206 S Swarthmore Ave

Swarthmore, PA 19081

$749,900
Price
3
Beds
1,838 Sq. Ft.
$408 / Sq. Ft.
1,838
Sq. Ft.
$408
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Available for sale for the first time since 1979, this is only the second time this historic property has been offered to the market & has been owner occupied for the past 46 years. This rare converted stone barn was originally built in the early 1900s as the barn for 218 South Swarthmore Avenue, which was custom designed around 1904 by famed architect Wilson Eyre Jr. Prior to Frank Lloyd Wright’s rise to prominence, Eyre was arguably the best known domestic architect in the United States among foreign...Available for sale for the first time since 1979, this is only the second time this historic property has been offered to the market & has been owner occupied for the past 46 years. This rare converted stone barn was originally built in the early 1900s as the barn for 218 South Swarthmore Avenue, which was custom designed around 1904 by famed architect Wilson Eyre Jr. Prior to Frank Lloyd Wright’s rise to prominence, Eyre was arguably the best known domestic architect in the United States among foreign designers & was one of Philadelphia’s most respected architects at the turn of the nineteenth & early twentieth centuries. His notable works include the University of Pennsylvania Museum, Carnegie Library, & the Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Circle, & he was also the founder & first editor of House & Garden magazine, which began in Philadelphia in 1901. The stone barn at 206 South Swarthmore Avenue was converted into a residence in 1947 & is located in the highly sought after A + rated Wallingford-Swarthmore school district. This beautifully updated home sits on a picturesque lot overlooking Little Crum Creek Park in the always desirable Swarthmore Borough neighborhood, where properties of this caliber rarely come to market. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1 car garage, a 6 car driveway, screened porch, patio, stone garden walls & walkways, 1 fireplace, a home office or den, living & dining rooms, a cooks kitchen, first floor powder room & laundry room, & a heated & cooled walkout basement ideal for kids, pets, play space, fitness, workshop, home business, storage, & more. The primary bedroom features an en suite bath with tub & shower, while the additional bedrooms include custom built-ins & a second full bath with walk-in shower. This property delivers a rare blend of style, comfort, & expansive outdoor living with professional landscaping & hardscaping showcasing native pollinator flowers, shrubs, ornamental grasses, & specimen trees across front, side, & rear yards. The expansive yard overlooks Little Crum Creek Park, creating a truly special outdoor retreat that feels like a private arboretum, perfect for entertaining, wildlife watching, gatherings, & everyday enjoyment. Inside, the open & bright layout features abundant windows, generous closets, & excellent storage, with incredible southwest facing natural light throughout. The cozy wood burning fireplace anchors the spacious living & dining areas that flow seamlessly into the kitchen. Thoughtful updates include a cooks kitchen with Shaker style cabinetry, marble countertops, brushed brass hardware, stainless steel appliances, Bosch induction cooktop & convection oven, Bosch microwave & dishwasher, LG refrigerator/freezer, Insinkerator disposal, undermount sink, LED lighting, & pantry. Additional improvements include Marvin & Andersen energy efficient casement, double hung, & bay windows, insulated entry doors, restored wood entry & interior doors, architectural shingle roof, updated bathrooms, 200 amp electric service, high efficiency Regal furnace & Ducane central air systems, Bradford White water heater, LG Tromm washer & dryer, Raynor smart garage door opener with insulated door, & entire interior & exterior was just professionally painted. Original hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by brushed brass interior lights & matte black exterior lights. The location offers easy access to schools, dining, coffee shops, boutiques, parks, trails, hospitals, & universities, making this a truly rare opportunity in Swarthmore Borough. Convenient to Philadelphia International Airport, the Swarthmore SEPTA station to Center City & downtown Philadelphia, Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, Town Center, the Farmers Market, major highways, & quick routes to Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York City, the Poconos, & the beaches, with nearby access to Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Home Depot, Lowes, Chipotle, Panera, Shake Shack, Starbucks & more.

Property Details for 206 South Swarthmore Avenue

Tax ID Number
43-00-01147-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Converted Barn
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No

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Property Details for 206 South Swarthmore Avenue

StatusComing Soon
MLS #PADE2105396
Days on Market-
Taxes$12,723 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
CountyDelaware County

Location

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Building Information for 206 South Swarthmore Avenue

Stories2Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

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$4,766 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,706

Property Taxes

$1,060

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 206 South Swarthmore Avenue

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL (DELAWARE PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN (DELAWARE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN (DELAWARE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • 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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $325,910
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,262
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $207,390
  • City Town Tax: $1,302
  • Land Assessed Value: $118,520
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 374-000
  • School Tax: $10,158
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # 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, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Flooring, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,838.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,838.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,070.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8043/6215/8730/804362158730_512_384_WM_52NwYwqdAalSGxZV.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Full, Heated, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • 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-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40.00 x 209.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs - Parkland, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Parcel ID: 566045
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Wainscotting
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Screen, Equipment, Wood, Stone
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Single, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Water Dispenser
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Six Panel
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Replacement, Screens
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Public Records for 206 South Swarthmore Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$118,520Additions$207,390Total$325,910
Tax Record2021$17,900 ($1,492 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,807 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930CountyDELAWAREAPN43000114700

Schools near 206 South Swarthmore Avenue

This home is within Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
Public - K to 5
Strath Haven Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Strath Haven High School
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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206 South Swarthmore Avenue is a single family home Coming Soon in Swarthmore, PA 19081. This property is currently priced at $749,900. This listing's school district is Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Nearby schools include Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Strath Haven Middle School and Strath Haven High School. 206 South Swarthmore Avenue is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,838 sqft single family home built in 1947.

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