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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $250,000 on May 22, 2024

279 N MAIN ST

AMBLER, PA 19002
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,377 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.
2,600 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$250,000 · May 22, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,698 (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.$89,280 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$89,280
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$89,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyMONTGOMERY
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
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.Neighborhood / Spot
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 135 ft²

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.

E
Lower Gwynedd Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Wissahickon Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Wissahickon High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

279 N Main St 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.

  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Ambler 19002
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Ambler 19002
  • Older than 90% of homes in Ambler 19002

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 area1,377 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,478 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size2,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.39 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1977Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 279 N Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmblerAmbler 19002Montgomery County
Living areabigger than1,377 ft²34% of homes11% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,600 ft²28% of homes14% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192031% of homes10% of homes12% of homes

About 279 N Main St

When did 279 N Main St, Ambler, PA last sell?

279 N Main St, Ambler, PA last sold on May 22, 2024 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 N Main St, Ambler, PA?

279 N Main St, Ambler, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,377 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 279 N Main St, Ambler, PA built?

279 N Main St, Ambler, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 N Main St, Ambler, PA?

279 N Main St, Ambler, PA is assigned to Lower Gwynedd Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Wissahickon Middle School (middle), rated A-; Wissahickon High School (high), rated A. All sit in Wissahickon School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 N Main St, Ambler, PA compare to other homes in Ambler 19002?

Among the 11,407 homes in Ambler 19002, it is bigger than 11% of them (1,377 ft² against a typical 2,478 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (2,600 ft² against a typical 0.39 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1920 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 279 N Main St, Ambler, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 N Main St, Ambler, PA was $3,698. The county assessed it at $89,280.

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