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3 beds1,224 sqft

1421 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

TownhouseProperty Type
0.11 acresLot Size
1957Year Built
$184/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Not just a place to live.. But a place to love! All things bright and beautiful! You'll never want for any of life's little pleasures here at #1421 Blackrock. Upgraded and updated twin in popular Swarthmorewood. Renovated in 2014 when current owners purchased, and many amenities added since then. Lovely front yard with zoysia grass that will be green and lush soon. Extra outlets, newer PVC piping and water lines. Modern wall colors and decor throughout, 6 panel doors and Central Air. 34x112 lot....Not just a place to live.. But a place to love! All things bright and beautiful! You'll never want for any of life's little pleasures here at #1421 Blackrock. Upgraded and updated twin in popular Swarthmorewood. Renovated in 2014 when current owners purchased, and many amenities added since then. Lovely front yard with zoysia grass that will be green and lush soon. Extra outlets, newer PVC piping and water lines. Modern wall colors and decor throughout, 6 panel doors and Central Air. 34x112 lot. A covered entry and steel door with lead glass insert opens to the living room to the right. Here you'll find the staircase to the 2nd flr,floating floor, & a triple window in front. There is a deep closet w/lots of organized pullout bins and shelves. To the left of the entry is the open floor plan kitchen and eating space..triple and single windows here too for tons of natural light. Neutral tile flooring, granite topped island w/ BI DW, deep S/S sink, cabinets and drawers..plus 3 good-looking high chairs. Wolf antiqued, medium cherry cabinetry, Hampton Bay CF,stainless appliances ( Frigidare side by side fridge,microwave,gas stove) & Insinkerator GD. Plenty of prep space too. Light fixtures and track lighting from Wayfair in the Chip and Joanna Gaines fashion. The backsplash is glass tile. There is a great space for the table for family dinners. The kitchen door opens to the spacious, freshly painted, covered deck w/ high ceiling & CF that looks out to the flat,fenced yard. Just off the kitchen is the 1st flr powder room w/neutral CT floor, black pedivan w/matching mirror and 3-lt bar overhead. In the lower level is the completely & beautifully finished family room, that shows off neutral, Berber carpeting & recessed lighting. BONUS: a cherry wood bar w/ 4 stools, and a high top bar table w/ stools as well. They fit in the alcove area w/high window, along with the black fridge & lighted closet. What fun you'll have here! The new water meter is hidden under the hinged door at the base of the steps. The walls are taupe. Housed in the back utility room, w/painted cement walls, is the 100 amp electric service, the HVAC system (serviced 12/18) w/Aprilaire humidifier, new chimney liner(2016)& the laundry & storage areas. A wall of bifold doors closes it off from the FR. The front load dryer & top load washer are Energy Star efficient LG brand. An exit door leads to the area below the deck. There is storage under the basement steps as well. Check out the 3 good-size bedrooms on the 2nd floor, with CF's & vinyl blinds. The Master bedroom is in front, and boasts grey walls, an alcove for a piece of furniture,a double window & a large wall of closets. The other 2 BR's are neutrally decorated for whoever will utilize them. The hall bath come complete w newer, neutral CT on the floor and half way up the wall, light coffee walls,a beveled mirror/medicine cabinet w/ 3-lt bar overhead, deep tub, arched cherry vanity sink, cordless pleated shade on the window & a special nook w/3 shelves for linens. A large closet can be found in the hall. There are Bessler stairs in the hallway to a partially floored attic space for storage. It was re-insulated in 2016. With Spring upon us,you can make the most of the back yard space, which, besides the yard, includes two patios and a pavered area for a grille. One of the patios is just past the deck..the other is on the side of the yard with the fence gate to the long driveway for 2+ cars. There is a corner rock garden space , as well as a newer, coffee ,vinyl-sided shed that complements the colors of the house,for garden tools and such. The replacement windows t/o are capped. What a convenient neighborhood! --close to major highways,with a park just down the street, and just a short distance to community shopping center, the Swarthmore Coop, and the 320 Market Cafe. The Malls are nor far either. The sellers offer a FREE home warranty to the new buyer(s)! Wow! So,what are you waiting for? Come visit your future home. Step into style!
  • Listed by: Maureen C Ingelsby 484.468.1350 maureen@maureeningelsby.com • Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
Listing closed: 04/30/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE439642
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Property Information for 1421 Blackrock Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $5,939 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 38-02-00114-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMOREWOOD
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMOREWOOD (DELAWARE PA)
  • Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 7
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,224.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,792 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: RIDLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397359
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: RIDLEY (DELAWARE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: RIDLEY (DELAWARE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Ridley Twp (10438)

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $106,820
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • County Tax: $599
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $75,320
  • City Town Tax: $990
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 194-000
  • School Tax: $4,351
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2014
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,224.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,224.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,224.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 34.00 x 112.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Rear, Wood
  • Parcel ID: 542629

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private, Shared Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Dining Area, Attic, Bar, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Accessibility Features: None, 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Switches/Outlets
  • Window Features: Replacement, Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 1421 Blackrock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #654554515

$225,000

+3.4% / yr

Apr 30, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE439642

$225,000—
Mar 29, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE439642

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #654554515

$225,000

+3.4% / yr

04/30/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE439642

$225,000
03/29/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE439642

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Public records

1421 Blackrock Road

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,224 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,224 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

4,792 SqFt

Schools near 1421 Blackrock Road

This home is within Ridley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Grace Park El School
PublicK to 5

Ridley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridley High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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