653 Foxcroft Rd is a 2,673 square foot house on a 8,612 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 24, 2019 for $226,000. Based on Redfin's Elkins Park data, we estimate the home's value is $486,696.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
8,612 sq ftLot Size
$182Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Denise Finer• BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
Bought with Jenny Chong• Premium Realty Group, Inc
If you are looking for a reasonably priced home in the heart of Elkins Park, please consider 653 Foxcroft Road. This home has great bones and an expanded floor plan that invites entertaining. Because of a very large add-on of additonal ground-floor space and a full, ground-floor bathroom, there are numerous possibilities that include in-law suite, nanny-suite, 1st floor master bedroom. This space might also provide a perfect workspace for a professional practice of some sort - therapist, counselor, attorney, accountant, tutor. .. the possibilities are endless. Geographically, this location off Rt 611 is an ideal mid-point between Center City and the Northern Suburbs going out through Doylestown and New Hope. There are numerous local rail stations and many bus routes that are within walking distance. The home sits on a level (fairly private) lot with spacious front, rear and side yards (one of which includes a covered patio). There is more than adequate space for storage with a very large, semi-finished basement and a large, floored, walk-up attic. At the heart of this community's success are good public schools, numerous private schools, many universities, hospitals, libraries, restaurants, parks, gyms, religious and cultural institutions, opportunites to shop and great highway access. With a little imagination and a modest financial investment, this home will make a spacious, comfortable and well-positioned place to call home.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,681 (+4.1%)
2025
$11,223 (+2.8%)
2024
$10,915 (+1.3%)
2023
$10,777 (+1.8%)
2022
$10,592 (+2.8%)
2021
$10,302 (+3.0%)
2020
$10,005 (+2.0%)
2019
$9,805 (+2.4%)
2018
$9,573 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,361 (+4.8%)
2015
$8,930 (+5.4%)
2014
$8,469
2013
$8,469 (+0.9%)
2011
$8,394
2010
$8,394 (+5.1%)
2009
$7,987
Tax history for 653 Foxcroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,681 (+4.1%)
2025
$11,223 (+2.8%)
2024
$10,915 (+1.3%)
2023
$10,777 (+1.8%)
2022
$10,592 (+2.8%)
2021
$10,302 (+3.0%)
2020
$10,005 (+2.0%)
2019
$9,805 (+2.4%)
2018
$9,573 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,361 (+4.8%)
2015
$8,930 (+5.4%)
2014
$8,469
2013
$8,469 (+0.9%)
2011
$8,394
2010
$8,394 (+5.1%)
2009
$7,987
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R2
Residential District
In expansion of the declaration of legislative intent found in Article I of this chapter and the statement of community development objectives found in Article I, the intent of this article, among others, is as follows: Promote the maintenance, stability, continued viability and enhanced value of the Township's residential neighborhoods.; Ensure new residential infill development and redevelopment is in character with existing neighborhoods.; Accommodate a variety of housing types.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas Public/Piped
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Coal/Wood
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TOWNSHIP/CHELTENHAM
Living Sq. Ft: 2,673
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,435
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L 26
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,612
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 2
School Tax District: CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP
Municipality Name: CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.1977
Depth Footage: 132.49
Front Footage: 65
Zoning Code: R4
County Use Description: RESID-SINGLE-FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,673
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,612 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 310010438007
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wyncote El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Cedarbrook Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
Cheltenham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Elkins Park, PA • 19027
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$463,000 – $560,000
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