Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate1521 Old Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-5833 $899,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,825
Acreage: 1.96
Age:72 years
Style:
Cape Cod
Subdivision: Huntingdon Valley
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Coming to Market May 10th. Offers over $899,000 Considered 1521 Old Welsh Road Huntingdon Valley, PA This home was built in 1953 by artists Arthur Meltzer and Pauline Van Roekens. The couple originally rebuilt a 100-year-old farmhouse in Trevose, PA. Following the completion of their renovations, the PA Turnpike Authority informed them that a new highway would run directly through their property, so they would need to move. The Authority wanted the land but nothing else, so they dismantled their home piece by piece and used the materials to build the home on 1521 Old Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley. The home was designed by Bowers, an architect who specialized in homes that maintained historical colonial designs while offering modern conveniences. The result is this charming 3-bedroom, 2 full-bath, 2 half-bath main house with a 1st floor master bedroom, 4 fireplaces, an eat-in kitchen, and a cathedral ceiling living room with a balcony featuring random-width pegged maple hardwood floors. Many features from the original Trevose house were maintained, including beamed ceilings, wainscoting, and the fireplace mantels and hearths. The basement is finished with a half-bath and a family room with a gas-burning fireplace. Arthur and Pauline also built a studio named Northlight for their artwork. This has since been converted into a guest house with a kitchen, bath, and laundry area. When Arthur and Pauline moved the materials from their Trevose home to build this home, they also brought full-grown dogwood trees, holly trees, rhododendrons, and azaleas to adorn the 1.96-acre property. There is a 2.5 car attached with a loft with plenty of storage. There are also two sheds with garage doors for ease of use. While maintaining the home’s original history and charm, upgrades include a new custom kitchen in 2010, a new upstairs bathroom in 2023, generator-ready electrical upgrades, a new house air conditioner in 2024, and a new grinder pump connected to public sewer with a 10-year warranty. Pella windows throughout The home is located in the desirable Abington School District.
Bedroom 2: 15 X 14 - Upper 1
Primary Bed: 14 X 13 - Main
Kitchen: 17 X 9 - Main
Dining Room: 15 X 12 - Main
Living Room: 27 X 17 - Main
STUDIO: 26 X 19 - Main
MUD RM: 7 X 6 - Main
Family Room: 26 X 16 - Lower 1
Attic:
Primary Bed:
In-Law/auPair/Suite: 20 X 20
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Mid. School: Abington Junior High School: Abington Senior
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Hot Water Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Underground, Basement Laundry, Main Floor Laundry, Cable TV
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Other, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;
Interior
Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Full Basement, Tile/Brick Flooring, Wood Flooring, Brick Fireplace, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Stone Fireplace, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, High Ceilings, Bay/Bow Windows
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Metal Roof, Pitched Roof, Slate Roof, Stone Exterior, Patio(s), Porch(es), Exterior Lighting
Lot
Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
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Public Elementary (29 schools)
Public Middle (11 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Avenue School | Lower Moreland Township School District | 6–8 | Huntingdon Valley | 1.86 mi |
| Abington Middle School | Abington School District | 6–8 | Abington | 1.93 mi |
| Upper Moreland Middle School | Upper Moreland Township School District | 6–8 | Hatboro | 3.06 mi |
| Baldi C C A Middle School | Philadelphia City School District | 6–8 | Philadelphia | 3.38 mi |
| Sandy Run Middle School | Upper Dublin School District | 6–8 | Dresher | 3.92 mi |
| Elkins Park School | Cheltenham School District | 5–6 | Elkins Park | 4.08 mi |
| Keith Valley Middle School | Hatboro-Horsham School District | 6–8 | Horsham | 4.33 mi |
| Tacony Academy Charter School | Tacony Academy Charter School | K–12 | Philadelphia | 4.46 mi |
| Cedarbrook Middle School | Cheltenham School District | 7–8 | Wyncote | 4.64 mi |
| Philadelphia Academy Charter School | Philadelphia Academy Charter School | K–12 | Philadelphia | 4.87 mi |
| MAST Community Charter School | MAST Community Charter School | K–12 | Philadelphia | 4.88 mi |
Public High (12 schools)
Private (50 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Huntingdon Valley (19006), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 33
- Average salary of people in this community: $72,600
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,706
- Household Size (ppl): 2.72
- Households w/ Children: 61%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 6,160 (74.9%)
- Rented: 1,710 (20.8%)
- Vacant: 353 (4.3%)
- Total: 8,223
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.
Climate and Weather
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.7%
- Some High School: 3.0%
- High School Graduate: 22.0%
- Some College: 13.2%
- Associate Degree: 6.8%
- Bachelor's Degree: 30.4%
- Graduate Degree: 22.8%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $100,714
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: $554
- One Bedroom: $849
- Two Bedroom: $1,381
- Three Bedroom: $1,813
- Four Bedroom: $2,188
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