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1421 S Swarthmore Avenue

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081

4 beds
2 baths
2,293 sqft
~3/4 acre lot
$213 per sqft
1886 build

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Welcome to this stately stone colonial home that will remain in your family for years to come! Located in the beautiful community of Ridley Township, just 15 minutes outside of Center City, Philadelphia. This home offers rare historic accents, a spacious floor design, and an extra-large yard rarely found in this area. Built in 1886, and on a beautiful 0.64 acres, you have the pleasure of both old-world charm and picturesque new world living. As you step inside the front door, you are greeted by the heart of the home, the stone fireplace. The detailed work on ceilings in both the Foyer and Great Room enhance the main level. Like many old homes, you may need to wander around a little on this level, to discover all the charm this house provides. The Great Room features a custom-built bar with granite countertops and coffered ceilings. This room is an entertainer's dream come true, and has French doors to the outside for a dreamy indoor/ outdoor area with a beautiful deck and 7 person hot tub. Working from home will be easy in the bonus room off of the Great Room which has its own separate door to the outside, or utilize this as a fourth bedroom, whatever best meets your needs! Make your way back through the first level of the house and you will find the cozy sitting room off of the kitchen with original woodwork, windows, and built-in corner cabinets. The Eat In Kitchen includes a peninsula with granite countertops, newer stainless steel appliances, and KraftMaid cabinets. The wood floors and TV above the island tie the room together for memorable days of cooking together while perusing YouTube for the perfect recipe on the smart TV. The first floor also offers a powder room and laundry area with another entrance to the deck which overlooks a large private, level yard ideal for outdoor entertaining. The recently built expansive TREX deck with 7-person hot tub offers an Alexa device for relaxing and listening to music or watching birds. Upstairs, you will find three newly carpeted and painted Bedrooms, and a Full Bath with ceramic tile floor. The spacious Primary Bedroom has a walk-in closet, rarely seen in older homes of this stature. The Attic and Basement offer plenty of storage. Brand new driveway and new Owens Corning roof on both the home and garage were completed July 2023. In addition, included in this incredible opportunity, a 2-car garage with bonus room upstairs which awaits your to mak it your own! Charming and unique! This stately stone Colonial house will allow you to live the life you always dreamed of starting now!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jan 9, 2024 •

MLS# PADE2055396 —

The Building

Year Built:

1886
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stone
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Roof:

Shingle
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Fin SqFt:

2293
Above Grade Fin SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

2293

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic, Bar, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Island, Sound System, Stain/Lead Glass, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors, Exposed Beams
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement
Flooring Type:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet, Laminate Plank
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood, Mantel(s), Stone
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2293
Living Area SqFt:

2,293 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

From Baltimore Pike, go South on Swarthmore Ave. Home will be on the right--but driveway is easily accessed on Muhlenberg Ave,
Cross Street:

Muhlenberg Ave
Latitude:

39.90079000
Longitude:

-75.33513000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.64
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions:

194.40 x 175.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

27,791 Sqft
Inclusions:

Washer, dryer, refrigerator, kitchen tv, hot tub & outdoor speakers, shed.
Exclusions:

Living room TV, Master bedroom TV, including mounting hardware.
Zoning:

RESIDENTIAL
Outdoor Living Structures:

Deck(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

R-10
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

38-03-01719-00
Tax Year:

2023
Tax Lot:

122-000
Tax Annual Amount:

$9,374
Tax Assessed Value:

$291,630
Year Assessed:

2023
School Tax:

6906.0
County Tax:

874.00
City/Town Tax:

1593.00
Total Taxes Pymnt Freq:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Bedrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Bathrooms Total Count:

2
Full Bathrooms:

1
Half Bathrooms:

1
Bathrooms Main Level:

1.00
Half Bathrooms Main Level:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels:

1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level:

1.00
Bathrooms Full Upper Level:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation:

3%
Buyer Agency Comp Type:

% Of Gross
Buyer Agency Comp Selection:

Percent

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

None
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

None
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

Middle School:

Ridley
High School:

RIDLEY
School District Name:

Ridley
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None Available
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Hot Tub
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Municipal Trash:

Yes
Transportation:

Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

12
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Other
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Detached Garage, Driveway
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

2
Driveway - # of Spaces:

10

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$453/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
1/9/24 Jan 9, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$490,000	-1.8%
11/17/23 Nov 17, 2023	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$499,000
10/29/23 Oct 29, 2023	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$499,000

House Sold on 1/9/2024

$490,000

Listing provided by broker:

Alyssa L. Kintsche

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

(610) 566-3000

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1421 S Swarthmore Avenue

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081