#PAMC2133016, Franz J Rabauer, Listing office: Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
518 Spring Ave Elkins Park, PA 19027
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About 518 Spring Ave
Just Reduced! Seller says Make an Offer! Welcome Home! The front of this classic 1900's Horace Trumbauer Designed home has a gorgeous front porch, original shutters with four beautiful French doors that connect the indoors to the porches. There is detailed ornate original trim, crown molding, columns and expansive archways. The character & details of Horace Trumbauer's design have been preserved & remain evident at every turn. The open entry foyer has a corner wood fireplace with a beautiful detailed mantle tucked into the corner. The spacious living room has a gas fireplace with a detailed mantle, built-in cabinets & shelves. Under the stairs there is a small powder room for added convenience and a convenient butlers pantry. The family room has lovely trim moldings on the walls & a large bay window overlooking the side yard. The dining room is big enough for a banquet has radiant heated tile floors and is completely open to the beautifully renovated kitchen with radiant heated tile floors. There is a custom island with butcher block section, light cherry cabinets and open shelving to the ceiling, a 36" Viking gas stove, granite counters, 1 farmhouse sink and a stainless counter with inset stainless sink. There is also a dishwasher, SubZero fridge that has 2 new compressors and plenty of room for a table and chairs. The small mudroom with a coat closet has a hookup for a washer/dryer and accesses the side yard with a stone patio & sidewalk to the carriage house garage. The second floor has 3 spacious bedrooms that are connected. One of the bedrooms was the original main bedroom with a gorgeous ensuite bathroom with leaded glass window that is complete with a stall shower & heated floors. There is a room size main bedroom closet with 3 walls of custom cabinetry and a washer/dryer(not vented).The main bedroom bathroom is completely remodeled with marble tiles, large stall shower with heated floors and leaded glass window. The main suite retreat has a gas fireplace and bench window seating with storage under the benches located in under the bay window area. The third floor has three more bedrooms along with the full bathroom with an original clawfoot tub. This home is a wonderful residence with elegance, warmth, superb craftsmanship and tasteful quality updates. It was designed for the Reverend Edward W. Appleton and was financed by two wealthy congregants. He briefly lived in the house. The 2nd Owner (George L. Adams, a wealthy industrialist) hired Horace Trumbauer in 1905 to design the carriage house & stables. The carriage house/garage also designed by Trumbauer is 2 stories with space for at least 3 cars & storage. The walls & ceiling are all tongue & groove hardwood. The original horse stalls are at the rear of the 1st floor. There are even grain feeders remaining and a good amount of the materials used prior to the renovations made in the home. The 2nd floor has a pigeon coup and is a blank canvas that could be something special with a little imagination. It could be a studio, apartment, workshop. This location is within walking distance to the Elkins Park train station, shops, restaurants & transportation.
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- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Dryer, Oven, Gas Range, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
- Interior: Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Gas/Propane, Wood
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: Additional Storage Area,Oversized, Paved Driveway, Driveway,Detached Garage
- Exterior: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Other
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $899,000
- Price/SqFt: $187
- Annual Tax Amount: $18,731
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level, Landscaped, Back Yard
- Directions: Use GPS
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 4,786 SqFt
- Municipality: Cheltenham Twp
- Lot Size: 0.57 Acres
- MLS Number: PAMC2139288
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
- Office Phone: (215) 887-0400
- Office Email: dawn.ciganik@foxroach.com
- Listing Agent: Maryclaire B Dzik
- Agent Phone: (215) 880-5856
- Agent Email: maryclaire.dzik@foxroach.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 15, 2018 | Home Sold | $599,000 |
Jun 23, 2011 | Home Sold | $562,000 |
Dec 17, 2004 | Home Sold | $552,000 |
Apr 09, 1997 | Home Sold | $252,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $280,450 | $18,731 |
2023 | $280,450 | $18,520 |
2022 | $280,450 | $18,201 |
2021 | $280,450 | $17,703 |
2020 | $280,450 | $17,192 |
2019 | $280,450 | $16,849 |
2018 | $280,450 | $16,449 |
2017 | $280,450 | $16,086 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Myers Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.5 mi
•7609 Montgomery Ave
6
Elkins Park School
Public District 5-6
1.0 mi
•8149 New Second St
2
Ellwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•6701 N 13th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $65,597. Typical income of Elkins Park, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 518 Spring Ave
The listing price of 518 Spring Ave property is $899,000.
The property 518 Spring Ave is a house located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, 19027.
Active Listing: 518 Spring Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 518 Spring Ave are: Myers Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Elkins Park School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ellwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Cedarbrook Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Samuel W. Pennypacker School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), General Louis Wagner Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Jenkintown Middle / High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Building 21 (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Aspira Bilingual Cyber Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $18,731 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 15, 2018 for $599,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 518 Spring Ave has 7 bedrooms and 4 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 518 Spring Ave is 4,786 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 518 Spring Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 518 Spring Ave in Elkins Park, PA and zip code 19027 in the Elkins Park neighborhood. This 4,786 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.57 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $899,000.
In May 2025 in Elkins Park, PA there were 88.9% more homes for sale than in April. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $487,450.