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5 beds3,178 sqft

210 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1904Year Built
$202/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Built around 1903, this classic beauty is located on a prime block, within easy distance to town center and train. We'll start with the welcoming center hall, and a gracious living room with french doors and fireplace that leads to heated sunporch. The dining room also features a fireplace and a built-in corner cabinet. There is a beautifully updated kitchen with peninsula seating and garden window next to the family room which blends seamlessly with the original house. It features a wood-burning...Built around 1903, this classic beauty is located on a prime block, within easy distance to town center and train. We'll start with the welcoming center hall, and a gracious living room with french doors and fireplace that leads to heated sunporch. The dining room also features a fireplace and a built-in corner cabinet. There is a beautifully updated kitchen with peninsula seating and garden window next to the family room which blends seamlessly with the original house. It features a wood-burning stove with stone accents, parquet floors, and a vaulted celing with skylights and recessed lighting. Outside are two decks great for summertime entertaining. A laundry and full bath complete the first floor. At the top of the staircase is a landing with a seating area and builtins. The master bedroom features plenty of closets and a master bath. There is also a full hall bath with a tub and shower stall, and two more bedrooms. A full 3rd floor features two more bedrooms. A great house in a great location.
  • Listed by: Audrey L Kell 610.220.6292 alynnkell@aol.com • Baird & Bird
Listing closed: 07/02/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005140032
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$715,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

102.9%

Swarthmore, PA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Baird & Bird

Sold By D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC

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Property Information for 210 Rutgers Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $12,670 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 43-00-01077-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: HARVARD
  • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,178.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1904
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,400 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • 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

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $279,130
  • Zoning: RESID
  • Tax Lot: 243-000

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: $5,000

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
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, Other
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,178.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80X180
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 565962

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Wood Stove, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

Property History for 210 Rutgers Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #275353336

$643,300

-2.9% / yr

Jul 2, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005140032

$643,300—
Apr 5, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005140032

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #275353336

$643,300

-2.9% / yr

07/02/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005140032

$643,300
04/05/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005140032

—

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Public records

210 Rutgers Avenue

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,556 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,556 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

14,549 SqFt

Schools near 210 Rutgers Avenue

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
Private - 6 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

Milagre Kids School
Private6 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: 210 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$643,300
5
3,178
14,400
–
3
2,421
14,767
$380,000
3
2,687
6,752
$381,150
4
–
14,374
$615,000
5
–
12,000
$265,000
5
–
15,246

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