249 Southern Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002 $349,900

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Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,620
Acreage: 0.04
Age:70 years
Style:
AirLite
MLS#: PAMC2160450
Subdivision: Ambler House
Design/Type:
Interior Row/Townhouse

Description

Welcome to 249 Southern Avenue, a well-maintained brick row home nestled in the heart of Ambler Borough within the highly rated Wissahickon School District. This charming property blends classic 1950s character with thoughtful updates and walkable convenience to everything downtown Ambler has to offer. A sunlit living room opens to a dining area with an arched passthrough to the updated kitchen—complete with granite countertops, tile backsplash, gas cooking, and new stainless-steel appliances. The oak hardwood flooring was just refinished, and the interior has been freshly painted, adding warmth and a bright, move-in-ready feel throughout. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a freshly updated full bath featuring timeless tile finishes, a skylight, and clean, modern touches. The finished lower level expands your living space with a recreation area, lounge with a dry bar, powder room, laundry area, and outside access to the rear. Step out back to your private parking pad and a grassy area that offers space for storage sheds, garden use, or even additional parking—a nice bonus in Ambler Borough. Out front, enjoy a small yard with a concrete patio, ideal for a fire pit on a chilly evening or a summer BBQ. Additional highlights include gas heat, central air conditioning, replacement windows, public water/sewer, low taxes in Ambler Borough, and a roof that was just resealed. Enjoy a quiet neighborhood setting with easy walking access to Ambler’s shops, restaurants, theater, and train station, plus quick routes to Route 309 and the PA Turnpike. A well-maintained home in an ideal location—perfect for anyone looking to enjoy the best of Ambler living or seeking a great investment opportunity.

Primary Bed: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Bedroom 3: Upper 1
Bathroom 1: Upper 1
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Bonus Room: Lower 1
Bonus Room: Lower 1

Taxes: $3,291
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wissahickon

Features

Utilities
Central Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Driveway, On Street

Interior
Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Wood Floors, Full Basement, Fully Finished Basement, Rear Entrance Basement, Walkout Level Basement, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Vinyl Flooring, Laminate Plank Flooring, Double Pane Windows, Double Hung Windows

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Flat Roof, Brick Exterior, Patio(s)

Lot
Downtown

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Public Elementary (18 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 0.9 mi
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.43 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.89 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 2.09 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 2.57 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2.85 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 3.27 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 3.87 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 4 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 4.11 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 4.15 mi
Simmons Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 4.36 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.46 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.66 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 4.7 mi
Glenside Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Glenside 4.73 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 4.9 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 4.98 mi

Public Middle (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 1.42 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 2.95 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 3.42 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.98 mi

Public High (5 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 1.02 mi
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 1.59 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 3.44 mi
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Hatboro-Horsham School District 9–12 Horsham 4.39 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.42 mi

Private (38 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 0.95 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 1.33 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 1.42 mi
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 2.05 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.08 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 2.09 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 2.12 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.32 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 2.33 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 2.38 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 2.38 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 2.77 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 2.94 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 3.08 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 3.3 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 3.37 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.37 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 3.41 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 3.43 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 3.52 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 3.63 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 4.09 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 4.15 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 4.16 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 4.22 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 4.32 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 4.46 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 4.56 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 4.64 mi
Evan Thomas Institute Nonsectarian 1–4 Wyndmoor 4.64 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.64 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.68 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.68 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Horsham 4.76 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.76 mi
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.9 mi
Our Mother Of Consolation Parish School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.9 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Ambler (19002), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $84,448

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,549
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.59
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 9,378 (73.5%)
  • Rented: 2,804 (22.0%)
  • Vacant: 577 (4.5%)
  • Total: 12,759

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: 32,241
Households: 12,182
Median Age: 45.40

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.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 2.6%
  • High School Graduate: 17.2%
  • Some College: 11.3%
  • Associate Degree: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $110,041

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: $2,257
  • One Bedroom: $1,132
  • Two Bedroom: $1,264
  • Three Bedroom: $1,444
  • Four Bedroom: $1,781

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249 Southern Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002

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