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Listing description

Your very own tranquil retreat is waiting at 1681 E Willow Grove Ave, a 6 bed, 4.5 bath cottage situated on nearly 4 acres in Glenside. This truly special home is nestled at the end of a long, tree lined driveway, featuring two patios, a greenhouse, an enclosed garden, and chicken coop. Approaching the home you will appreciate the greenery and landscape, charming Wissahickon shist exterior, plus ample parking. The moment you step inside you are met with countless charming features, a tiled foyer, large windows, beautiful wooden doors and trim. The entryway has a large coat closet and powder room. Heading toward the front of the home is a generous dining room, joined by an eat-in, farmhouse kitchen, and living room with built in bookcases and wood burning fireplace. Down the hall you will find a great room, perfect flex space for added living room, play room, office space, gym, or countless other options. This room has vast South facing windows which bring in much of the days sun. Further along is another smaller flex room, currently used as an art studio, and first floor laundry room which connects to the one car garage. From here you can head upstairs to find each of the generous and well spaced 6 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. Of these, on the West side of the home, are 2 bedrooms and one full bath joined by a living room and second kitchen, with a powder room on the first floor. This side of the home has a separate entrance and can be self contained if needed. It can be perfect for multigenerational living, students staying home, or potential for an income producing rental. Otherwise, it flows naturally with the rest of the space to use as as single family home. The yard is a gardeners and entertainers dream with ample tree coverage, clearings for entertaining, enclosed garden, and chicken coop. With over 4000 square feet of living space, hardwood floors, two wood burning fireplaces, a wood stove, plus gas stove, and 100 years of charm, you will not find this level of cozy, sanctuary living elsewhere! Matched with a convenient location just a few minutes from Chestnut Hill, Route 309, Arcadia, Locals Coffee, The Keswick Theater, Septa Stations, and much more. This home also has a rich history, known as Wetherill Cottage, designed in 1917 by John Graham Jr. for William Chattin Wetherill. You will absolutely want to see this home in person! Call today to schedule a showing, or see us at an open house.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level2 half baths
  2. Upper level6 bedrooms · 4 full baths

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4 full · 2 half
Living area
4,398 sq ft
Heating
Steam
Cooling
Central A/C, Wall Unit

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Carriage House, Cape Cod
Year built
1917

Lot & parking

Lot size
3.87 acres (168,577 sq ft)
Garage
1 space

Financial

Price / sq ft
$261
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAMC2195806
County
Montgomery County
School district
Cheltenham
Days on NookLocal
5 days

Interior features

Appliances
Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances
Flooring
Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior features
Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stove - Wood, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace
2
Fireplace type
Brick
Basement
Partial, Unfinished
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone
Roof
Pitched, Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Patio & porch
Patio(s)

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Driveway, Attached Garage
Garage type
Built In
Parking features
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
Total spaces
11
Driveway spaces
10

Community

Subdivision
LAVEROCK

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
50
Lot features
Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Zoning
R3
Cross street
FENTON ROAD

Included in the sale

Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2026Listed for sale$1,150,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$1,124,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Montgomery County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
September 2016 for $788,000
County deed record in 2016 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
Current list price
$1,150,000
County assessment implies
$1,125,604
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$20,368/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
1633 CHATTIN RD #, GLENSIDE, PA 19038September 2026$830,0004/44,700$887,003
1221 CHURCH RD, WYNCOTE, PA 19095March 2026$975,0006/44,600$1,204,282
27 LATHAM PARK, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027December 2025$725,0006/44,151$1,041,427
545 CHURCH RD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027July 2026$575,0006/34,385$815,300
1735 ASHBOURNE RD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027June 2026$800,0005/34,340$1,043,836
455 COPPER BEECH CIR, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027August 2026$545,0006/43,722$757,251

Sale history

DateEventPrice
September 2016Sold$788,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$24,007 / year

≈ $2,001 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$24,648

-2.6% at current rates

School tax

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP · 54.77 mills (2025-26)

$18,372

County tax

Montgomery County · 5.95 mills (2026)

$1,996

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$3,639

Recomputed from the county assessment ($335,430, 1996 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Montgomery County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$230,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$8,109/mo

Principal & interest
$5,773
Property taxes (current rates)
$2,001
Home insurance (est.)
$335

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Cheltenham Township

Academic index
56.2/100
Graduation rate
90%
PSSA ELA proficient
49.8%
PSSA Math proficient
45.9%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Montgomery County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Montgomery County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: October 7, 2026 at 2:04 AM EDT

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