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8037 High School Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027

3beds
2baths
1,848sqft
$349,900
$189price/sqft
$2,530/moest. monthly cost
$101,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity awaits at 8037 High School Rd—a spacious 2-story home full of potential, perfectly positioned across from a park and backing up to a beautiful, peaceful creek. This property is in need of repair, making it ideal for investors or buyers looking to customize and create their dream home. Inside, you’ll find 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, featuring wide steps leading upstairs, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, and a sunroom/mudroom that adds charm and functionality. The open kitchen and dining area offers a generous layout, ready to be transformed into a modern gathering space. Washer and dryer are included for added convenience. Step outside to enjoy a large back deck with direct access to the backyard driveway—perfect for entertaining or relaxing while taking in serene creek views. The home also offers 2-car rear parking and an enclosed garage that can be reopened for additional parking or reimagined as an entertainment space. Ideally located, this home is within walking distance to High School Park, the train station for easy commuting, and local shopping favorites like Goat House Creamery. Additional highlights include: • Solar panels on the roof • Split-unit cooling system (2019) • Radiant gas heating (converted from oil) • New water heater • Septic system redone in 2020 • Unfinished basement for added storage or expansion potential With exterior painting needed and updates throughout, this property is a fantastic canvas in a desirable setting. Whether you’re looking to renovate, invest, or build equity, this home offers incredible upside in a scenic, walkable location.

Getting Around

67
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
38
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Myers El SchoolGrades K-40.4 mi
5/10
Cedarbrook Middle SchoolGrades 7-81.9 mi
5/10
Cheltenham High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Good
  • Year built: 1920

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Flat,Pitched,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Stone,Stucco

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Tudor
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Washer,Cooktop,Refrigerator,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bathroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedroom3

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring: Carpet,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Stone
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 1,848

Half Bath

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Radiant,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Multi Units

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,848
  • Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 310014551007
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: R7
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Sidewalks,Street Lights

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,067 sqft
  • Features: Front Yard,Rear Yard
  • Lot size dimensions: 29 x 175

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes