754 Central Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038-1701 $359,900

Beds/Baths: 4/2.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,792
Acreage: 0.17
Age:73 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: PAMC2145498
Subdivision: Glenside
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

After almost 60 years enjoying this family home it is time to pass to another owner, with a little bit of love and updating this home has so much to offer. While this home needs updating throughout, the location and setting is unmatched. A classic covered front porch sets a gracious tone, guiding you into a large living room with a large picture window and a convenient coat closet. Just beyond, an eat-in kitchen invites gatherings both small and large; while its finishes reflect another era, the space is wonderfully functional with abundant cabinetry, excellent prep surfaces, and a door that opens to a deck with a retractable "sunsetter" awning. The main level is anchored by three comfortable bedrooms, each fitted with good closet space and a full hall bath. The primary bedroom is particularly roomy, easily accommodating a king-size suite of furniture with space to spare. Upstairs, a delightful surprise awaits: an office that adjoins a sizable bedroom complete with full bath, stall shower, large closet, and generous under-eave storage. Whether envisioned as a secluded guest retreat, a studio, or a future primary suite, this level offers remarkable flexibility. A walk-out basement spans the entire footprint of the home and presents endless potential. Currently arranged with a recreation room, laundry area, and an expansive unfinished workshop, it is a dream for contractors and makers alike—many tools and pieces of equipment will convey. A powder room with a utility sink adds everyday practicality, while the direct access to an attached shed keeps lawn, bicycle, and gardening essentials right where you need them. Outside, mature plantings frame both the front and back yards, creating a sanctuary that seasoned gardeners will truly appreciate. The location further elevates the appeal. Directly across the street you will find a vibrant community center featuring a highly regarded day-care program, playground, and ball fields. A short stroll takes you to ten-acre Ardsley Park, complete with tennis courts, basketball courts, additional play spaces, and athletic fields. Commuters will love the easy walk to Ardsley Train Station, and major roadways, sought-after Copper Beech Elementary and a variety of shopping and dining destinations are all minutes away. Solid construction, timeless character, and an abundance of living space combine with a prime setting to offer extraordinary potential. Bring your vision and transform this beloved home into the showplace it is waiting to become. Opportunities of this caliber and location seldom last—make it yours and write the next chapter in its remarkable story.

Bedroom 1: 19 X 15 - Upper 1
Bathroom 1: Upper 1
Office: 16 X 15 - Upper 1
Living Room: 23 X 15 - Main
Kitchen: 15 X 11 - Main
Bedroom 1: 15 X 14 - Main
Bedroom 2: 12 X 8 - Main
Bedroom 3: 13 X 10 - Main
Bathroom 1: Main
Recreation Room: 15 X 14 - Lower 1
Workshop: 15 X 14 - Lower 1
Half Bath: Lower 1
Taxes: $6,061
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Abington
Elem. School: Copper Beech Mid. School: Abington Junior High School: Abington Senior

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Oil, Wall Unit Cooling, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Oil, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway, On Street

Interior
Built-Ins, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Full Basement, Improved Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement

Exterior
Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Stucco Exterior, Deck(s), Porch(es)

Lot
Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

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The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
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Public Elementary (29 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 0.89 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 1.08 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 1.47 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 1.73 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 1.83 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 1.87 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 2.17 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 2.19 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 2.27 mi
Overlook School Abington School District K–5 Abington 2.45 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 2.51 mi
McCloskey John F School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.99 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 3.02 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 3.24 mi
Franklin S Edmonds School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.46 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 3.53 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 3.77 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 3.89 mi
Samuel Pennypacker School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.09 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 4.21 mi
West Oak Lane Charter School West Oak Lane Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.33 mi
Rowen William School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.39 mi
Day Anna B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Ellwood School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.71 mi
Houston Henry E School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Upper Moreland Elementary School Upper Moreland Township School District K–5 Hatboro 4.8 mi
Emlen Eleanor C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.83 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 4.99 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 0.87 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 1.48 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 2.37 mi
Cedarbrook Middle School Cheltenham School District 7–8 Wyncote 2.96 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 4.3 mi
Keith Valley Middle School Hatboro-Horsham School District 6–8 Horsham 4.67 mi
Wagner Gen Louis Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Upper Moreland Middle School Upper Moreland Township School District 6–8 Hatboro 4.92 mi
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 4.96 mi
Murray Avenue School Lower Moreland Township School District 6–8 Huntingdon Valley 4.99 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 1.48 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 2.19 mi
Cheltenham High School Cheltenham School District 9–12 Wyncote 2.44 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 2.54 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 3.14 mi
Upper Moreland High School Upper Moreland Township School District 9–12 Willow Grove 3.44 mi
Eastern Center for Arts & Technology Eastern Center for Arts & Technology 9–12 Willow Grove 3.6 mi
Hill Freedman World Academy Philadelphia City School District 6–12 Philadelphia 3.65 mi
King Martin Luther High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.53 mi
Parkway Northwest Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.55 mi
Building 21 Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.72 mi

Private (60 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 0.39 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 1.24 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 1.3 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 1.6 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 1.92 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 1.93 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 1.99 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 2.02 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 2.08 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 2.27 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.41 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 2.48 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 2.56 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 2.61 mi
Our Lady Of Confidence Roman Catholic Ungraded Willow Grove 2.63 mi
Queen Of Angels Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Willow Grove 2.67 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 2.68 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 2.71 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 2.75 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 2.81 mi
Ivy Hill Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–4 Philadelphia 2.97 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 3.08 mi
Bethel Christian Academy Of Wyncote African Methodist Episcopal K Philadelphia 3.15 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 3.25 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 3.34 mi
St Raymond's Independence Mission Schools Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.49 mi
St Raymond Of Penafort School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.5 mi
New Hope Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.53 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 3.61 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 3.62 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 3.68 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 3.7 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 3.71 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 3.73 mi
New Medina Learning Institute Islamic K–12 Philadelphia 3.77 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 3.88 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 3.92 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 3.95 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 3.96 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Horsham 3.97 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.11 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.11 mi
St Athanasius School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.16 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 4.17 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 4.2 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.24 mi
The Crefeld School Nonsectarian 7–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Westwood School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Holy Cross Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.53 mi
Excelsior School Philadelphia Nonsectarian K–5 4.54 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 4.62 mi
Green Tree School Nonsectarian 1–12 Philadelphia 4.63 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 4.65 mi
Hope Church School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.66 mi
The Quaker School At Horsham Friends 2–11 Horsham 4.69 mi
Valley Christian School Presbyterian K–8 Huntingdon Valley 4.78 mi
Mt Airy Christian Day School Church of God in Christ Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 4.96 mi
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.96 mi
Jesus Is The Way Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Glenside (19038), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 29
  • Average salary of people in this community: $66,827

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,974
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.62
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 9,497 (81.4%)
  • Rented: 1,750 (15.0%)
  • Vacant: 425 (3.6%)
  • Total: 11,672

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: 31,415
Households: 11,247
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: 1.4%
  • Some High School: 2.5%
  • High School Graduate: 20.5%
  • Some College: 15.5%
  • Associate Degree: 6.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 30.1%
  • Graduate Degree: 23.4%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $97,415

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: $791
  • One Bedroom: $1,005
  • Two Bedroom: $1,226
  • Three Bedroom: $1,576
  • Four Bedroom: $1,854

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Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty , (215) 641-2727

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754 Central Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038-1701

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