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888 Parkwood Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1243 $799,900

Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 3,380
Acreage: 0.97
Age:67 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: PAMC2102862
Subdivision: Meadowlands Manor
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This is the one you’ve been waiting for! Welcome to 888 Parkwood Rd – an expanded Cape Cod, featuring 3-4 Bedrooms and 2.5 Bathrooms on a coveted street in Blue Bell. Sited on almost an acre, this lovely home has over $175K in recent upgrades. The main level, with hardwood floors throughout, features a large Living Room with fireplace, custom mantle, large picture window and recessed lighting, Dining Area and gourmet Kitchen, with granite countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Sliding doors lead to a large tiered Deck and Patio overlooking the wooded backyard. The large Family Room with built-in bookshelves and sliding doors to the Patio offers plenty of space to entertain. The spacious Primary Bedroom is conveniently located on the main level, with an ensuite Bathroom, which can also be accessed from the hallway. An adjacent room can be used as a Sitting Room, Office or Bedroom. The second floor includes two large Bedrooms and a Hall Bathroom. The partially finished Basement with outside access features a large living area, wet bar, half bathroom, laundry room and storage. A bonus space above the oversized three car garage and accessed by an outside staircase is perfect for an in-law suite or home office. Centrally located in a great neighborhood in the award winning Wissahickon School District, with easy access to parks, shopping and transportation.

Taxes: $6,401
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: 2.5 % Of Gross
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wissahickon
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Utilities
Baseboard - Electric Heating, Heat Pump(s), Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Natural Gas, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

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

Interior
Outside Entrance Basement, Partially Finished Basement

Exterior
Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (20 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 0.74 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 1.51 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.98 mi
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 2.75 mi
Cole Manor Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 2.98 mi
North Wales Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 3.18 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 3.49 mi
Hancock Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 3.82 mi
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 4.03 mi
Paul V Fly Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 4.13 mi
Ray S. Musselman Learning Center Norristown Area School District K Norristown 4.18 mi
Gwynedd Square Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 Lansdale 4.22 mi
Worcester Elementary School Methacton School District K–4 Lansdale 4.33 mi
Whitehall Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 4.39 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 4.4 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.41 mi
Gotwals Elementary School Norristown Area School District 1–4 Norristown 4.45 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.67 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 4.81 mi
Marshall Street Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 4.95 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 2.18 mi
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 2.94 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.96 mi
Eisenhower Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 3.72 mi
Pennbrook Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 North Wales 3.92 mi
Stewart Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 4.85 mi
Penndale Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 Lansdale 4.88 mi

Public High (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 2.91 mi
Central Montco Technical High School Central Montco Technical High School 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 3.19 mi
Roosevelt Campus of the Norristown Area Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 4.2 mi
Norristown Area High School Norristown Area School District 9–12 Norristown 4.36 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 4.43 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.57 mi

Private (25 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 1.16 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 1.16 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 1.17 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 2.13 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 2.37 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.37 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.61 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.96 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 2.98 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 2.98 mi
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 3.08 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 3.26 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 3.26 mi
Capstone Academy Nonsectarian Ungraded East Norriton 3.29 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian K North Wales 3.5 mi
West Point Child Learning Center Nonsectarian K Lansdale 3.96 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 4.07 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.38 mi
Corpus Christi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lansdale 4.48 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 4.67 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 4.87 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 4.88 mi
Calvary Baptist School Baptist Preschool–12 Lansdale 4.9 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 4.96 mi
Mater Dei Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lansdale 4.97 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Blue Bell (19422), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 31
  • Average salary of people in this community: $103,567

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,485
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.55
  • Households w/ Children: 54%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,699 (72.7%)
  • Rented: 1,603 (20.4%)
  • Vacant: 540 (6.9%)
  • Total: 7,842

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: 18,852
Households: 7,302
Median Age: 46.40

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: 0.6%
  • Some High School: 1.3%
  • High School Graduate: 15.3%
  • Some College: 12.8%
  • Associate Degree: 5.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 33.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 31.3%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $125,561

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: $1,739
  • One Bedroom: $1,673
  • Two Bedroom: $1,748
  • Three Bedroom: $2,163
  • Four Bedroom: $2,441

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell , (215) 542-2200

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Listing data as of 5/16/2024.

888 Parkwood Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422-1243

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