$9,441

closing credit¹

231 Madison Ave Fort Washington, PA 19034

$795,000
6 beds
2 full, 1 partial
3,978 sqft
0.4 acres
$200 / sqft
House

Property details

About 231 Madison Ave

Rare stone Victorian opportunity in historic Fort Washington, PA! So many possibilities! Built in the 1800s and situated on a quiet corner lot, this Mansard roof Victorian pairs original Second Empire architecture with an expansive, 2 level addition. Ideally located in the highly desirable Upper Dublin School District, this home is also conveniently close to the Fort Washington Office Park and Septa train station. This home presents an amazing blank canvas that’s ready and waiting for your ideas and improvements! Multiple spaces are readily adaptable for home office/business, fitness, play room, or game room, limited by only your own vision and imagination! The first floor front rooms feature an elegant entry staircase, 9’ ceilings, large bay window, and built-in bookcases. The modernized (2007) kitchen is centrally located, surrounded by 4 new/expanded rooms off the original design. The spacious laundry/utility room includes a ½ bath and additional closets. The back rooms contain a wood-burning stove and built-in cabinets/shelves and offer an ideal spot for a home office or first floor bedroom. The large, sturdy deck was rebuilt in 2020-21. The 4 room basement affords one of the most unique home experiences around, and includes your very own indoor fountain! The recently renovated (carpet, lighting) front room is a dream location for adults and children alike, featuring recessed stone walls and beautiful wood beams! The utility/work room is segregated, while 2 additional rooms offer incredible opportunities for business, storage, fitness, etc.! The second floor has 3 rooms plus a full bath, and includes vintage floor/wall tile and updated lighting in the bathroom. The partially finished 3rd level has 2.5 rooms and it’s own full bath. Several critical updates have already been done! New/updated electric service installed 2014. New natural gas boiler installed November, 2019. New basement waterproofing installed 2020. New natural gas hot water heater installed April, 2022. These original homes do not come available often. Don’t miss out on the opportunity!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Radiant
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size3,978 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.37 Acres
Year built1865
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PAMC2121910

Summary

  • MLS Number: PAMC2121910
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: Quinn & Wilson, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (215) 885-7600
  • Office Email: info@quinnwilson.com
  • Listing Agent: Charles Bolger

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

BRIGHT MLS is the (or a) provider of this home sale information and has compiled content from various sources. Some properties represented may not have actually sold due to reporting errors. ©2025 BrightMLS. All rights reserved.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 2/1/2025, 5:21:23 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Get an agent. Get a mortgage. Save big.¹

view of front of house featuring covered porch

$795,000

231 Madison Ave

$9,441

closing credit¹

Sell your home with Rocket and save even more!

Seller rebate

0.5% sale price²

Price information

Property sales

We're sorry, we currently don't have property sales data for this listing.

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$259,090$12,635
2023$259,090$12,339
2022$259,090$12,070
2021$259,090$11,730
2020$259,090$11,429
2019$259,090$11,238
2018$259,090$11,049
2017$259,090$10,828

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Fort Washington Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

Highland & Fort Washington Aves

7

Maple Glen Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.0 mi

1581 Fort Washington Ave

6

Jarrettown Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.0 mi

1520 Limekiln Pike

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $104,261. The majority of Fort Washington, PA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

21%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
39%
100k-200k
13%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • ChipotleChipotle
  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • MazdaMazda
  • LexusLexus

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • RockRock
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently asked questions

About 231 Madison Ave

This home is located at 231 Madison Ave in Fort Washington, PA and zip code 19034 in the Upper Dublin neighborhood. This 3,978 square foot home, which was built in 1865, sits on a 0.37 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 1, 2024 and is currently priced at $795,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More resources