210 Rutgers Avenue

Closed 7/2/09

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Last Sold Price

$643,300

5 beds3 baths3,178 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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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 210 Rutgers Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $12,670 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Delaware County
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

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

County: DELAWARE
MLS Area: Swarthmore Boro (10443)

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

Tax Year: 2009
Tax Assessed Value: $279,130

Zoning: RESID
Tax Lot: 243-000

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

Total Finished SQFT: 3,178.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 3,178.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stucco
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/1108/7068/300811087068_512_384_WM_dhHCpC6Cl4fFRDh6.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Flooring Type: Wood
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 3
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 80X180
Lot Features: Level

Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 565962

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: Primary Bath(s), Wood Stove, Breakfast Area
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)

Pool: No Pool

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Feb 3, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005140032	$725,000	—
Dec 31, 2008	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008560072	$725,000	—
Jul 28, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008560072	$765,000	—
Aug 31, 2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #169329850	$720,000	—
Aug 31, 2005	Closed BRIGHT #PADE166488	$720,000	—
Jun 3, 2005	Pending BRIGHT #PADE166488		—
May 30, 2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE166488	$729,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
02/03/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005140032	$725,000
12/31/2008	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008560072	$725,000
07/28/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008560072	$765,000
08/31/2005	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #169329850	$720,000
08/31/2005	Closed BRIGHT #PADE166488	$720,000
06/03/2005	Pending BRIGHT #PADE166488	—
05/30/2005	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE166488	$729,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 210 Rutgers Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$119,950Additions$349,710Total$469,660

Tax Record2026$18,336 ($1,528 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,556 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,556 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,549 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated2020CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-01077-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 210 Rutgers Avenue

This home is within Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Swarthmore-Rutledge School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
9/10	Strath Haven Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
9/10	Strath Haven High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.3 mi
NR	Milagre Kids School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Notre Dame De Lourdes School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Swarthmore-Rutledge School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Strath Haven Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
9/10	Strath Haven High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.3 mi
NR	Milagre Kids School Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Notre Dame De Lourdes School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

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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This home: 210 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$643,300	5	3	3,178	14,400
214 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	–	3	3	2,421	14,767
208 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$380,000	3	3	2,687	6,752
218 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$381,150	4	3	–	14,374
504 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$615,000	5	4	–	12,000
209 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$265,000	5	5	–	15,246
724 Lancaster Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	–	4	2	2,441	14,331
500 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	–	5	3	2,287	10,977
506 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$485,000	5	3	–	12,000
207 Cornell Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$227,500	5	3	–	11,325
221 Kenyon Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	$650,000	4	3	2,769	14,331
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