1868 Nicholas Drive, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-7929 $1,944,000

Beds/Baths: 5/4.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 10,387
Acreage: 3.34
Age:34 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: PAMC2115292
Subdivision: Huntingdon Valley
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

On the resale market for the first time! 1868 Nicholas Drive, and the adjacent lot of land, total 3.34 acres of prime residential land in Huntingdon Valley! What makes this land so unique, is that there is enough land per zoning code that 1 horse can be kept! Hunting on the land is also permissible. In fact, rumor has it that General Biddle and President Eisenhower used to go hunting on this very land. The caretaker of General Nicholas Biddle lived in the house that stood here prior to the magnificent estate that stands here today. To this day General Biddle's historic estate (Melmar) is virtually in the backyard! Lorimer Park backs up to the property as well, so the backyard really encompasses one of the greatest luxuries today - privacy. Warren C. Mann, of Mann-Hughes Architecture, was the architect of this masterpiece, and it took about 6 years to be constructed. The entire outside periphery of the house is done in large hand-cut Valley Forge stone - front to back. The continuous interior of the home is reinforced with steel beams. The entire house is constructed with hardwood panel walls and ceilings, and all interior walls are done in extra thick 3/4'' drywall, to increase soundproofing, as well as insulation. As one approaches 1868 Nicholas Drive, they'll see it's situated perfectly at the end of a cul-de-sac. The home itself has a horseshoe driveway. Spectacular mature trees adorn the property, inclusive of 75+ year old Norway Pines, 50+ year old Black Walnut, 34+ year old Weeping Crimson Japanese Maples, Ornamental Bradford Pear trees and Southern Magnolia. There is an in-ground sprinkler system to maintain the extensive landscaping, enhanced with low voltage lighting. The home has a surveillance system, as well as burglary and fire alarm. The backyard features a double patio with two back waves, done in EP Henry pavers. Both 1868 Nicholas Drive, and its adjacent land parcel, are fenced in together by a Jerith Aluminum fence, whereas the adjacent parcel is gated. Warren lightning rods are furnished on top of a newer roof, which was installed in 2016. The home has a 3 car garage, with a large walk-in closet housed within. Heading into the front entry of 1868 Nicholas Drive, one is presented with bonded Bronze double doors, with natural patina aging. These are security doors, and are often considered a collector's item - and never need upkeep. Stepping into the house, one is greeted with a roughly 30 X 30' heated floor Marble foyer, with vaulted ceiling, about 35' in height. The custom Lucite chandelier that adorns this ceiling is breathtaking, spanning almost 10' in height, and is on a motorized cable. The interior of the home has quite the lighting scheme, as there are roughly 460 low voltage computer controlled recessed lights inside the home! If that wasn't enough, there is an electric graphic annunciator board, so one knows exactly how many lights are on, and where. The annunciator board is housed in its own utility room, also housing a computer controlled heating system. There are 6 heating and cooling zones, operating at a capacity of 21 tons! It's hard not to notice the almost 6' wide hallways connecting all the rooms, adorned with Schonbek chandeliers. The oversized kitchen has Corian countertops, breakfast bar, 2 built-in refrigerators, and wall ovens. The family room is roughly 47 X 28' with a custom fireplace, with decorative mirrors surrounding it. What's special about this room, is that there is an interior balcony coming off the primary bedroom upstairs, that looks out on the family room. There is a formal dining room on this level, a library, and 5th bedroom en-suite. There are 4 bedrooms on the upper level, the largest being the primary bedroom with a sitting room measuring roughly 30 X 50'. There is a curved outdoor balcony off this bedroom, overlooking the spectacular backyard. The home has 6 bathrooms total, whereas one is in the partially finished basement.

Taxes: $47,183
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Abington

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Private Parking, Attached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Partially Finished Basement, Wood Fireplace, Accessibility - 48"+ Halls

Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Stone Exterior

Lot
Scenic Vista View, Trees/Woods View

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Public Elementary (39 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Greenberg Joseph School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 0.82 mi
Rydal Elementary School Abington School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 1.45 mi
Loesche William High School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.28 mi
Fox Chase School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 2.29 mi
Frank Anne School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 2.31 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.68 mi
McKinley School Abington School District K–5 Elkins Park 2.72 mi
Farrell Louis High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 2.79 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.94 mi
Pine Road Elementary School Lower Moreland Township School District K–5 Huntingdon Valley 2.95 mi
Overlook School Abington School District K–5 Abington 2.98 mi
Comly Watson School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
Crossan Kennedy C School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.13 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Rhawnhurst School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 3.29 mi
Highland School Abington School District K–5 Abington 3.31 mi
Jenkintown Elementary School Jenkintown School District K–6 Jenkintown 3.68 mi
Cheltenham Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Cheltenham 3.9 mi
MaST Community Charter School III MaST Community Charter School III K–8 Philadelphia 3.91 mi
Copper Beech School Abington School District K–5 Glenside 3.92 mi
Moore J Hampton School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 3.97 mi
Roslyn School Abington School District K–5 Roslyn 4.21 mi
Myers Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Elkins Park 4.22 mi
Solis-Cohen Solomon School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.22 mi
Willow Hill School Abington School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.27 mi
Pollock Robert B School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.3 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Northeast Community Propel Academy Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Holme Thomas School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.61 mi
Mayfair School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.65 mi
Carnell Laura High School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Spruance Gilbert School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.74 mi
Upper Moreland Elementary School Upper Moreland Township School District K–5 Hatboro 4.8 mi
Brown Joseph High School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Wyncote Elementary School Cheltenham School District K–4 Wyncote 4.83 mi
John Hancock Demonstration School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Joseph E Ferderbar Elementary School Neshaminy School District K–4 Feasterville Trevose 4.85 mi
Franklin Benjamin School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.96 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Murray Avenue School Lower Moreland Township School District 6–8 Huntingdon Valley 1.14 mi
Baldi C C A Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 1.18 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.68 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.94 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Abington Middle School Abington School District 6–8 Abington 3.47 mi
Elkins Park School Cheltenham School District 5–6 Elkins Park 3.55 mi
Castor Gardens Middle School Philadelphia City School District 6–8 Philadelphia 3.7 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Upper Moreland Middle School Upper Moreland Township School District 6–8 Hatboro 4.68 mi
Poquessing Middle School Neshaminy School District 5–8 Feasterville Trevose 4.84 mi

Public High (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Moreland High School Lower Moreland Township School District 9–12 Huntingdon Valley 1.45 mi
Washington George High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.08 mi
Tacony Academy Charter School Tacony Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.68 mi
Swenson Arts & Technology High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 2.86 mi
Philadelphia Academy Charter School Philadelphia Academy Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 2.94 mi
MAST Community Charter School MAST Community Charter School K–12 Philadelphia 3.18 mi
Northeast High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 3.46 mi
Abington Senior High School Abington School District 9–12 Abington 3.54 mi
Jenkintown Middle/High School Jenkintown School District 7–12 Jenkintown 3.64 mi
Upper Moreland High School Upper Moreland Township School District 9–12 Willow Grove 4.12 mi
Eastern Center for Arts & Technology Eastern Center for Arts & Technology 9–12 Willow Grove 4.32 mi
MaST Community Charter School II MaST Community Charter School II K–12 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Lincoln High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
Fels Samuel High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

Private (62 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Montgomery Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Huntingdon Valley 0.44 mi
St Albert The Great Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Huntingdon Valley 0.6 mi
Red Lion Elementary School Nonsectarian Preschool–5 Philadelphia 0.86 mi
Valley Christian School Presbyterian K–8 Huntingdon Valley 1.07 mi
Shaare Shamayim Preschool And Kindergarten Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 1.13 mi
Bryn Athyn Church School Christian (no specific denomination) K–8 Bryn Athyn 1.72 mi
Academy Of The New Church Boys School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 1.77 mi
The Academy Of The New Church Girls' School Other 9–12 Bryn Athyn 1.77 mi
Milestone Academy Nonsectarian 10–12 Jenkintown 2.09 mi
Creative Beginnings Nonsectarian Preschool–K Rockledge 2.15 mi
Maternity Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.16 mi
St Cecilia Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 2.17 mi
St Basil Academy Other 9–12 Jenkintown 2.18 mi
Politz Hebrew Academy Jewish K–8 Philadelphia 2.25 mi
Ann Kids Nonsectarian K Philadelphia 2.37 mi
The Meadowbrook School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Meadowbrook 2.4 mi
Happy 'r' Wee Nonsectarian Preschool–K Abington 2.6 mi
Meadowlane Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Jenkintown 2.81 mi
Regina Coeli Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Abington 2.94 mi
Abington Friends School Friends Preschool–12 Jenkintown 3 mi
A Step Up Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Jenkintown 3 mi
Temple Beth Torah School Of Early Learning At Oyrt Jewish Preschool–K Abington 3.03 mi
Calvary Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 3.09 mi
St Christopher School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.14 mi
Gospel Of Grace Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Cheltenham 3.35 mi
The Gan Jewish Preschool–K Philadelphia 3.4 mi
Cora Services Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.58 mi
Resurrection Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 3.63 mi
Presentation Bvm School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Cheltenham 3.64 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Feasterville Trevose 3.68 mi
Huntingdon Valley Christian Academy Seventh-Day Adventist K–9 Huntingdon Valley 3.7 mi
First Century Gospel School Christian (no specific denomination) K–10 Philadelphia 3.76 mi
St Jerome School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 3.93 mi
Our Lady Of Confidence Roman Catholic Ungraded Willow Grove 3.96 mi
Queen Of Angels Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Willow Grove 4.01 mi
Cedar Grove Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–9 Philadelphia 4.13 mi
Jolly Toddlers Child Care Center & School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Southampton 4.14 mi
The Goddard School Nonsectarian K Huntingdon Valley 4.15 mi
Shining Star Learning Center Assembly of God Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.23 mi
Christ The King Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.26 mi
Northeast Central Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–5 Philadelphia 4.32 mi
Nhs School-Woodhaven Nonsectarian 10–12 Philadelphia 4.34 mi
Nexus School Nonsectarian Ungraded Roslyn 4.4 mi
Archbishop Ryan High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.41 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Foreman Center Jewish K–5 Melrose Park 4.43 mi
St Martha Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.43 mi
Mesivta Yesodei Yisroel Jewish 9–12 Elkins Park 4.45 mi
St Matthew Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Wyncote Academy Nonsectarian 6–12 Melrose Park 4.5 mi
Father Judge High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Community Christian Day School Calvinist Preschool–K Feasterville Trevose 4.55 mi
Our Lady Of Good Counsel School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Southampton 4.6 mi
St Luke Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.61 mi
Delat School Nonsectarian K–12 Philadelphia 4.8 mi
St Dominic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Accel Academy Nonsectarian 5–11 Melrose Park 4.85 mi
Bishop McDevitt High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Wyncote 4.86 mi
Holmesburg Christian Academy Baptist Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.9 mi
Ancillae-Assumpta Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wyncote 4.92 mi
St Anselm Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Our Lady Of Calvary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
First Children's Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Southampton 4.96 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Huntingdon Valley (19006), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 33
  • Average salary of people in this community: $72,600

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,706
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.72
  • Households w/ Children: 61%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 6,160 (74.9%)
  • Rented: 1,710 (20.8%)
  • Vacant: 353 (4.3%)
  • Total: 8,223

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: 21,899
Households: 7,870
Median Age: 46.60

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: 1.7%
  • Some High School: 3.0%
  • High School Graduate: 22.0%
  • Some College: 13.2%
  • Associate Degree: 6.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 30.4%
  • Graduate Degree: 22.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $100,714

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: $554
  • One Bedroom: $849
  • Two Bedroom: $1,381
  • Three Bedroom: $1,813
  • Four Bedroom: $2,188

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Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square , (215) 546-0550

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1868 Nicholas Drive, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-7929

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