700 Merrill Road, Ambler, PA 19002-2628 $659,000

Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,136
Acreage: 0.6
Age:71 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: PAMC2119024
Subdivision: Hamilton Park
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 700 Merrill Road, a charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Cape Cod in a desirable Lower Gwynedd neighborhood. This home features a convenient first-floor primary bedroom and a well-designed layout perfect for modern living. As you enter, the foyer leads to a spacious, sun-filled living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a large window that overlooks the beautifully landscaped front yard. The adjacent dining room is highlighted by sliding glass doors that open to a covered rear deck, offering a seamless flow to the eat-in kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with ample cabinetry, a decorative tile backsplash, a breakfast bar, and a second set of sliding glass doors to the deck. The first-floor primary bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with direct access to a powder room and a walk-in closet. A guest bedroom or office with built-in shelving and an updated full bathroom complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find a generous bedroom with a bonus kitchenette, including a stovetop, oven, and sink—ideal for an au pair or guest suite. An additional bedroom with a walk-in closet and a full hall bath complete the second floor. The home features timeless details like original hardwood floors and crown molding, along with practical spaces such as a large basement for storage and a two-car garage. The expansive backyard offers over half an acre of lush landscaping, mature trees, and a large deck, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located near Lower Gwynedd Elementary, Wissahickon Middle and High Schools, Ambler Borough, and with easy access to Routes 309, 202, and 276.

Taxes: $5,835
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wissahickon
High School: Wissahickon Senior

Features

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

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Interior Access Basement, Unfinished Basement

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (13 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 0.44 mi
Fort Washington Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Fort Washington 2.02 mi
Maple Glen Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Maple Glen 2.18 mi
Shady Grove Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Ambler 2.43 mi
Blue Bell Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 2.73 mi
Jarrettown Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Dresher 3.17 mi
Simmons Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 3.59 mi
North Wales Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 3.64 mi
Gwyn-Nor Elementary School North Penn School District K–6 North Wales 3.99 mi
Fitzwater Elementary School Upper Dublin School District K–5 Willow Grove 4.59 mi
Stony Creek Elementary School Wissahickon School District K–5 Blue Bell 4.63 mi
Springfield Township Elementary School-Erdenhm Springfield Township School District 3–5 Flourtown 4.83 mi
Hallowell Elementary School Hatboro-Horsham School District K–5 Horsham 4.87 mi

Public Middle (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Middle School Wissahickon School District 6–8 Ambler 0.26 mi
Pennbrook Middle School North Penn School District 7–9 North Wales 4.11 mi
Sandy Run Middle School Upper Dublin School District 6–8 Dresher 4.13 mi
Springfield Township Middle School Springfield Township School District 6–8 Oreland 4.96 mi

Public High (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Wissahickon Senior High School Wissahickon School District 9–12 Ambler 0.23 mi
Upper Dublin High School Upper Dublin School District 9–12 Fort Washington 1.83 mi
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School Hatboro-Horsham School District 9–12 Horsham 3.58 mi
Springfield Township High School Springfield Township School District 9–12 Erdenheim 5 mi

Private (32 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Spring House Early Learning Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Ambler 0.48 mi
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Spring House 0.81 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy El Division Roman Catholic K–8 Spring House 0.81 mi
Twin Spring Farm Day School Nonsectarian Preschool–2 Ambler 1.74 mi
Our Lady Of Mercy Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Maple Glen 1.86 mi
Open Door Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Fort Washington 1.92 mi
Zipporah Abramson Center For Early Childhood Educational Jewish K Maple Glen 1.92 mi
Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Gwynedd Valley 1.93 mi
Germantown Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Fort Washington 2.52 mi
Gwynedd Friends School Friends Preschool–K North Wales 2.72 mi
Early Learning Childrens Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 2.75 mi
The Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Dresher 3.38 mi
Whitemarsh Montessori Childrens House Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 3.39 mi
Kiddie Academy Nonsectarian K Horsham 3.44 mi
Play & Learn Preschool Nonsectarian Preschool–K Fort Washington 3.49 mi
Wordsworth Academy Nonsectarian 1–12 Fort Washington 3.58 mi
Holy Rosary Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.07 mi
Centre Square Academy Nonsectarian 1–4 Blue Bell 4.08 mi
Centre Square Montessori Schoolhouse Nonsectarian Preschool–K Blue Bell 4.08 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Solebury 4.11 mi
Martin Luther School Nonsectarian K–8 Plymouth Meeting 4.13 mi
St Helena School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Blue Bell 4.28 mi
Martin Saints Classical High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Oreland 4.4 mi
Lakeside Girls Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 North Wales 4.48 mi
Lakeside Educational Network Nonsectarian 6–12 North Wales 4.54 mi
Chesterbrook Academy Nonsectarian K North Wales 4.56 mi
Kiddie Academy Of Montgomeryville Nonsectarian Preschool–K North Wales 4.58 mi
Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Glenside 4.62 mi
Goddard School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Horsham 4.63 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K East Norriton 4.82 mi
Carson Valley Childrens Aid Nonsectarian 8–12 Flourtown 4.85 mi
St Genevieve School Roman Catholic K–8 Flourtown 4.93 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Ambler (19002), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 28
  • Average salary of people in this community: $84,448

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,549
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.59
  • Households w/ Children: 59%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 9,378 (73.5%)
  • Rented: 2,804 (22.0%)
  • Vacant: 577 (4.5%)
  • Total: 12,759

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: 32,241
Households: 12,182
Median Age: 45.40

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: 1.0%
  • Some High School: 2.6%
  • High School Graduate: 17.2%
  • Some College: 11.3%
  • Associate Degree: 7.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 32.9%
  • Graduate Degree: 28.0%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $110,041

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: $2,257
  • One Bedroom: $1,132
  • Two Bedroom: $1,264
  • Three Bedroom: $1,444
  • Four Bedroom: $1,781

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill , (215) 247-3750

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700 Merrill Road, Ambler, PA 19002-2628

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