641 Oak Shade Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1713 $549,900

Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,850
Acreage: 0.34
Age:61 years
Style:
Split Level
MLS#: PAMC2156782
Subdivision: Elkins Park
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to this beautifully maintained split-level home located in the desirable Elkins Park section of Abington Township. A double front door with an oversized window above sets the tone as you enter the welcoming foyer. The spacious living room features a large picture window and flows seamlessly into the formal dining area, both enhanced by gleaming hardwood floors. The updated island kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, built-in microwave, dishwasher, glass display cabinets, and ample workspace, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The lower level boasts a comfortable family room with sliders to the rear yard, a convenient powder room, and a utility/laundry area. Step outside to enjoy two patios, a gazebo, and a garden, plus a storage shed for added convenience. Upstairs, you’ll find three bedrooms, including a main bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and private bath featuring a stall shower. An additional hall bath serves the remaining bedrooms. Recent updates include all new windows, a new heater and central air (2023), and a 200-amp electric system. An attached one-car garage and private driveway complete this wonderful home. Move right in and enjoy a perfect blend of comfort, updates, and charm in a great location!

Taxes: $10,093
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: N
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Abington

Features

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

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Exterior
Slab Foundation, Masonry

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Public Elementary (79 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 0.16 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 1.33 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 1.35 mi
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.4 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 1.62 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 1.79 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 1.81 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.31 mi
Eugenio Maria DE Hostos Charter School Eugenio Maria De Hostos Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Finletter Thomas K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.52 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.55 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 2.58 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.61 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.61 mi
Greenberg Joseph School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.86 mi
Lowell James R School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.9 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.92 mi
Rhawnhurst School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 2.96 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.02 mi
Farrell Louis High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.04 mi
Universal Creighton Charter School Universal Creighton Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.09 mi
Prince Hall Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 3.17 mi
Howe Julia Ward School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.21 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 3.22 mi
Solis-Cohen Solomon School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.26 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
Spruance Gilbert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Olney Elementary School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Pennell Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.43 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.55 mi
Overlook School Abington School District K–5 Abington 3.57 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
Mastery Cs-Francis D. Pastorius Elementa Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary K–8 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.61 mi
Morrison Andrew J School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.64 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 3.69 mi
Marshall Thurgood Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.69 mi
Ziegler William High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.77 mi
Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney K–8 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Science The Philadelphia Charter School for Arts and Sciences at HR K–8 Philadelphia 3.88 mi
Mayfair School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.01 mi
Pollock Robert B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.05 mi
Logan James School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.1 mi
Northwood Academy Charter School Northwood Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.11 mi
Barton Clara School Philadelphia City School District K–2 Philadelphia 4.11 mi
Feltonville Intermediate School Philadelphia City School District 3–5 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Allen Ethan School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
Frank Anne School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Roosevelt Theodore Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Cooke Jay Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
Northeast Community Propel Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.4 mi
Mastery Cs-Smedley Campus Mastery CS-Smedley Campus K–6 Philadelphia 4.45 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.48 mi
Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary Mastery Charter School John Wister Elementary K–5 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Cayuga School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Marshall John School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.57 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Juniata Park Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.6 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
McClure Alexander K School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.71 mi
Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School Antonia Pantoja Community Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Disston Hamilton School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Stearne Allen Middle School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Lawton Henry W School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.81 mi
Fitler Academics Plus Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Sullivan James J School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Forrest Edwin School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Hopkinson Francis School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Keystone Academy Charter School Keystone Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Steel Edward School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.97 mi

Public Middle (18 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 0.74 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.31 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.69 mi
Castor Gardens Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2.73 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 2.79 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 2.88 mi
Baldi C C A Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3 mi
Washington Grover Junior School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 3.08 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
Murray Avenue School Lower Moreland Township School District 6–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.8 mi
Feltonville School of Arts & Sciences Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 4.79 mi
Harding Warren G Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.89 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 4.95 mi

Public High (26 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 1.8 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.31 mi
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.37 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.49 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 2.62 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 2.88 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.03 mi
Imhotep Institute Charter High School Imhotep Institute Charter High School 9–12 Philadelphia 3.28 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.3 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.48 mi
Girls High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.5 mi
Olney High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Widener Memorial School Philadelphia City School District K–12 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 3.65 mi
Central High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.68 mi
Frankford High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Lower Moreland High School Lower Moreland Township School District 9–12 Huntingdon Valley 4.17 mi
Lincoln High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.18 mi
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.53 mi
Esperanza Cyber Charter School Esperanza Cyber Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.59 mi
Esperanza Academy Charter School Esperanza Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
Washington George High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Edison High School/Fareira Skills Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Swenson Arts & Technology High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Private (88 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 0.8 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 0.85 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 1.02 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 1.21 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 1.26 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 1.29 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 1.38 mi
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 1.4 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 1.59 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 1.59 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 1.63 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 1.65 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 1.9 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 1.99 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 2.19 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 2.26 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.41 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.46 mi
Montgomery Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Huntingdon Valley 2.6 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 2.76 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 2.77 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.78 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 2.79 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 2.85 mi
The Gan Jewish Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.87 mi
Sophia Academy Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 2.87 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 2.91 mi
Cora Services Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.91 mi
International Christian High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 2.92 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 2.93 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 2.93 mi
Resurrection Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 2.95 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 2.97 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 2.98 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 3.07 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 3.07 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.19 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.24 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 3.29 mi
Adelaide Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 3.38 mi
St Martin Of Tours School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.44 mi
St Albert The Great Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.44 mi
Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 3.55 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Politz Hebrew Academy Jewish K–8 Philadelphia 3.59 mi
Olney Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 3.6 mi
Northeast Central Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Maternity Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.62 mi
Valley Christian School Presbyterian K–8 Huntingdon Valley 3.63 mi
Red Lion Elementary School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.67 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 3.84 mi
St Matthew Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.96 mi
Logan Hope School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.03 mi
Chelten Christian Crusade Little People Day School Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.05 mi
Blessed Trinity Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.18 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 4.19 mi
Lotus Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.29 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.32 mi
St Jerome School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.35 mi
The Academy Of The New Church Girls' School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 4.35 mi
Academy Of The New Church Boys School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 4.35 mi
The Bridge Nonsectarian 9–12 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Bryn Athyn Church School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Bryn Athyn 4.42 mi
Hunting Park Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Philadelphia 4.48 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 4.52 mi
Frankford Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.53 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.53 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
Project Learn School Nonsectarian K–8 Philadelphia 4.56 mi
Holy Innocents Area Catholic Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.64 mi
St Lucy Day School For Children W Visual Impairment Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
Archbishop Ryan Academy For The Deaf Roman Catholic Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
The Depaul Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.67 mi
Our Lady Of Confidence Roman Catholic Ungraded Willow Grove 4.68 mi
Vocatio Career Prep High School Christian (no specific denomination) 9–12 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Gfs Friends K–12 Philadelphia 4.69 mi
Germantown Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.7 mi
Queen Of Angels Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Willow Grove 4.75 mi
Greene Street Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.77 mi
Small World Discovery Center Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.78 mi
Pennsylvania School For The Deaf Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Ann Kids Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 4.81 mi
Camelot Education Nonsectarian K–7 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Father Judge High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 4.87 mi
B.C.A. And Childcare Center Inc. Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.88 mi
Holmesburg Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Little Flower Catholic High School For Girls Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.96 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Elkins Park (19027), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 31
  • Average salary of people in this community: $63,821

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 5,075
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.33
  • Households w/ Children: 48%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,020 (55.8%)
  • Rented: 3,483 (38.7%)
  • Vacant: 490 (5.4%)
  • Total: 8,993

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: 20,068
Households: 8,503
Median Age: 41.10

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.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.9%
  • Some High School: 1.8%
  • High School Graduate: 17.3%
  • Some College: 14.7%
  • Associate Degree: 8.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $81,098

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: $988
  • One Bedroom: $979
  • Two Bedroom: $1,194
  • Three Bedroom: $1,984
  • Four Bedroom: $2,032

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Listing Courtesy of: RE/MAX Keystone , (215) 885-8900, remaxwerner@aol.com

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641 Oak Shade Avenue, Elkins Park, PA 19027-1713

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