277 N Spring Garden Street, Ambler, PA 19002-4222 $525,000

Beds/Baths: 3/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,514
Acreage: 0.19
Age:102 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2122916
Subdivision: Ambler
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 277 N Spring Garden Street located in highly desired Ambler Borough. This well maintained home offers very pleasant and comfortable living space, great outdoor space, and is walkable to everything that your heart desires. As you approach the home, you will appreciate the brick lined slate walkway that leads to a charming front porch. A front porch is a must for borough living, as it offers the perfect place to relax and connect with your neighbors as they pass by. Inside, you will find hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and an abundance of natural light. You are initially greeted by a spacious living room boasting a free standing gas stove, absolutely perfect for this time of year. The living room opens into the dining room which features a bay bump out and built ins, and offers plenty of space for a sizable table; get ready to host! Through the dining room, you will find a bright, eat-in kitchen, which features granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and an undermount sink. Off the kitchen is an extremely convenient mudroom and full bathroom. The mudroom offers access to the rear patio and yard. Upstairs, you will find three bright bedrooms, a large laundry room complete with utility sink, and a spacious bathroom. The bathroom boasts a deep soaking tub and heated floors. You will find hardwood flooring throughout the bedrooms and hallway. There is also a pull down attic for storage. Down below, the basement offers plenty of storage, outside access, and has been professionally waterproofed. The heater, air conditioner, and water heater have all been replaced within the past four years. There is also a whole house Kohler generator, which affords priceless peace of mind during a storm. Outside, there are multiple spaces to enjoy! The sweet front porch, a large rear patio offering room for dining, lounging, grilling, you name it. There is a pergola over a portion of the patio and plenty of beautiful perennials on the property, including a magnificent hibiscus off the rear patio and a Japanese Maple tree. The yard offers plenty of room for play and gardening, complete with established raised beds. The driveway is long, allowing for plenty of parking, including a turn around space at the end. There is a detached barn style one car garage, as well as, a carport, allowing for parking and tons of additional storage space. Living here is a dream, as everything is close by! This sweet home is just two blocks from the fantastic Green Ribbon Trail that follows the Wissahickon creek for 12+ miles, and is a short walk to several parks, restaurants and breweries, shopping, a theater AND a playhouse, a wonderful cooperative grocery store, annual festivals, First Fridays, and more. This location is also a commuters dream, as you can find yourself at the train station after a short ten minute stroll and most major routes of travel are minutes outside of town. Offering low taxes, sought after Wissahickon schools, and enviable walkability, this one is not to be missed. Come, live the good life in Ambler!

Laundry: Upper 1
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Mud Room: Main

Taxes: $4,801
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wissahickon
Elem. School: Lower Gwynedd Mid. School: Wissahickon High School: Wissahickon Senior

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Carport, Detached Garage, Driveway, Additional Storage Area, Detached Garage Spaces #: 1; Detached Carport Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Full Basement, Basement Shelving, Basement Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement, Basement Walkout Stairs, Basement Water Proofing System, Hardwood Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Free Standing Fireplace, Replacement Windows

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Stucco Exterior

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Public Elementary (16 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 0.62 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.63 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 1.64 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2.26 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 2.41 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 3.17 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 4.11 mi
North Wales Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 4.14 mi
Simmons Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 4.3 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 4.34 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 4.42 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.44 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.54 mi
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 4.63 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 4.66 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 4.87 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 0.68 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 3.78 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 4.26 mi
Pennbrook Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 North Wales 4.71 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.75 mi
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 4.86 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 0.84 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 1.61 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 4.28 mi
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Hatboro-Horsham School District 9–12 Horsham 4.31 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.7 mi

Private (33 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 1.33 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 1.68 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 1.68 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 1.78 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 1.84 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 2.24 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.27 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 2.3 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.49 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 2.61 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 2.63 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.95 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 2.99 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.28 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 3.31 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.31 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 3.55 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 3.82 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 3.88 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.91 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 3.91 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 4.01 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 4.12 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 4.12 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 4.2 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.33 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 4.34 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 4.8 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.87 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 4.93 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 4.97 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Solebury 4.98 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian K North Wales 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Ambler (19002), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $84,448

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,549
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.59
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 9,378 (73.5%)
  • Rented: 2,804 (22.0%)
  • Vacant: 577 (4.5%)
  • Total: 12,759

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 32,241
Households: 12,182
Median Age: 45.40

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 2.6%
  • High School Graduate: 17.2%
  • Some College: 11.3%
  • Associate Degree: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $110,041

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $2,257
  • One Bedroom: $1,132
  • Two Bedroom: $1,264
  • Three Bedroom: $1,444
  • Four Bedroom: $1,781

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell , (215) 542-2200

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277 N Spring Garden Street, Ambler, PA 19002-4222

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