Welcome to 279 Runner Street – a lovingly maintained, 3-story home in the desirable McKinley neighborhood of Jenkintown. Located in the highly regarded Abington School District, and just minutes from public transportation, highways, and easy access to Center City Philadelphia, this location offers unbeatable convenience. Set back from the street with a large, grassy front yard, a private driveway, and a welcoming bay window, this home is as cute as can be from the curb. Step inside the first floor to find a cozy living room with vaulted ceilings a large bay window that floods the space with natural light. One step up leads to a spacious dining area and open kitchen with abundant cabinetry and great flow between the spaces. A sliding glass door brings in tons of natural light and leads to the rear deck creating an inviting atmosphere for everyday living or entertaining. Down the stairs takes to directly to the laundry area and power room then into a family room addition with stone accent wall and sliding door access to the large rear yard. This level also offers a small office space and interior access to the garage. The top floor features three generously sized bedrooms, all with great windows and closets and a large hall bathroom with a tub/shower combo and linen closet. The finished basement includes a rec room with endless potential—ideal as a second living space, playroom, exercise or entertainment area—along with ample storage and mechanicals. This is an Estate Sale and is being sold as-is, where-is – The original owners loved this home for many years and it is full of character and charm. A great spot for a new generation to create their modern dream home to enjoy for years to come.
Sold for $384,500 on 08/15/25
Street View
$384,500
279 Runner St, Jenkintown, PA 19046
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
8,913 Square Feet Lot
$384,600 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$2,783 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 19, 2025 at 02:46am
Listed by:
David Snyder 215-360-3236,
KW Empower,
Listing Team: Ccl Team, Co-Listing Agent: Lauren Brooke Jacober 215-687-2462,
KW Empower
Bought with:
Oleksandra Burtnyk, RS347790
Keller Williams Real Estate-Langhorne
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAMC2143178

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Upper
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Upper
Office
- Level: Upper
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,140
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,913 sqft
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 0.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 300060556002
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Mixed
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Jenkintown
- Subdivision: Mckinley
- Municipality: ABINGTON TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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