This custom built stone front rancher in sought after Wissahickon School District will have you at hello! The expanded horseshoe driveway is the first thing you will notice-lots of parking and no need to ever back out of the drive! The house is sited on a gorgeous 1.5 acre lot and has a nice set back from the road. The entrance foyer with tile floor and chair rail welcome you. The living room has hardwood floors, stone fireplace, beautiful woodwork and large windows for lots of natural light. The dining room is adjacent to the living room and has hardwood floors and chair rail. The open floor plan allows a nice flow for holiday dinners! The kitchen has new flooring, island with bar stools and lots of space which is sure to please the chef in the family. The spacious and versatile floor plan offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. There are 2 rooms that could be used as the primary bedroom so take your pick! The back bedroom has carpeting, a double closet and an additional closet. There is a full bath with stall shower right next to this bedroom so a good fit for the primary bedroom. The large second bedroom is in the front of the house and has hardwood flooring and double closet. The third bedroom also has hardwood flooring and double closet. The fourth bedroom has hardwood flooring and is currently being used as a walk in closet-this room is large enough for a twin bed. A hall bath with tile floor and walls complete this side of the house. The family room/den/home office is right off the kitchen and has sliding door to covered patio. The laundry/mud room area has a pantry and a door to a 1+ car garage. The interior of the home is wonderful but wait until you see the outside!! The covered patio with ceiling fan overlooks a fabulous yard with in-ground pool, hot tub and dining area. This area is completely fenced and has an extra-large shed for pool and lawn equipment. There is more ground outside of the fenced area which is great for swing set, playing ball, or corn hole. There are mature trees that border the property making it even more special! There is an outside entrance to a partial basement for utilities and storage. The owners have taken meticulous care of this lovely home and pride of ownership is evident. The location is dynamite! You are a short walk to Ambler YMCA and walking trails and a few minute drive to Whole Foods, Starbucks, Arpeggio, schools, shopping and more. The top rated Wissahickon School District is the icing on the cake. HURRY!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Diane Reddington• Coldwell Banker Realty
•215-641-2727 (broker)
Bought with Lori Salmon• BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
Spacious rancher on 1.5 acres in desirable Wissahickon School District! Enter to find beautiful hardwood floors and a lovely floor plan. The bright and airy living room shines with a stone, wood burning fireplace, large bay window, elegant molding, and a chair rail that extends to the open to the dining area with chandelier. The huge, eat-in kitchen offers access to a hallway with laundry closet/pantry, 4th bedroom and the second full bath. On the other side of the house are 3 additional bedrooms and the first full hall bath. Just off the kitchen is the perfect office/den with access to the 1 car garage and slider to the back covered porch. Your own personal oasis is waiting with this 1.5 acre lot boasting a large in-ground pool, separate hot tub, charming storage shed, fencing, mature landscaping, and tons of privacy. Conveniently located near 309, the turnpike, Talamore Country Club. Updates include a newer roof.
BRIGHT MLS #1007571444
Jul 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 23, 2014
Listed
$375,000
$182/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 27, 2005
Sold
$365,000
$178/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC166344
Mar 9, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 3, 2004
Listed
$365,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 2004
Sold
$213,800
$104/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC170438
Mar 23, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jan 18, 2004
Listed
$213,800
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,603 (+5.3%)
2025
$5,322 (+5.4%)
2024
$5,050 (+3.9%)
2023
$4,861 (+4.5%)
2022
$4,652 (+3.4%)
2021
$4,499 (+2.7%)
2020
$4,379 (+2.3%)
2019
$4,282 (+2.4%)
2018
$4,183 (+2.7%)
2017
$4,072 (+7.0%)
2015
$3,806
2014
$3,806
2013
$3,806 (+2.6%)
2011
$3,710 (+1.3%)
2010
$3,663 (+0.8%)
2009
$3,632
Tax history for 816 W Welsh Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,603 (+5.3%)
2025
$5,322 (+5.4%)
2024
$5,050 (+3.9%)
2023
$4,861 (+4.5%)
2022
$4,652 (+3.4%)
2021
$4,499 (+2.7%)
2020
$4,379 (+2.3%)
2019
$4,282 (+2.4%)
2018
$4,183 (+2.7%)
2017
$4,072 (+7.0%)
2015
$3,806
2014
$3,806
2013
$3,806 (+2.6%)
2011
$3,710 (+1.3%)
2010
$3,663 (+0.8%)
2009
$3,632
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.