



8037 High School Rd, Elkins Park, PA, 19027
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
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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
