, PA 19034

$795,000
Price
6
Beds
3,978 Sq. Ft.
$200 / Sq. Ft.
3,978
Sq. Ft.
$200
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare stone Victorian opportunity in historic Fort Washington, PA! So many possibilities! Built in the 1800s and situated on a quiet corner lot, this Mansard roof Victorian pairs original Second Empire architecture with an expansive, 2 level addition. Ideally located in the highly desirable Upper Dublin School District, this home is also conveniently close to the Fort Washington Office Park and Septa train station. This home presents an amazing blank canvas that’s ready and waiting for your ideas...Rare stone Victorian opportunity in historic Fort Washington, PA! So many possibilities! Built in the 1800s and situated on a quiet corner lot, this Mansard roof Victorian pairs original Second Empire architecture with an expansive, 2 level addition. Ideally located in the highly desirable Upper Dublin School District, this home is also conveniently close to the Fort Washington Office Park and Septa train station. This home presents an amazing blank canvas that’s ready and waiting for your ideas and improvements! Multiple spaces are readily adaptable for home office/business, fitness, play room, or game room, limited by only your own vision and imagination! The first floor front rooms feature an elegant entry staircase, 9’ ceilings, large bay window, and built-in bookcases. The modernized (2007) kitchen is centrally located, surrounded by 4 new/expanded rooms off the original design. The spacious laundry/utility room includes a ½ bath and additional closets. The back rooms contain a wood-burning stove and built-in cabinets/shelves and offer an ideal spot for a home office or first floor bedroom. The large, sturdy deck was rebuilt in 2020-21. The 4 room basement affords one of the most unique home experiences around, and includes your very own indoor fountain! The recently renovated (carpet, lighting) front room is a dream location for adults and children alike, featuring recessed stone walls and beautiful wood beams! The utility/work room is segregated, while 2 additional rooms offer incredible opportunities for business, storage, fitness, etc.! The second floor has 3 rooms plus a full bath, and includes vintage floor/wall tile and updated lighting in the bathroom. The partially finished 3rd level has 2.5 rooms and it’s own full bath. Several critical updates have already been done! New/updated electric service installed 2014. New natural gas boiler installed November, 2019. New basement waterproofing installed 2020. New natural gas hot water heater installed April, 2022. These original homes do not come available often. Don’t miss out on the opportunity!
  1. Listed by Charles Bolger • Quinn & Wilson, Inc.
    P: (215)-704-2787 chuckbolger@aol.com

Property Details for 231 Madison Avenue

Tax ID Number
54-00-11377-008
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/19/2025 05:52 AM

Property Details for 231 Madison Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PAMC2121910
Days on Market140
Taxes$13,173 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1865
Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,275 SF
CountyMontgomery County

Building Information for 231 Madison Avenue

Stories3Year Built1865Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,275 SF

Property Information for 231 Madison Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: UPPER DUBLIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397033
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $259,090
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,360
  • City Town Tax: $1,808
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Zoning: R
  • Zoning Dscrp: R - Single Family
  • Tax Lot: 014
  • School Tax: $9,902
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Wood Stove, Skylight(s)
Room 9
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Unfinished
Room 10
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 34.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Partially Finished
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Finished
Room 16
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,978.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,978.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,978.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8034/6996/1310/803469961310_512_384_WM_0Pl0DsMlCLTiD6vj.jpg
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 105.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 808184
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 231 Madison Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 231 Madison Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$68,650Additions$190,440Total$259,090
Tax Record2024$12,980 ($1,082 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,978 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,978 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,275 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865ZoningBCountyMONTGOMERYAPN54-00-11377-00-8

Schools near 231 Madison Avenue

This home is within Upper Dublin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fort Washington El School
Public - K to 5
Sandy Run Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Upper Dublin High School
Public - 9 to 12
Germantown Academy
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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More information about 231 Madison Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034

231 Madison Avenue is a single family home for sale in Fort Washington, PA 19034. This property was listed for sale on November 7, 2024 by Quinn & Wilson, Inc., it's currently listed at $795,000. This listing's school district is Upper Dublin School District. Nearby schools include Fort Washington El School, Sandy Run Middle School and Upper Dublin High School. 231 Madison Avenue is a 6-bed, 2.5-bath, 3,978 sqft single family home built in 1865.

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