1230 Forest Hill Drive, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002-2058 $2,129,000

Beds/Baths: 7/6.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 8,604
Acreage: 0.95
Age:39 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PAMC2121158
Subdivision: Forest Hill
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Location matters! The timeless design and solid construction of this custom estate home on a large lot is in one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Lower Gwynedd and top rated Wissahickon School District. Its quiet, walkable location can’t be beat! This exquisite home features 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, mudroom with shower, finished 1400+ sq ft basement and an oversized 3+ car garage. You will appreciate the radiant heat throughout the foyer, kitchen, breakfast room, great room, powder room, mudroom and primary bath, along with 1 wood burning and 2 gas fireplaces. 4- zone HVAC, 400 amp service, internet and cable wired throughout, first floor and backyard sound system, and whole house water softener and filtration system are already in place. The stately exterior of brick and Hardy plank siding, a circular driveway with oval paver entryway, flagstone path, mature trees and extensive landscaping offer welcoming curb appeal. The private, in-ground, heated, fully automated, saltwater pool and spa is highlighted by the stunning newly installed glass tile, PebbleTec surface, and new heater. The expansive EP Henry paver pool decking, patio, and walkway provide lots of space to entertain outdoors. Upon entering the home, you are immediately drawn to the enormous crystal chandelier, hardwood staircase with open steel and brass wraparound railing extending 3 stories. A living room/flex space enclosed with 2 sets of glass doors and the dining room with gas fireplace and 2 sets of arched glass doors flank the foyer. 2 coat closets in the foyer provide plenty of storage. From the foyer, enter the custom chef’s kitchen with its 12 ft island and corresponding wet bar, flowing into the bright breakfast room with vaulted ceiling where you can enjoy the view of your pool and backyard. The enormous kitchen with granite countertop and backsplash features a SubZero refrigerator, dual zone SubZero wine refrigerator, 2 beverage drawers, Dacor 6-burner gas range, Gaggenau steamer, Bosch dishwasher, double convection wall oven, warming drawer, island with convenient prep sink and plentiful storage. If that’s not enough, a custom wet bar with another wine refrigerator completes the space. There is a set of sliding glass doors from the kitchen into the screen porch that opens to the fenced pool area. Step down from the kitchen into the great room with wood burning fireplace and media center with surround system and custom oak built-ins. Sliding doors into the screen porch are most convenient. This flexible floor plan is sure to please. Down the hall past the powder room is a mudroom with access to the backyard. The bonus room off the garage entry offers access to the 2nd floor and the basement. Completing the first floor is an additional staircase off the kitchen leading to the finished basement with a convenient additional kitchenette and wall of cabinetry. Ascend to the second floor where your primary bedroom suite awaits. Through the sitting room, step down into the enormous bedroom with a gas fireplace, surround sound system and vaulted ceiling. The entry to the marble bathroom is flanked by two walk-in closets. The bathroom features 2 custom Bombay vanities and 2 water closets, a jacuzzi tub and large walk-in shower. 2 bedrooms share the hallway at the top of the main staircase. Continue down the hall to find 3 linen closets, laundry room, 2 more bedrooms and the rear staircase. The third floor with its cozy reading nook is away from the bustle of the rest of the house. 2 cedar closets, a bedroom with separate workspace, walk-in cedar closet and an additional bedroom with access to the utility/storage room complete the 3rd floor. Conveniently located near Springhouse shopping center, with easy access to Rt 309 & Rt 202, PA Tpk and commuter trains to Philadelphia, this timeless beauty checks all the boxes!

Taxes: $24,923
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
School Dist: Wissahickon
Elem. School: Shady Grove Mid. School: Wissahickon High School: Wissahickon Senior

Features

Utilities
Central Heating, Hot Water Heating, Radiant Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Has Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Lighted Parking, Attached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Attic, Bar, Additional Stairway, Fully Finished Basement, Heated Basement, Interior Access Basement, Basement Sump Pump, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Marble Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, Vaulted Ceilings, Bay/Bow Windows, Double Pane Windows, Window Screens, Skylights, Sliding Windows, French Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, HardiPlank Type, Stucco Exterior, Patio(s), BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Fenced Pool, Heated Pool, In Ground Pool

Lot
Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Private Lot, Privacy Fence, Wrought Iron Fence

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Public Elementary (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.16 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2.29 mi
North Wales Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 2.45 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 2.59 mi
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 2.9 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 3.2 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 3.37 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 3.78 mi
Knapp Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 Lansdale 4.01 mi
Simmons Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 4.29 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 4.39 mi
Gwynedd Square Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 Lansdale 4.47 mi
Montgomery Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 4.61 mi

Public Middle (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 1.23 mi
Pennbrook Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 North Wales 2.98 mi
Penndale Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 Lansdale 4.14 mi
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 4.57 mi

Public High (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 1.07 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 3.05 mi
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Hatboro-Horsham School District 9–12 Horsham 4.25 mi

Private (34 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 0.88 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 0.9 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 0.9 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 0.94 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 1.58 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 2.76 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 2.77 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 3 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 3.13 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.13 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 3.15 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian K North Wales 3.34 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 3.5 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Solebury 3.52 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 3.58 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.76 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 3.9 mi
Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville Nonsectarian Preschool–K North Wales 3.91 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.03 mi
Mater Dei Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lansdale 4.1 mi
West Point Child Learning Center Nonsectarian K Lansdale 4.14 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.17 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 4.2 mi
Lansdale Catholic High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Lansdale 4.3 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 4.41 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 4.56 mi
Lakeside Girls Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 North Wales 4.57 mi
Lakeside Educational Network Nonsectarian 6–12 North Wales 4.58 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.63 mi
Corpus Christi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lansdale 4.67 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 4.69 mi
Mary Mother Of The Redeemer Roman Catholic Preschool–8 North Wales 4.75 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 4.77 mi
Landsdale Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Lansdale 4.92 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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1230 Forest Hill Drive, Lower Gwynedd, PA 19002-2058

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