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3 beds1,374 sqft

1523 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

TownhouseProperty Type
0.06 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$244/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 1523 BlackRock Road in the highly sought after area of Swarthmore-wood in Ridley Township. This wonderful home features 3 nice sized bedrooms, 2 full bathroom and partialy finished basement which can be used as a den or 4th bedroom. All Major renovations were done in 2018 which include: all new windows, kitchen, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, switches and outlets, panel box, finished basement, interior and exterior doors. Water heater and HVAC system. Shower installed in 2019, hardwood...Welcome to 1523 BlackRock Road in the highly sought after area of Swarthmore-wood in Ridley Township. This wonderful home features 3 nice sized bedrooms, 2 full bathroom and partialy finished basement which can be used as a den or 4th bedroom. All Major renovations were done in 2018 which include: all new windows, kitchen, bathroom fixtures, light fixtures, switches and outlets, panel box, finished basement, interior and exterior doors. Water heater and HVAC system. Shower installed in 2019, hardwood floor in living room and all bedrooms installed in 2019. Dryer bought in 2021 The large fenced back yard offers perfect space for gardening or entertaining! House is conveniently located near schools, parks and shops, Swarthmore College, I-95 and RT 476! The Swarthmore train station is about a mile away.
  • Listed by: David S Smith 610.457.8211 david.smith@cbpref.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Listed by: Brooke Penders 610.299.0195 bpenders@cbpref.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 10/24/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE2052202
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$360,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

103.7%

Swarthmore, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 1523 Blackrock Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,122 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 38-02-00196-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 08-19-2023
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMOREWOOD
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMOREWOOD (DELAWARE PA)
  • Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,224.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 150.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 150.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: RIDLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397359
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $190,470
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $571
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $133,500
  • City Town Tax: $1,040
  • Land Assessed Value: $56,970
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 042-000
  • School Tax: $4,511
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

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

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,374.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 32.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Parcel ID: 542706

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1523 Blackrock Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2052202

$335,000—
Oct 6, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1520869409

$335,000

+12.8% / yr

Aug 28, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2052202

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2052202

$335,000
10/06/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1520869409

$335,000

+12.8% / yr

08/28/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2052202

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Public records

1523 Blackrock Road

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,224 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,224 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

2,788 SqFt

Schools near 1523 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

Notre Dame De Lourdes School
PrivatePK to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1523 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$335,000
3
1,374
2,614
–
3
1,512
2,701
–
3
1,224
2,788
–
3
1,224
2,701
$196,000
3
1,224
5,942
$408,000
3
1,774
4,792

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