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Welcome to this charming Cape Cod nestled on one of Ambler’s most coveted streets! Featuring a gorgeous stone exterior, the convenience of first-floor living, and a location just a short walk from downtown Ambler’s restaurants, shops, and local favorites, this home offers a wonderful blend of timeless character and thoughtful updates. Inside, refinished hardwood floors extend throughout the home, complementing a refreshed living room with updated molding and an enhanced fireplace. The kitchen has been refreshed with freshly painted cabinetry, bringing a fresh look to the heart of the home. Upstairs, a reimagined second floor now features two additional bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom, offering added flexibility and comfortable private living space. Additional improvements include refreshed basement flooring and paint, basement waterproofing, and the installation of a water softener. Outside, enjoy a spacious backyard and a great deck, perfect for entertaining, outdoor dining, or relaxing in the warmer months. With its classic Cape Cod charm, versatile layout, meaningful updates, and sought-after walkable Ambler location, this home is a special opportunity to enjoy the best of neighborhood living.
Welcome to this tenderly cared for Stone Cape Cod located on a most wonderful and desirable street in the highly sought after Ambler Borough. As you approach the house notice the flagstone pavers leading to the front entrance. A small front stoop leads in the front door to the charming Living room complete with stone fireplace & hearth, bay window closets and beneath your feet the magnificent recently refinished original hard wood floors. To the Left of the Living Room is the Hallway to the Two Main Floor Bedrooms and One Full Bathroom. Both Bedrooms have great natural light and the refinished hard wood flooring continues into one and the other is carpeted. The Full Bathroom has oversized shower with seat and it is fully ceramic tiled through out. Note the doors on the main floor are the original doors to the home with the lovely original hardware. Also in this hallway there is the door to the basement which is finished and offers more of the large number of closets in this home, including a cedar closet for your seasonal storage. Ample storage throughout. The basement has a half bath and outside access through the garage which is on the lower level of the home. The Garage is oversized in length and offers a generous workspace and storage for all outdoor activity items in addition to the car. There is a garage door opener provided. Back to the Main Level when you follow on from the Living Room into the Dining Room, which is generous in size and is attached to the large kitchen with an abundance of cabinetry and counter space. The kitchen offers a large peninsula of counter space and natural gas cooking. One of the accesses to the rear yard is from the kitchen leading to the back deck ample grassed back yard. Off the Dining Room is another door leading to the stairwell to the upper level and also another access door to the rear yard, which can be used as a separate entrance. This outside door and stairwell are noteworthy as they serve to denote this home as a Duplex. It is recorded with county and borough as a Duplex and the opportunity to use it as such remains though has not been used as one for some time. There are separate meters for utilities though only one is active presently. It would not take much modification to return the home to an entire single family home from current duplex layout. At the top of the stairs you will find considerable living space divided currently into an Eat in Kitchen, Large Living Room , Full Bathroom and One Bedroom. This Kitchen space also has Natural Gas Cooking. This house as a large quantity of closets 12 in total and several of them are in this upper space. This home as plenty of living space, great natural light and an abundance of charm. The Rear Yard is large in size with plenty of mature plantings and natural shade for your outdoor enjoyment and relaxation. Two large trees deemed unsafe were just removed near the property line on the right as you look out the yard. Other details worth noting about this delightful house are as follows: * Air Conditioning installed in 2016 only on the main floor of the home. * New Blinds through out in 2022. * New Garage Door in 2021. * Hardwood Floors refinished in 2021. * Roof was replaced in 2012. * R38 insulation and weather stripping added in 2010. * New Heating System installed in 2018. This home is a treasure and one that has been very much loved for these owners time in residence and now it is ready to change hands to the next owners to make it their own. Worth stating the obvious that this home is located in Ambler Borough convenient to excellent amenities, recreation & dining, and access to various commuting highways and of course the train. It could not be a more perfect place to call home. * * Note: Seller would like it noted that the square footage per an appraisal report conducted several years ago has the house as 1847 sq ft.
Public Records
Oct 13, 1998
Sold
$168,000
$61/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAMC557146
Sep 1, 1998
Sold
$168,000
$61/sq ft
Feb 24, 1998
Listed
$168,000
$61/sq ft
Exceptional Stone Cape With Woodsy Backyard. Remodeled Oak Eat-In Kitchen With Loads Of Cab. & Ctr. No Showings Until After 3-15. Fin Base. W/ V. Nice Remodeling Through0ut. Extraordinary Opportunity For Homeowner To Keep The One Bedroom Apt Upstairs ($500 Monthly Til August) For Income Or Turn It Easily Into The Floorplan Of The Property. Charm Galore! 24 Hr Notice Only.
Public Records
Feb 3, 1998
Sold
$67,400
$24/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 3, 1986
Sold
$125,000
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 22, 1985
Sold
$87,000
$31/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,589 (+4.1%)
2025
$5,367 (+4.2%)
2024
$5,152 (+6.4%)
2023
$4,843 (+5.9%)
2022
$4,573 (+2.7%)
2021
$4,453 (+3.8%)
2020
$4,291 (+1.8%)
2019
$4,214 (+1.9%)
2018
$4,135 (+2.2%)
2017
$4,047 (+7.0%)
2015
$3,781 (+0.6%)
2014
$3,759
2013
$3,759 (+3.5%)
2011
$3,632 (+4.0%)
2010
$3,493 (+3.1%)
2009
$3,387
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,676
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,676
Year built
1949
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Montgomery County
APN
010005797007
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
It is the intent of this district to promote the maintenance, stability and continued viability of the Borough’s low density residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ambler, PA • 19002
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Ambler. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
6 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 147 Walnut Ln
$661,820
$1,820 over list price of $660K
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