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542 Penn Ave, Glenside, PA, 19038

$399,000

Home List Price

$4,738*

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3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath, 1 Partial
1,457 SqFt
$274/SqFt
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542 Penn Ave, Abington Township$399,000

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$4,738*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1948
HeatingForced Air
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PAMC2122560
Lot Size0.15 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 542 Penn Ave

This impeccably maintained home is located in the award winning Abington School District, minutes away from the Ardsley Train station. A newer roof, newer chimney, and new solar heat along with fresh paint and recently refinished bathrooms make this house maintenance free for years to come. Out back is a paver patio along with two sheds and a large yard that is completely fenced in. Inside the front door you are greeted with hardwood floors that continue throughout the entire house. The living room and dining room are bright and light. The sunken powder room sits just at the base of the staircase and has a granite vanity, an updated tile floor and large storage closet. Plenty of windows on the first floor fill the house with natural light each with custom adjustable cordless shades. The eat-in kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space with a new backsplash making it functional and stylish. Downstairs is a finished basement adding more living space along with a workshop and additional storage area. Upstairs are three bedrooms each with ample closet space and an updated full bathroom. A large attic space sits above it all giving you ample storage and easy access when needed. The driveway is electric vehicle ready with a power source for convenience. This property is in a great location with lots to offer including peace of mind for its new owner for years to come.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,457 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
  • Office Phone: (610) 651-2700
  • Listing Agent: Robert Davis

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: Sidewalks

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

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Municipality:

  • Abington Twp

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $399,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $274/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $4,187
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Abington Township, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$425K

Med. Price/SqFt

$247

Avg. Days On Market

28

# of Sold Homes

41

542 Penn Ave vs Abington Township

33 DAYS ON ROCKET

+5 Days

$399,000

-$26K Less

$274/SqFt

+$27 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $26K less than the Median Sold Price and $27/SqFt more than other homes in Abington Township, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PAMC2122560

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
  • Office Phone: (610) 651-2700
  • Listing Agent: Robert Davis

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.

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Dec 01, 2020Home Sold
$291,500
Nov 08, 2000Home Sold
$102,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$4,187$103,020
2020$4,127$103,020
2019$4,127$103,020
2018$4,102$103,020
2017$4,006$103,020

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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7
/10

  • Roslyn Elementary School

  • 2565 Susquehanna Rd

  • 1.23 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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7
/10

  • Cooper Beech Elementary School

  • 825 N Easton Rd

  • 1.30 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-6

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5
/10

  • Glenside Elementary School

  • 400 Harrison Ave

  • 1.62 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-4

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $73,142. Most Abington Township, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 542 Penn Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 542 Penn Ave property is $399,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 542 Penn Ave is a house located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, 19038.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 542 Penn Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,187 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on December 1, 2020 for $291,500. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 542 Penn Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 542 Penn Ave is 1,457 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 542 Penn Ave is 1948.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Montgomery County›Abington Township›19038›542 Penn Ave

This home is located at 542 Penn Ave in Glenside, PA and zip code 19038 in the Glenside neighborhood. This 1,457 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 18, 2024 and is currently priced at $399,000.

In November 2024, from all listings sold in Abington Township, PA there were more than 17 sold above asking price, over 14 sold below and more than 10 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Abington Township, PA between October 2024 and November 2024 decreased by 3.5%. Listings spent 28 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $425,000 during the same period.

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

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