$4,000
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8219 Forrest Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF |
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| 5 Bedrooms 5 Bedrooms 5 Br | 3 Baths 3 Baths 3 Ba | 2,812 SF |
About This Property
Unique opportunity to live in this nicely appointed twin Victorian! This charming home has been lovingly maintained by the same owner for many years and is now available for rent. Sit back and read a book in the sun kissed foyer with it's charming oak seating area/storage benches. Gather in the living room and enjoy the bay windows . Spacious Dining Room with wood burning fireplace and windows galore! There is even a pass through to the remodeled eat in kitchen where you will find handsome wood cabinets, stainless appliances and granite countertops. First floor laundry room just outside the kitchen . Don't miss the large addition which can be used as a main floor bedroom with full bathroom or makes the perfect great room. Rear exit to a nice deck overlooking the backyard , also another deck at the side entrance and another at the front entrance! Just in time to enjoy the summer BBQ's. On the second floor you will find 2/3 bedrooms and a remodeled full bath. Plenty of closet space. The third floor features two more bedrooms and a full bathroom, walk in cedar closet. Expansive yard, plenty of driveway parking and detached garage. Elkins Park is home to great parks, shopping and it's convenient to all main arteries, trains, Universities and Hospitals. Owner requires credit and background check. First, last and security deposit , total of 3 months rent. Renters insurance is required, there is no smoking in this home.
8219 Forrest 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.
House Features
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Basement
8219 Forrest Ave,
Elkins Park,
PA
19027
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.
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Amenities
- Fireplace
- Dishwasher
- Basement
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.4 mi |
8219 Forrest Ave is within 14 minutes or 0.7 mile from Salus University. It is also near C.C. of Philadelphia, NW Ctr and Arcadia University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
298 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
626 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
362 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
681 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,442 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
168 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
56 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Elkins Park include Olney Transit Center, located 3.4 miles from 8219 Forrest Ave. 8219 Forrest Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 23.3 miles or 39 minutes away, and Trenton Mercer, located 26.8 miles or 44 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi | |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 39 min | 23.3 mi |
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Trenton Mercer
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Drive: | 44 min | 26.8 mi |
Walkability Near 8219 Forrest Ave Elkins Park, PA 19027
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 8219 Forrest Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
8219 Forrest Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Briar Bush Nature Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
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Awbury Arboretum
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
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Lorimer Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.2 mi |
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Pennypack Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi |
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Tacony Creek Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.0 mi |
8219 Forrest Ave has 5 parks within 6.0 miles, including Briar Bush Nature Center, Awbury Arboretum, and Lorimer Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi |
8219 Forrest Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.6 miles, the nearest is Jeanes Hospital which is 2.6 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 21 min | 9.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 10.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 17.7 mi |
8219 Forrest Ave has 3 military bases within 17.7 miles, the nearest is Willow Grove Naval Air Station which is 9.9 miles away and a 21 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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8219 Forrest Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027