This Exceptional 3-bedroom home with countless improvements is tucked away in a friendly neighborhood in Whitemarsh. Beautifully manicured gardens and mature trees enhance its curb appeal with an enclosed porch entrance welcoming you into a sun-filled living room with a large picture window, inviting fireplace with built-in shelving, recessed lighting and attractive hardwood flooring throughout the home, adding to its special warmth and appeal. For the chef of the household, an updated kitchen offers plenty of wood cabinetry with soft close drawers, Corian counter tops with undermount sink, subway tile backsplash with decorative tile accents, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances and an iSpring Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration System. The breakfast bar opens to the dining room offering sensational flow for entertaining or enjoying casual meals with the family. Walk through sliding glass doors to experience an awesome stamped concrete patio and pergola overlooking a completely fenced in yard with lovely gardens and fire pit providing the perfect setting for morning coffee, outdoor grilling and relaxing with family and friends. Travel upstairs to find a relaxing main bedroom with 2 roomy closets and private 2-piece bathroom with a pocket door. Also, on this level, there are two additional nicely sized bedrooms with ample closet space and built-in shelving. A remodeled hall bath, which boasts lovely ceramic tile with eye catching accents and a hall linen closet complete this floor. Pull down steps lead to one attic with a second separate attic allowing for plenty of additional storage. The lower level with its beautiful slate floor, built in shelving and 2 decorative sconces offers an ideal space for a family room, work out area or in home office. It has a new insulated door leading into the laundry/utility room complete with numerous built-in cabinets providing even more storage. A new exterior back door and new covered portico exit directly to the fenced in back yard. A completely renovated one car attached garage with recessed lighting, new windows and new whisper quiet automatic garage door completes the lower level. Noteworthy improvements: new high velocity central air system, invisible dog fence for the entire property’s perimeter making the front yard a safe place for pets, replacement windows, temperature-controlled vents in crawl space and laundry room, new chimney liner and cap, newer roof with additional ridge vents added for optimal ventilation, crawl space waterproofing, dusk to dawn and motion sensor lighting in front and rear of house. Location is unbeatable, just minutes to the major highways as well as the regional rail station, providing easy access to Center City, endless shopping including the Plymouth Meeting Mall, Whole Foods, Movie Theatres and nearby Chestnut Hill with its great shoppes and restaurants. With the low taxes of Whitemarsh Township and the highly rated Colonial School District, you will want to move right in and start enjoying this amazing home! Please submit your highest and best offer no later than Monday morning at 10 :00 sharp. Offers will be reviewed on Monday evening. Seller prefers settlement around October 29 if possible.
Welcome home to this completely updated and meticulously maintained single family home in the highly rated Colonial School District. Set in an ideal location that is convenient to both Plymouth Meeting shopping and minutes from Conshohocken restaurants. The first thing you'll notice is the care taken on the well landscaped grounds that provide great curb appeal for the home. When entering you'll be drawn to the refinished oak hardwood floors that flow throughout the entire first floor and all the bedrooms. The open concept main level is the perfect entertaining space with a wood burning fireplace that provides the focal point for the room. The updated kitchen is a chef's dream with quartz counter tops, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Off of the living room and kitchen is the dining room which can accommodate a formal dining table or more casual setting for everyday use. Upstairs are three amble size bedrooms with a full three piece remodeled hall bath. The master bedroom has his and her's well sized closets and also a convenient two piece bathroom. The lower level of the home provides an additional finished space currently used as a play room but could also serve as an office space or additional family room. The laundry room and utility room are also accessed on this level as well as a walkout to the fully fenced in yard. If you're looking for an outdoor space perfect for bbq's and entertaining friends look no further. Step out of the living room to the stamped concrete patio with a wood pergola and adjoining fire pit. The outdoor space is also wired for electricity and sound. This home also boasts three year old energy efficient windows and newer roof and gutters that were both replaced in 2014. With not a single update left to be made and lots of built in storage, this move-in ready home is a must see. Make your appointment today since this one surely won't last long.
Public Records
Aug 1, 2008
Sold
$257,100
$137/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005719010
Jun 18, 2008
Listing Removed
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Mar 26, 2008
Listed
$259,900
$139/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC452154
Mar 25, 2008
Listing Removed
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Oct 16, 2007
Listed
$279,950
$150/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC471800
Sep 21, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 12, 2007
Listed
$289,900
$155/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC482328
Aug 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Apr 21, 2006
Listed
$294,900
$158/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC517388
Dec 31, 1997
Listing Removed
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Dec 31, 1997
Listed
$139,900
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,687 (+3.3%)
2025
$4,535 (+3.4%)
2024
$4,384 (+3.7%)
2023
$4,225 (+2.3%)
2022
$4,129 (+3.1%)
2021
$4,005 (+3.8%)
2020
$3,858 (+3.1%)
2019
$3,743 (+1.9%)
2018
$3,674 (+1.7%)
2017
$3,614 (+6.1%)
2015
$3,406 (+4.1%)
2014
$3,271
2013
$3,271 (+4.7%)
2011
$3,125 (+2.0%)
2010
$3,064 (+3.5%)
2009
$2,959
Tax history for 38 Dechert Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,687 (+3.3%)
2025
$4,535 (+3.4%)
2024
$4,384 (+3.7%)
2023
$4,225 (+2.3%)
2022
$4,129 (+3.1%)
2021
$4,005 (+3.8%)
2020
$3,858 (+3.1%)
2019
$3,743 (+1.9%)
2018
$3,674 (+1.7%)
2017
$3,614 (+6.1%)
2015
$3,406 (+4.1%)
2014
$3,271
2013
$3,271 (+4.7%)
2011
$3,125 (+2.0%)
2010
$3,064 (+3.5%)
2009
$2,959
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.