117 Gillin Road, Ambler, PA 19002-5708 $600,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,789
Acreage: 0.25
Age:70 years
Style:
Split Level
MLS#: PAMC2155402
Subdivision: Mercer Hill Vil
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to this charming split-level single-family home located just minutes from the vibrant Borough of Ambler. Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home offers a functional layout perfect for everyday living. A bright living room flows into the dining area, while the large family room provides a cozy space to relax or entertain. Step outside to the expansive rear deck, ideal for summer barbecues and gatherings. Thoughtful updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof (2015), new furnace and heating system (2021), replacement windows, updated plumbing lines, and a propane generator. The home also benefits from improved drainage and grading, ensuring a solid foundation for years to come. Set on a quiet residential street, this property combines comfort and convenience with close proximity to major roadways, regional rail, shopping, dining, and parks. Located in the highly regarded Wissahickon School District, 117 Gillin Road is ready for its next chapter—schedule your showing today!

Primary Bed: Main
Primary Bath: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Bathroom 3: Main
Bathroom 1: Main
Living Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Dining Room: Main
Family Room: Lower 1
Half Bath: Lower 1
Taxes: $5,395
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wissahickon

Features

Utilities
Central Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Oil, Public Water, Public Sewer, Lower Floor Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Full Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Dry Wall

Exterior
Block Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Masonry

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Public Elementary (18 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.02 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 1.2 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 1.76 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 2.75 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 3.39 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 3.88 mi
Whitemarsh Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Lafayette Hill 3.97 mi
Colonial Elementary School Colonial School District 4–5 Plymouth Meeting 3.98 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 4.12 mi
Plymouth Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Plymouth Meeting 4.2 mi
North Wales Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 4.34 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Enfield Springfield Township School District K–2 Erdenheim 4.57 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.72 mi
Simmons Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 4.76 mi
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 4.89 mi
Ridge Park Elementary School Colonial School District K–3 Conshohocken 4.91 mi
Cole Manor Elementary School Norristown Area School District K–4 Norristown 4.93 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 1.13 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 3.81 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 4.05 mi
Colonial Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.33 mi
East Norriton Middle School Norristown Area School District 5–8 Norristown 4.57 mi
Pennbrook Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 North Wales 4.95 mi

Public High (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 1.27 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 1.82 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 4.05 mi
Plymouth-Whitemarsh Senior High School Colonial School District 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.23 mi
Central Montco Technical High School Central Montco Technical High School 9–12 Plymouth Meeting 4.67 mi
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Hatboro-Horsham School District 9–12 Horsham 4.76 mi

Private (33 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 1.59 mi
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 1.75 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 2.02 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 2.09 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 2.1 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 2.1 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.27 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 2.63 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 2.74 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.83 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 2.85 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.88 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 2.89 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 2.93 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 3.08 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 3.57 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 3.61 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 3.68 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 3.7 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 3.77 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.77 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 3.81 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 3.82 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 3.84 mi
Mount St Joseph Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Flourtown 4.01 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.39 mi
Plymouth Meeting Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Plymouth Meeting 4.39 mi
Penn Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 East Norriton 4.46 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 4.57 mi
St Philip Neri Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Lafayette Hill 4.65 mi
Phil-Mont Christian Academy Presbyterian K–12 Erdenheim 4.66 mi
La Salle College High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyndmoor 4.71 mi
Capstone Academy Nonsectarian Ungraded East Norriton 4.83 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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117 Gillin Road, Ambler, PA 19002-5708

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