Elkins Park, PA 19027 228 Church Road

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Presented By: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
  • MLS# PAMC2143694
  • 06/10/2025
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  • Beds • 5
  • Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
  • SQFT • 5,500

Home Details

Architectural Elegance Meets Artistic Inspiration Discover a rare retreat where architectural innovation, inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, blends seamlessly with modern luxury and artistic vision. This custom-designed mid-century residence, crafted by architect Walter J. Magill, offers an extraordinary fusion of design sophistication, creative energy, and purposeful functionality. Today, the home serves as much more than a residence. It is a vibrant sanctuary for internationally acclaimed artists and creative communities from New York City and Philadelphia. Functioning as a home, event venue, professional art gallery, and broadcast-quality recording studio, the property provides a dynamic and inspiring environment. The expansive wall space is ideal for curators, collectors, and visual artists to showcase large-scale works, making this a truly expressive and versatile setting. From the moment you enter, youre immersed in thoughtful architectural detailing: a sunken living room with soaring 20-foot ceilings, two beveled fireplace walls that dramatize vertical space, graceful archways, a sculptural rounded centerpiece column, and custom curved walls upstairs that evoke the homes fluid, almost liquid architectural flow. These elements are grounded by hand-selected Brazilian teak wood floors, prized for their resilience and beauty, and framed by exposed high-contrast ceiling beams for an added artistic edge. The gourmet kitchen is equally impressiveboth a culinary workspace and a performance-ready stage. Its outfitted with professional-grade appliances, including a Thermador microwave, a Dacor stove, and a professional series KitchenAid double oven and dishwasher. The kitchen has hosted art auctions, private concerts, and notable fundraising chef-table experiences. The Samsung's interchangeable color-paneled fridge (extra sets included), paired with Murano glass handles from a Venetian artisan collection, and remote-controlled kitchen blinds to fine-tune natural light and privacy. The open-concept main level is filled with natural light, enhanced by top-of-the-line Bali blinds with versatile top-down/bottom-up functionality. Upstairs, youll find four spacious bedrooms plus a dedicated laundry. The primary bedroom offers exceptional storage with two large walk-in closets and an additional floor-to-ceiling 8-foot-long mirrored closet. Two of the other bedrooms also feature mirrored closet doors, expanding light and visual space. Other interior highlights include three modern gas fireplaces, a refinished yellow whirlpool tub designed for multi-person use, electronic Mitsubishi split systems in all bedrooms, the kitchen/dining area, and the music studio, as well as a two-zone central HVAC system and full wall insulation for low utility costs and customizable comfort. The walk-out basement is a creative haven like no other, featuring a fully insulated, broadcast-quality music recording studio, a professional art gallery with museum-grade lighting, and a private guest or in-law suite with a full kitchen, bath, and living space. It includes two separate entrances and access via a circular driveway that accommodates up to eight cars. Outdoor living is equally versatile, with two thoughtfully designed patios. A cozy elevated patio off the living room is perfect for quiet mornings or evening unwinding, while a spacious garden-level patio is ideal for cookouts, gatherings, and open-air dining. Complemented by Italian-inspired lawn lighting on a timer, the exterior ambiance transitions beautifully into evening. The driveway was repaved in 2023, and the property also includes a substantial barn with endless potentialas a studio, gallery, performance space, or workshop. The prime location is just a 10-minute walk to the train station, with only two stops to Center City, a 10-minute drive to Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and Target and only a 5-minute walk to a newly developed creekside walking and biking trail.
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Interior Features for 228 Church Road

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels4
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 14
Total Bedrooms5

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 12
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths1
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area5500
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFull, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Daylight, Full, Fully Finished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringCeramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Renewable
Heating FuelNatural Gas
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterElectric
Interior AmenitiesFloor Plan - Open, Upgraded Countertops, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Wet/Dry Bar, Sauna, Kitchen - Island, Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Fam
Total Fireplaces3
Window FeaturesAtrium, Energy Efficient, Insulated

General for 228 Church Road

Acceptable FinancingNegotiable
AccessibilityNone
AppliancesDryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Disposal, Cooktop, Energy Efficient Appliances, Icemaker, Microwave
Architectural StyleContemporary
Bathrooms Count Main Level1.00
CityELKINS PARK
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsStucco
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C, Zoned, Energy Star Cooling System
CountyMONTGOMERY
DirectionsHeading north on Old York Road, turn right onto Church Road. Destination will be on the right.
Full Baths3
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingHeat Pump(s)
Levels3
Lot Size Square Feet12035.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaCheltenham Twp (10631)
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-13T00:23:01
MunicipalityCHELTENHAM TWP
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesBalcony, Patio(s)
PossessionNegotiable
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG163.45
Property TypeResidential
RoofPitched
School DistrictCHELTENHAM
Security FeaturesSecurity System
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameELKINS PARK
Tax Annual Amount12103.0
Tax Assessed Value176000.0
Tax Lot035
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT5500
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Year Built1985
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningRES

Exterior for 228 Church Road

Door FeaturesSliding Glass
Exterior AmenitiesExterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area
Foundation DetailsBlock
InclusionsOven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Window Treatments, Light Fixtures, Security System
Land Assessed Value0.00
Land Use Code1101
Lot Dimensions70.00 x 0.00
Lot Size Acres0.28
Lot Size SourceAssessor
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
PoolNo Pool
Total Parking Spaces8
Type of ParkingDriveway
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Rachel Shepherd

Price $899,000
MLS#PAMC2143694
List Date 06/10/2025
Property Type Single Family
Phone 703.929.4729
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