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Listing description

Welcome to 242 Church Rd in Elkins Park, where classic Colonial character meets modern updates in a convenient Montgomery County setting. As you arrive, the home’s inviting front porch sets the tone, offering a warm first impression before you step inside. Enter the home and you’re welcomed into a spacious three-story layout with approximately 2,518 square feet of living space. Hardwood flooring adds warmth and continuity throughout, while the updated kitchen and refreshed bathrooms bring the modern touches today’s buyers appreciate. With 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home offers flexible space for a variety of needs, whether that means additional bedrooms, office space, creative space, guest accommodations, or room to spread out. Continue through the main level and you’ll find practical features that make everyday living easier, including a convenient first-floor laundry area, a mudroom, and off-street parking. Out back, the rear deck overlooks a generous yard, creating an easy extension of the living space. Set on an approximately 9,000 sq. ft. lot / 0.21 acres, the property offers valuable outdoor space for recreation, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying more room outside. Now, take in the surrounding Elkins Park location. The area offers access to parks, historic landmarks, cultural destinations, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Nearby points of interest include Wall Park and the Richard Wall House Museum, Beth Sholom Synagogue, Elkins Estate Wedding & Event Venue, historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Curtis Arboretum, and Keswick Theatre in nearby Glenside. For travel and regional access, the home is near SEPTA Regional Rail service, including Elkins Park Station, with connections along the Warminster Line, West Trenton Line, and Lansdale/Doylestown Line. Major routes such as Old York Road/Route 611, Cheltenham Avenue, and Township Line Road provide additional connections to Philadelphia, Abington, Jenkintown, Glenside, and surrounding Montgomery County destinations. 242 is served by the Cheltenham School District, with nearby public school options commonly including Elkins Park School, Cedarbrook Middle School, and Cheltenham High School. Buyers should independently verify school assignments, boundaries, transportation, and enrollment details directly with the district. From the front porch to the updated interior, from the rear deck to the spacious lot, and from nearby transit to local landmarks and amenities, 242 Church Rd offers a compelling blend of space, updates, convenience, and Elkins Park character.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 2 full baths
  3. Upper level 22 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Living area
2,518 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1880

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.21 acres (9,000 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$189
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PAMC2180872
County
Montgomery County
School district
Cheltenham
Days on NookLocal
51 days

Interior features

Flooring
Wood
Interior features
Kitchen - Eat-In
Basement
Full
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stucco
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Patio & porch
Deck(s)

Systems & utilities

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

Parking

Parking
Driveway

Community

Subdivision
CHELTENHAM

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
48
Lot features
Rear Yard
Zoning
R4
Cross street
XXXXXXX

Included in the sale

Possession
61-90 Days CD

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 21, 2026Price reduced$475,000
Jun 6, 2026Listed for sale$500,000

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

$491,000

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 2017 for $260,000
County deed record in 2017 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
Current list price
$475,000
County assessment implies
$442,953
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$8,015/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
611 CHURCH RD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027July 2025$480,0005/32,432$442,955
1208 MELROSE AVE, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027May 2026$630,0004/32,547$585,825
8331 HIGH SCHOOL RD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027June 2026$670,0005/32,736$585,943
625 CHELTEN HILLS DR, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027November 2025$375,0005/32,371$389,514
1268 ASHBOURNE RD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027July 2026$497,0005/12,524$572,583
14 ASBURY AVE, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027January 2026$550,0004/32,650$555,269

Sale history

DateEventPrice
September 2017Sold$260,000
June 2014Sold$98,200

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

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$8,015 / year

$668 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$9,236

-13.2% at current rates

School tax

CHELTENHAM TOWNSHIP · 54.77 mills (2025-26)

$7,230

County tax

Montgomery County · 5.95 mills (2026)

$786

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Recomputed from the county assessment ($132,000, 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

$95,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$3,191/mo

Principal & interest
$2,384
Property taxes (current rates)
$668
Home insurance (est.)
$139

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: July 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM EDT

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