3 Beds, 1 Bath, 1,120 sq ft
1523 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
1.5
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Square Feet
1,800 sq ft
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Available
Available Now
About This Home
Welcome to this well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home located within regarded Cheltenham School District. Conveniently situated near a wide variety of shopping, dining, and everyday services, the property also offers an easy walk to the SEPTA Bus Route 22, providing straightforward access to surrounding areas. Note: We are just finishing up adding fresh paint and some renovations! More pics and video will be available shortly! SHOWINGS TO START 5/8/26 The main level features a bright, open floor plan that seamlessly connects the living room, dining area, and a modern kitchen equipped with a full suite of appliances. This layout creates a comfortable space for both everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, you will find three well-proportioned bedrooms and a full bathroom. The finished basement provides additional flexible living space—ideal for a second living room, home office, or recreation area—and includes a convenient half bath. Outside, the home offers a small fenced yard suitable for outdoor enjoyment, along with a detached two-car garage that provides valuable off-street parking and storage. This property combines practical space, modern updates, and a highly convenient location. Check out our video tour here:
1523 W Cheltenham Ave is a house located in Montgomery County and the 19027 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cheltenham Township School District attendance zone.
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Elkins Park is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, split between Cheltenham and Abington Townships about 12 miles northeast of Center City Philadelphia. Its identity is shaped by a legacy of early 20th-century prominence—once home to industrialists and civic titans whose estates left behind some of the region's most striking architecture, including Frank Lloyd Wright's Beth Sholom Congregation, a National Historic Landmark. Gratz College and Einstein Medical Center are nearby institutional anchors, giving the area a steady base of academic and healthcare activity. Two SEPTA regional rail stations connect residents to Center City in under 20 minutes, making the commute practical without requiring a car. The housing stock reflects the area's layered history, ranging from stately older single-family homes and twin houses to more modest rowhouses and low-rise apartment communities tucked among tree-lined streets.
Learn more about living in Elkins Park| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.7 mi |
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Transportation options available in Elkins Park include Olney Transit Center, located 1.9 miles from 1523 W Cheltenham Ave. 1523 W Cheltenham Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 21.9 miles or 35 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 28.2 miles or 46 minutes away.
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| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.9 mi |
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Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 35 min | 21.9 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 46 min | 28.2 mi |
Time and distance from 1523 W Cheltenham Ave.
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| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 23 min | 1.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 25 min | 1.3 mi |
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Awbury Arboretum
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Tacony Creek Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.6 mi |
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Briar Bush Nature Center
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.2 mi |
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The Morris Arboretum
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.2 mi |
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Lorimer Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 6.6 mi |
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 4.1 mi |
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 24 min | 11.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 12.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 26 min | 16.3 mi |
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