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James Balletto

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Listed by Joe Dougherty • BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown

$ 525,000

Est. payment | -/mo

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,900 SqFt

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$ 525,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,900 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,900 sqft

Price per Sqft $276

Subdivision Elkins Park

MLS Listing ID PAMC2194398

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,900

Year Built 1935

Annual Tax Amount $11,444

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 0.652 Acres

Acres 0.65

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Create Your Own Nancy Meyers Home in This Charming Elkins Park Cottage! Tucked away in a beautifully private setting, this enchanting Elkins Park cottage is a true secluded oasis where timeless character, thoughtful updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living come together. Beautifully maintained by the current owners for more than 30 years, this exceptional home is filled with the kind of warmth, detail, and storybook charm that feels both sophisticated and wonderfully inviting. From the moment you enter beneath the covered portico, the character is unmistakable. The foyer opens to a convenient powder room and coat closet, while the center hall and beautifully turned staircase set the tone for the charm found throughout the home. Details include hand-hammered iron hardware, classic millwork, French doors, and abundant natural light. The paneled living room is a wonderful gathering space, featuring built-in bookcases, a handsome fireplace, and French doors opening directly to the expansive slate patio. The dining room also features French doors, creating an exceptional flow for entertaining and making the most of the beautiful outdoor setting. The updated kitchen combines style and function with granite countertops, tile backsplash, custom cabinetry, and newer Fisher & Paykel appliances. Just beyond, the attached breakfast room is anything but ordinary, offering a built-in bar area, under-counter ice machine, and convenient access to the backyard. Whether enjoying a quiet morning coffee or intimate dinner this space is sure to become a favorite. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom is filled with natural light and features a newer private bath. Two additional bedrooms offer generous closets and flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or creative space. One bedroom has been thoughtfully outfitted as a dressing room. A newer hall bath features attractive tile, a stall shower, and seamless glass doors. The unfinished basement offers exciting possibilities, with a large open room and its own wood-burning fireplace. Imagine creating a cozy family room, game room, home gym, bar, playroom, or the ultimate retreat—the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Outside, the magic continues. The expansive slate patio stretches nearly the entire length of the home and provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining. Beyond, the generously sized fenced yard is a private sanctuary, beautifully enhanced by professional landscaping, mature plantings, lovely hardscaping, and a stunning in-ground pool. It is equally suited to a quiet afternoon at home or entertaining on a grand scale. Numerous updates add to the home's appeal, including a newer HVAC system divided into two separate zones and replacement windows by Andersen and Marvin. Throughout the property, the exceptional care and pride of ownership are immediately apparent. This is more than a house, it is a special home with an unmistakable sense of place. Create your own Nancy Meyers-inspired retreat, where beautiful details, comfortable living, gracious entertaining, and a private outdoor sanctuary come together in one magnificent Elkins Park property.

Location

State PA

County Montgomery

Area Cheltenham Twp (10631)

Zoning RES

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Central A/C, Zoned

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 2

Inclusions All appliances in as/is condition

Equipment Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances

Fireplace Y

Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances

Heat Source Natural Gas

Exterior

Parking Features Built In

Garage Spaces 4.0

Pool Fenced, Filtered, Heated, In Ground

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Y

Private Pool Yes

Building

Story 2

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1900

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Cheltenham

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 31-00-27490-001

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1900

Special Listing Condition Standard

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317 WARING RD # Elkins Park, PA 19027