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Last Sold Price
4 beds3,240 sqft

16 Wellesley Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$216/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Wow! Fresh new look for the Spring market! Don't miss this beautifully appointed, center hall stone colonial in the desirable Swarthmore Hills. This professionally landscaped home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new windows & rear siding, a lovely in-home office or sun room with private entrance from rear Azek deck. Formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room with bay window, Kitchen is a Gourmet's delight with its cherry cabinets, granite counters & breakfast bar, SS...Wow! Fresh new look for the Spring market! Don't miss this beautifully appointed, center hall stone colonial in the desirable Swarthmore Hills. This professionally landscaped home features beautifully refinished hardwood floors, new windows & rear siding, a lovely in-home office or sun room with private entrance from rear Azek deck. Formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room with bay window, Kitchen is a Gourmet's delight with its cherry cabinets, granite counters & breakfast bar, SS appliances (propane gas) cook top, wall oven, dishwasher & subzero fridge, walk-in pantry and sunny breakfast area. Another staircase from kitchen leads up to vaulted ceiling family room with fireplace, PR. 2nd Flr-MBR with W/I closet, Built-ins, MBA, 2 additional BRs, hall CT bath, 3rd flr- BR with Built-in bookcases, 2 hall closets, Attic room. The lower level boasts a 2nd family room with fireplace, Utility closet, spacious Laundry room and Storage room. This home is a delight inside & out.
Listing closed: 06/03/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003911793
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Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

102.0%

Swarthmore, PA

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Property Information for 16 Wellesley Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $16,548 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 43-00-01316-01
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMORE HILLS
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMORE HILLS (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: DOGWOOD
  • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 11
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,240.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,339 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL (DELAWARE PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN (DELAWARE PA)
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN (DELAWARE PA)
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Swarthmore Boro (10443)

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

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $310,750
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Zoning: RESI
  • Tax Lot: 332-000

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $12,000
  • Concession Remarks: seller credit

Rooms

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

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 17
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 16
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 16
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 15
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 25
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Propane Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 15
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 18
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 23
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 0.0
  • Room Width: 0.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7 X 8
  • Room Description: WAIT RM
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 20 X 27
  • Room Description: 2ND FR
Room 13
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 16
  • Room Description: OFFICE

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,240.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 3,240.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Property Attached Y/N: false

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X157
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 566222

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Electric, Hot Water, Radiator, Baseboard, Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 16 Wellesley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 3, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003911793

$700,000—
Apr 20, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #579266176

$700,000—
Feb 17, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003911793

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/03/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003911793

$700,000
04/20/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #579266176

$700,000
02/17/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003911793

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Public records

16 Wellesley Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,096 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,096 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

18,339 SqFt

Schools near 16 Wellesley Road

This home is within Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
PublicK to 5

Strath Haven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Strath Haven 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 16 Wellesley Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$700,000
4
3,240
18,339
$275,000
3
–
10,454
–
4
3,777
13,055
$800,000
3
1,700
13,068
$660,000
4
2,598
17,511
$347,500
3
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12,679

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