438 Vernon Road is a quintessential center hall, stone colonial that has been meticulously maintained and elegantly expanded for today's buyers. Gracious rooms flow beautifully together to create a modern home rich with history. Off the center hall entry to the right is a formal living room with wood burning fireplace and an adjacent sunroom . To the left a formal dining room with an adjacent office or sunroom with built in bookcases and radiant floors. The custom kitchen is the heart of the home! The kitchen includes large center island, Viking professional range, sub zero refrigerator, wine cooler, under counter lighting, furniture grade cabinetry, extensive lighting and radiant heated floors. The great room addition was cleverly designed and added onto the kitchen. It has ample space for watching TV, radiant heated floors, enjoying the gas fireplace and for informal dining with great views and access to the patio and grounds. The mudroom addition is accessed off the drive way with radiant heated floors and door to another outside slate patio. Outside the yard is a secluded retreat with custom Tree House wit zip line and rock wall. The custom blue stone patio and fire pit is surrounded by walls of Wissahickon schist The professionally landscaped yard is a delight. The second level include a master bedroom with an newer en suite bath and custom outfitted walk-in closet , Two additional bedrooms as well as a den/game room and hall bath complete the second level. The third level includes two very large bedrooms, one with adjacent play room-imagine the days of fun and games that will happen in this nook! The three piece hall bath completes this level. The newly finished lower level is the ultimate man cave-porcelain wood look floors and area for exercise, TV viewing area, play area and large laundry room. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, custom moldings, updated newer wood replacement windows, central air, extensive hard scaping - belgium block blue stone and schist, designer powder room, fabulous grounds and privacy, stunning curb appeal, slate roof, 2 car detached garage with electric door opener, fenced garden area awaiting your green thumb, character & charm abound! Conveniently located in walking distance to the train station and downtown Jenkintown, with many wonderful restaurants, boutique shops and the restored Hiway Theatre. Also easily accessible to the award winning Jenkintown public schools, Abington Friends, Whole Foods, Trader Joes and so much more. Come enjoy this walkable community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1933Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joe Dougherty• BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
•215-887-0400 (broker)
•dawn.ciganik@foxroach.com (broker)
Bought with Megan Cornely• Compass RE
•267-435-8015 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PAMC651452
Redfin Estimate
$1,190,075
$205K since sold in July 2022$34K since September
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This home's estimate is 25.9% higher than the average sale price ($945K) of 6 comparable homes.
438 Vernon Road is a quintessential center hall, stone colonial that has been meticulously maintained and elegantly expanded for today's buyers. Gracious rooms flow beautifully together to create a modern home rich with history. Off the center hall entry to the right is a formal living room with wood burning fireplace and an adjacent sunroom . To the left a formal dining room with an adjacent office or sunroom with built in bookcases and radiant floors. The custom kitchen is the heart of the home! The kitchen includes large center island, Viking professional range, sub zero refrigerator, wine cooler, under counter lighting, furniture grade cabinetry, extensive lighting and radiant heated floors. The great room addition was cleverly designed and added onto the kitchen. It has ample space for watching TV, radiant heated floors, enjoying the gas fireplace and for informal dining with great views and access to the patio and grounds. The mudroom addition is accessed off the drive way with radiant heated floors and door to another outside slate patio. Outside the yard is a secluded retreat with custom Tree House wit zip line and rock wall. The custom blue stone patio and fire pit is surrounded by walls of Wissahickon schist The professionally landscaped yard is a delight. The second level include a master bedroom with an newer en suite bath and custom outfitted walk-in closet , Two additional bedrooms as well as a den/game room and hall bath complete the second level. The third level includes two very large bedrooms, one with adjacent play room-imagine the days of fun and games that will happen in this nook! The three piece hall bath completes this level. The newly finished lower level is the ultimate man cave-porcelain wood look floors and area for exercise, TV viewing area, play area and large laundry room. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, custom moldings, updated newer wood replacement windows, central air, extensive hard scaping - belgium block blue stone and schist, designer powder room, fabulous grounds and privacy, stunning curb appeal, slate roof, 2 car detached garage with electric door opener, fenced garden area awaiting your green thumb, character & charm abound! Conveniently located in walking distance to the train station and downtown Jenkintown, with many wonderful restaurants, boutique shops and the restored Hiway Theatre. Also easily accessible to the award winning Jenkintown public schools, Abington Friends, Whole Foods, Trader Joes and so much more. Come enjoy this walkable community.
TREND #6945964
Jul 6, 2017
Sold
$775,000
$146/sq ft
Apr 19, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 28, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 17, 2017
Listed
$799,000
$151/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003149785
Jul 6, 2017
Sold
$775,000
$146/sq ft
Mar 17, 2017
Listed
$799,000
$151/sq ft
+20
This quintessential center hall, stone colonial has been meticulously maintained and elegantly expanded by its current owners. Gracious rooms flow beautifully together to create a modern home rich with history. Off the center hall entry to the right is a formal living room with wood burning fireplace and an adjacent sunroom. To the left a formal dining room with an adjacent office. The chef's kitchen, in the heart of the home, is large and built for entertaining. The great room addition was cleverly designed and added onto the kitchen. It has ample space for watching TV, lounging in front of the gas fireplace and for informal dining with great views of the patio and landscaped grounds. The upper levels include a master bedroom with an updated en suite bath, 4 additional bedrooms as well as a den/game room. Conveniently located in walking distance to the train station and downtown Jenkintown, with many wonderful restaurants and the restored Hiway Theatre. Also easily accessible to the award winning Jenkintown public schools, Abington Friends, Whole Foods, Trader Joes and so much more.
Public Records
Feb 11, 1991
Sold
$340,000
$64/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,114 (+3.5%)
2025
$24,275 (+5.3%)
2024
$23,064 (+4.1%)
2023
$22,153 (+6.9%)
2022
$20,724 (+3.2%)
2021
$20,081 (+3.1%)
2020
$19,483 (+1.8%)
2019
$19,143 (+2.6%)
2018
$18,652 (+2.6%)
2017
$18,178 (+5.5%)
2015
$17,235 (+3.3%)
2014
$16,691
2013
$16,691 (+5.3%)
2011
$15,854 (+6.0%)
2010
$14,951 (+5.1%)
2009
$14,230
Tax history for 438 Vernon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,114 (+3.5%)
2025
$24,275 (+5.3%)
2024
$23,064 (+4.1%)
2023
$22,153 (+6.9%)
2022
$20,724 (+3.2%)
2021
$20,081 (+3.1%)
2020
$19,483 (+1.8%)
2019
$19,143 (+2.6%)
2018
$18,652 (+2.6%)
2017
$18,178 (+5.5%)
2015
$17,235 (+3.3%)
2014
$16,691
2013
$16,691 (+5.3%)
2011
$15,854 (+6.0%)
2010
$14,951 (+5.1%)
2009
$14,230
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 238
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# 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: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NOBLE VISTA
Living Sq. Ft: 5,298
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,792
# of Stories: 2.5
Stories Type: 2 1/2
Legal Description: L 44
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Brick/Stone Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 456
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Brick/Stone
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,932
Legal Lot Number: 44
Legal Block Number: 9
School Tax District: JENKINTOWN
Municipality Name: JENKINTOWN BORO
Acres: 0.5264
Front Footage: 108
Zoning Code: A
County Use Description: RESID-SINGLE-FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: JENKINTOWN BORO
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,298
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 0.53 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: —
County: Montgomery County
APN: 100004056002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jenkintown El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Jenkintown Middle/High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
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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
5/10 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
Jenkintown, PA • 19046
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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
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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.37M
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