Homes for sale - 1521 OLD WELSH RD, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,825 sqft

Price per Sqft $318

Subdivision Huntingdon Valley

MLS Listing ID PAMC2137862

Style Cape Cod

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,825

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1953

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 1.963 Acres

Acres 1.96

Lot Dimensions 201.00 x 0.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Coming to Market May 10th. Offers over $899,000 Considered

1521 Old Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA

This home was built in 1953 by artists Arthur Meltzer and Pauline Van Roekens. The couple originally rebuilt a 100-year-old farmhouse in Trevose, PA. Following the completion of their renovations, the PA Turnpike Authority informed them that a new highway would run directly through their property, so they would need to move. The Authority wanted the land but nothing else, so they dismantled their home piece by piece and used the materials to build the home on 1521 Old Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley.

The home was designed by Bowers, an architect who specialized in homes that maintained historical colonial designs while offering modern conveniences. The result is this charming 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath, 2 half-bath main house with a 1st floor master bedroom, 4 fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen, and a cathedral ceiling living room with a balcony featuring random-width pegged maple hardwood floors. Many features from the original Trevose house were maintained, including beamed ceilings, wainscoting, and the fireplace mantels and hearths. The basement is finished with a half-bath and a family room with a gas-burning fireplace.

Arthur and Pauline also built a studio named Northlight for their artwork. This has since been converted into a guest house with a kitchen, bath, and laundry area.

When Arthur and Pauline moved the materials from their Trevose home to build this home, they also brought full-grown dogwood trees, holly trees, rhododendrons, and azaleas to adorn the 1.96-acre property.

There is a 2.5 car attached with a loft with plenty of storage. There are also two sheds with garage doors for ease of use.

While maintaining the home's original history and charm, upgrades include a new custom kitchen in 2010, a new upstairs bathroom in 2023, generator-ready electrical upgrades, a new house air conditioner in 2024, and a new grinder pump connected to public sewer with a 10-year warranty. Pella windows throughout

The home is located in the desirable Abington School District.

Location

State PA

County Montgomery

Area Abington Twp (10630)

Zoning V

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,In-Law/auPair/Suite,Other,Attic

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Primary Bath(s),Butlers Pantry,Ceiling Fan(s),Exposed Beams,Wet/Dry Bar,Kitchen - Eat-In

Hot Water Natural Gas,Electric

Heating Hot Water,Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Wood,Tile/Brick

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Brick,Stone,Gas/Propane

Inclusions Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Oven / Range,Built -in shelving,Built -in bookcases,Fire pit,Garage door openers

Equipment Refrigerator,Dryer,Dishwasher,Oven/Range - Gas

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow

Appliance Refrigerator,Dryer,Dishwasher,Oven/Range - Gas

Heat Source Oil

Laundry Main Floor,Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s),Porch(es)

Parking Features Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Cable TV

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched,Metal,Slate

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s),Porch(es)

Attached Garage 2

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Irregular,Level,Trees/Wooded,Front Yard,Rear Yard,SideYard(s)

Story 1.5

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Cape Cod

Level or Stories 1.5

Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade

Structure Type Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,High

New Construction N

Schools

Middle Schools Abington Junior

High Schools Abington Senior

School District Abington

Others

Pets Allowed Y

Senior Community No

Tax ID 30-00-48340-005

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Listing Terms Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA

Special Listing Condition Standard

Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions