Elkins Park Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, designed by Horace Trumbauer. Unique property with blend of old and new with many updates over the years. Deep windowsills and hardwood floors throughout the home. Paver walkway to front door entry into center hall with coat closet. Updated gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and center island, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, GE double-door refrigerator, GE gas oven with 5 burners, overhead Braun hood with fan/light, Bosch dishwasher. Open to breakfast room with bay window and pantry closet. Powder room with pedestal sink, formal dining room with 2 built-in cabinets with glass front doors, Formal living room with wood burning fireplace, custom wood mantel with brick surround and base and study/sitting room with ceiling fan, carpeting and lots of windows. Screened-in porch with slate floors, 9-foot ceilings, ceiling fan/light combination with outside entrance to slate patio and rear yard. Wood staircase with carpet runner to 2nd floor landing area with custom windows. Master bedroom 23 x 13 with 2 closets, double French doors to roof deck 16 x 11 with awning. Updated full bathroom, tiled floors, half walls and tub surround. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with hardwood floors and closets. 3rd floor with large cedar closet in hallway. 4th and 5th bedrooms with fresh paint, new carpeting with closets, built-in wall drawers, full bathroom in hallway with tile floors and tub surround. Hugh spacious unfinished basement with laundry tub and washer/dryer. Crown gas fired heater, Rheem hot water heater. Conveniently located to major highways, 309, 476, turnpike, close to center city, hospitals, universities, local restaurants, shopping, train station, library, parks, trails, public transportation and much more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,552 sq ftLot Size
$167Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by R. Kit Anstey• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
•610-431-1100 (broker)
•matt.didomenico@foxroach.com (broker)
Listed by Brian Nelson• BHHS Fox & Roach-West Chester
Elkins Park, located between Jenkintown and Cheltenham, is a leafy and historic Elkins Park neighborhood with grand stone mansions and a rail-linked main street. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Elkins Park SEPTA Station and the stretch of Old York Road nearby, where small eateries, everyday services, and commuter foot traffic set the pace. Landmark-scale architecture defines the streetscape, from the Lynnewood Hall estate to early-20th-century homes on winding, tree-lined blocks. The Curtis Arboretum adds wooded trails and open lawns that shape daily routines. The Hiway Theater in nearby Jenkintown and the Cheltenham Center for the Arts anchor local culture with screenings, classes, and performances. Sidewalks, pocket parks, and the station platform create a walkable rhythm across the neighborhood.
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Offer insights
8128 Brookside Rd · $449,000
$449K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $449K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
173 days
The average home goes pending in 29 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Breakfast area
Built-ins
Cedar closets
Ceiling fans
Exposed beams
Formal separate dining room
Traditional floor plan
Gourmet kitchen
Upgraded countertops
Wood floors
Plaster walls with beamed ceilings
French and storm doors
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
Two bedrooms on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on each upper level)
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Gourmet kitchen layout
Gas oven/range and wall oven
Self-cleaning oven
Range hood
Stainless steel appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit (located in basement)
Natural gas water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Carpet (partially)
Slate
Tile/brick
Heating & cooling
Hot water radiator heating (natural gas)
Window and wall air conditioning units
100 amp electric service with circuit breakers
Fireplace
One wood-burning fireplace with screen
Basement
Full basement (unfinished)
Exterior features
Corner lot
Front yard and side yards
Landscaping
Awning(s)
Exterior lighting
Sidewalks
Deck(s), enclosed porch, screened porch, and patios
Home design
Detached single-family home
Main entrance faces east
Three floors
Entry level: 1
Suburban location
Parking
On-street parking (public)
Construction
Built before 2019 with major remodel in 2019 (effective year 2019)
Stone foundation
Stone and stucco exterior with copper and CPVC/PVC plumbing
Asphalt roof
Bay/bow and replacement wood-frame windows with screens
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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
Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance 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
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Elkins Park. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8128 Brookside Rd
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