8128 Brookside Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
About This Home
Elkins Park Colonial with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, designed by Horace Trumbauer. Unique property with blend of old and new with many updates over the years. Deep windowsills and hardwood floors throughout the home. Paver walkway to front door entry into center hall with coat closet. Updated gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and center island, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, GE double-door refrigerator, GE gas oven with 5 burners, overhead Braun hood with fan/light, Bosch dishwasher. Open to breakfast room with bay window and pantry closet. Powder room with pedestal sink, formal dining room with 2 built-in cabinets with glass front doors, Formal living room with wood burning fireplace, custom wood mantel with brick surround and base and study/sitting room with ceiling fan, carpeting and lots of windows. Screened-in porch with slate floors, 9-foot ceilings, ceiling fan/light combination with outside entrance to slate patio and rear yard. Wood staircase with carpet runner to 2nd floor landing area with custom windows. Master bedroom 23 x 13 with 2 closets, double French doors to roof deck 16 x 11 with awning. Updated full bathroom, tiled floors, half walls and tub surround. 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with hardwood floors and closets. 3rd floor with large cedar closet in hallway. 4th and 5th bedrooms with fresh paint, new carpeting with closets, built-in wall drawers, full bathroom in hallway with tile floors and tub surround. Hugh spacious unfinished basement with laundry tub and washer/dryer. Crown gas fired heater, Rheem hot water heater. Conveniently located to major highways, 309, 476, turnpike, close to center city, hospitals, universities, local restaurants, shopping, train station, library, parks, trails, public transportation and much more!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Copper Plumbing,CPVC/PVC,Stone,Stucco
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2019
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Self Cleaning Oven,Oven,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer,Water Heater,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement,Washer In Unit,Dryer In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bathroom1
- Level: Main
- Area: 30
- Dimensions: 5 X 6
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet,Built-in Features
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 16 X 13
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Built-in Features,Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Features
- Breakfast Area,Built-in Features,Cedar Closet(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Exposed Beams,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Gourmet,Upgraded Countertops,Beamed Ceilings,Plaster Walls
- Door features: French Doors,Storm Door(s)
- Window features: Bay/Bow,Replacement,Screens,Wood Frames
- Flooring: Hardwood,Carpet,Slate,Tile/Brick,Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Screen
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,684
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Radiator,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Wall Unit(s),Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,484
- Total interior livable area: 2,684 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar
- Level: Main
- Area: 204
- Dimensions: 12 X 17
Living Room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning,Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 12 X 20
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Other
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64
- Dimensions: 8 X 8
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 13 X 23
Study
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 10 X 18
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 310003724007
- Zoning: RESIDEMTIAL
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck,Enclosed,Patio,Porch,Screened
- Exterior features: Awning(s),Lighting,Sidewalks
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden,Street
Lot
- Lot size: 6,552 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot,Front Yard,Landscaped,SideYard(s),Suburban,Unknown Soil Type
- Lot size dimensions: 90.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: Public,On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,376 | $28,512 |
| Home Insurance * | $217 | $2,604 |
| Property Taxes | $505 | $6,060 |
| Electricity | $294 | $3,533 |
| Total | $3,392 | $40,704 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Price change | $499,900 |
| 2026-02-14 | Listed for sale | $529,900 |
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