Your opportunity to enjoy the Swarthmore community! 725 North Swarthmore Avenue is a charming cottage-like home located at the northern edge of Swarthmore Borough within the highly regarded and award-winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District. This home has great potential and is perfectly ready to be updated. One of its unique features is a recent 18’x23’ great-room addition with 11 feet high ceilings designed and built by Architect Karen Beam in 2020 at a cost of approximately $100,000. This new addition is a blank slate and can be turned into an amazing family room or a spectacular ground floor primary bedroom. This wonderful house has three well sized bedrooms, a full bathroom on the second floor and a half bathroom on the main floor. The living room is large and well-proportioned with a handsome fireplace at its center. There are lots of windows in the living room bringing an abundance of natural light. It is a perfect place to entertain. The formal dining room is perfectly sized and it is connected to the kitchen via a doorway. The kitchen is ready to be transformed into a dream kitchen with room for a breakfast nook. The primary bedroom on the second floor is large with lots of windows and double closets. The remaining two bedrooms are of a perfect size and have lots of windows and natural light. There are hardwood floors throughout the original home. The house has a full basement with a door that connects to a very convenient garage with a driveway exiting to Baltimore Pike. The house has a deep backyard which is partially fenced. The property is well-located with easy access to I-95 and 495. It is less than a mile walk to downtown Swarthmore and near Smedley Park.
Strath Haven High School, Public District Grades 9-12
Strath Haven Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Swarthmore-rutledge School, Public District Grades KG-5
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Directions Information:
Directions: From Baltimore Pike turn into North Swarthmore Avenue.
Municipality:
Swarthmore Boro
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $380,000
Price Per SqFt: $185/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $19,109
Tax Year: 2021
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PADE2065116
Listing Office:
Office Name: BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Office Phone: (610) 566-3000
Listing Agent: Fernando Antonio Gallard
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
6
/10
Swarthmore-rutledge School
100 College Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
4
/10
Strath Haven Middle School
200 S Providence Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.64 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
7
/10
Strath Haven High School
205 S Providence Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.57 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
6
/10
Swarthmore-rutledge School
100 College Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.60 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
10
/10
Sabold Elementary School
468 E Thomson Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.68 miles
Public District Grades 2-5
7
/10
Wallingford Elementary School
20 S Providence Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.38 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
4
/10
Strath Haven Middle School
200 S Providence Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.64 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
7
/10
E.T. Richardson Middle School
20 W Woodland Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.96 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
4
/10
Ridley Middle School
Free And Dupont Streets
Distance between this listing and this school2.64 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
7
/10
Strath Haven High School
205 S Providence Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.57 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Springfield High School
49 W Leamy Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.31 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
/10
Ridley High School
901 Morton Ave Unit B
Distance between this listing and this school1.70 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $181,000. Typical income of Delaware County, PA residents is $200k+ annually. The majority of families are married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 725 N Swarthmore Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 725 N Swarthmore Ave property is $380,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 725 N Swarthmore Ave is a house located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 19081.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 725 N Swarthmore Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 725 N Swarthmore Ave are: Swarthmore-rutledge School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10Strath Haven Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10Strath Haven High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $19,109 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on December 3, 2013 for $185,000. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 725 N Swarthmore Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 725 N Swarthmore Ave is 2,058 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 725 N Swarthmore Ave is 1948.
This home is located at 725 N Swarthmore Ave in Swarthmore, PA and zip code 19081. This 2,058 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.22 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2024 and is currently priced at $380,000.
In April 2024, from all listings sold in Delaware County, PA there were more than 213 sold above asking price, over 117 sold below and more than 87 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Delaware County, PA between March 2024 and April 2024 increased by 7.1%. In April 2024 median list price was $334,571 and the average listing age was 15 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.