Serene setting blended with superior architectural detail and high end finishes describes this one of a kind property situated on a picturesque . 54 acre of NEWLY and professionally landscaped land with luxurious specimen shrubs and perennials along with a patio. Current owner, who is an architect, brought NEW life to this classic design and UPDATED it from top to bottom. Entering the large foyer with exquisite stone flooring, you are led to your amazing oversized formal living room complete with its antique fireplace, custom built in shelves from floor to ceiling, hardwood flooring and large bay windows to allow plenty of natural sunlight in. The hardwood flooring continues into your spacious dining room which features custom shelving to display your fine china. You will love making gourmet dinners in your modern, eat-in kitchen with newer top of the line stainless steel stove, and dishwasher; more hardwood floors, plenty of cabinetry and counter space you won't have enough stuff to put in them. Your oversized 20X20 UPGRADED family room with built-in audio visual wiring for surround sound speaker system, walk in closet and full bathroom can be used for a variety of options such as family room, in-law suite, guest quarters, 5th bedroom private office and more. Retire upstairs to the 4 ample sized bedrooms and newly renovated hall bathroom with vanity and tile work fit for royalty. You'll feel at peace in your own retreat with sitting area which overlooks your beautiful tree lined backyard. Finished basement, NEW ROOF, 2-car garage and additional 5+parking driveway spaces finishes this home perfectly! All this in the sought after neighborhood of Elkins Park on one of the most peaceful and friendly side streets in Elkins Park! A short ride to multiple trains stations with many train lines gets you to Center Philadelphia quickly, making for your perfect commute. Also minutes away from the Creekside Coop Market, public library, community swimming pool, park, ice skating, shopping and restaurants give this home the perfect location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tracy Varghese• Coldwell Banker Hearthside Realtors
•215-379-2002 (broker)
•info@cbhearthside.com (broker)
Bought with Craig Wakefield• BHHS Fox & Roach-Bryn Mawr
This house defines charm; 4 BR, 2 bath Col. ; magnif. grnds w/ specimen shrubs & perennials, pond & flagstone patio; 1st flr. fam rm has full bath & could be MBR; red stn terrace off FR; gardener's cottage or child's playhouse (18 x 12); half of roof 2000; vinyl siding, gutters & dwnspouts all 6/03; 1st flr. bath redone; flagstone foyer; bsmt w/ grnd level knotty pine game rm; floored & fin. attic (24 x 9); H/W flrs. ; LR has blt-in bookshelves; kit. ('01) w/ laundry area.
Public Records
Nov 20, 1987
Sold
$175,000
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,598 (+4.1%)
2025
$12,104 (+2.8%)
2024
$11,772 (+1.3%)
2023
$11,623 (+1.8%)
2022
$11,423 (+2.8%)
2021
$11,110 (+3.0%)
2020
$10,790 (+2.0%)
2019
$10,575 (+2.4%)
2018
$10,324 (+2.3%)
2017
$10,095 (+4.8%)
2015
$9,631 (+5.4%)
2014
$9,134
2013
$9,134 (+0.9%)
2011
$9,053
2010
$9,053 (+5.1%)
2009
$8,614
Tax history for 8338 Thomson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,598 (+4.1%)
2025
$12,104 (+2.8%)
2024
$11,772 (+1.3%)
2023
$11,623 (+1.8%)
2022
$11,423 (+2.8%)
2021
$11,110 (+3.0%)
2020
$10,790 (+2.0%)
2019
$10,575 (+2.4%)
2018
$10,324 (+2.3%)
2017
$10,095 (+4.8%)
2015
$9,631 (+5.4%)
2014
$9,134
2013
$9,134 (+0.9%)
2011
$9,053
2010
$9,053 (+5.1%)
2009
$8,614
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
120 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,424
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Montgomery County
APN
310026002004
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.
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.