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Last sold for $1,290,000 on May 19, 2022

228 FOREST AVE

AMBLER, PA 19002
6
Beds
4
Baths
15,416 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.99 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
33
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,290,000 · May 19, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,877 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$455,740 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$455,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$455,740

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial Condominium (Not Offices)
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.99
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Apt/Condo Complex

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Wissahickon Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Wissahickon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Shady Grove Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 mi

District: Wissahickon School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19002These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,678 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,744
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$171,064
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

228 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Ambler 19002
  • Among the largest lots in Ambler
  • Among the oldest homes in Ambler

How it measures up in Ambler 19002

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ambler 19002.

Living area15,416 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,478 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.99 ac
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 228 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmblerAmbler 19002Montgomery County
Living areabigger than15,416 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.99 acalmost all homes85% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than1870almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes

About 228 Forest Ave

When did 228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA last sell?

228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA last sold on May 19, 2022 for $1,290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA?

228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 15,416 square feet of living space and a 0.99-acre lot.

When was 228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA built?

228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA was built in 1870, making it 156 years old.

What schools serve 228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA?

228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA is assigned to Wissahickon Middle School (middle), rated A-; Wissahickon High School (high), rated A+; Shady Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Wissahickon School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA compare to other homes in Ambler 19002?

Among the 11,407 homes in Ambler 19002, it is bigger than almost all of them (15,416 ft² against a typical 2,478 ft²), its lot is bigger than 85% of them (0.99 ac against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1870 against a typical 1977). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Forest Ave, Ambler, PA was $18,877. The county assessed it at $455,740.

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