Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    3673.0

  • Basement YN

    YES

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Natural Gas, Forced Air

  • Main Level Bedrooms

    5

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Construction Materials

    Stone

  • Parking

    Garage, Driveway, Covered, Attached

  • Pool

    No

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.19

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    8,421

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,399,999

  • Tax Amount

    $13,391

  • Sq. Footage

    3,673

  • Price/SqFt

    $381

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Block

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    307

  • Water Source

    Public

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Surrounded by mature trees and lush wraparound grounds, the home’s classic stone exterior, dual driveways, and oversized 2-car garage create striking curb appeal from the moment you arrive. Inside, wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully curated finishes define the home’s elegant yet comfortable aesthetic.

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124 N HIGHLAND AVENUE

5 Beds

4 Baths

3,746 Sq.Ft.

$1,275,000

MLS#: PAMC2196862

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