216 S Chester Rd

Swarthmore, PA 19081

$795,000
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
4,327 Sq. Ft.
$184 / Sq. Ft.
4,327
Sq. Ft.
$184
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/2/19
Closed 12/2/19

Description

Welcome to 216 South Chester a magnificent 5 bedroom, 3 and one-half bathroom home, with many updates throughout giving it a more modern feel yet(while) preserving the fairy tale Tudor charm. As you approach the home from the stone walkway, you are greeted with distinctive detail from the half-timber framing, to the large chimneys and the arched front door. Enter to the spectacular foyer that features mahogany paneling, diamond cut lead glass windows, a high ceiling with exposed beams and a grand...Welcome to 216 South Chester a magnificent 5 bedroom, 3 and one-half bathroom home, with many updates throughout giving it a more modern feel yet(while) preserving the fairy tale Tudor charm. As you approach the home from the stone walkway, you are greeted with distinctive detail from the half-timber framing, to the large chimneys and the arched front door. Enter to the spectacular foyer that features mahogany paneling, diamond cut lead glass windows, a high ceiling with exposed beams and a grand staircase. To the left is a sun filled Living Room complete with charming window seats and a window bench, as well as an elegant wood burning fireplace with brick surround. Continue to the cozy screened in porch that offers a beautiful view of the lovely landscaped backyard a perfect place to unwind after a long day. On the opposite side of the foyer is a dining room that flows nicely to the family room. Once again you will discover special details - high ceilings, built in cabinets and another woodburning fireplace. Continue into the gorgeous updated eat-in-kitchen with a large granite island. Other features of the kitchen include stainless steel appliances, off-white paneled cabinets, marble backsplash and granite counters. Beyond the kitchen is a spacious laundry room with double sink and loads of storage space with built in shelves and cabinets. Around the corner is an office with lots of bookshelves, and next to that is a quaint powder room. A heated enclosed porch completes the first floor a delightful place to enjoy your morning coffee. The grand second floor of this home can be accessed by either the main or back staircase. Upstairs are five large bedrooms including a fabulous huge master suite. The master bedroom has a lovely wood burning fireplace and a large sitting room adjacent to it. The master bathroom has been updated with neutral colors throughout. Additional features of the second floor include a window bench, and multiple large linen closets as well as two convenient hall closets outside the master suite. The third floor offers space galore for a studio or au pair suite the possibilities are endless. There are two rooms that have been dedicated to storage. Additionally, there is an updated full bathroom and another large finished room. The unfinished basement is very large, and it offers more space for storage. Here you will also find the newer and upgraded heating, and air conditioning systems. There is a detached 2 car garage off the driveway in the back of the property. It has a second floor that can be used for storage or even converted to another room. All of this and so much more can be found at this very special and welcoming home. Minutes away from downtown Swarthmore and the beautiful college campus and a short drive to Media! It is also part of the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
  1. Listed by Brooke Penders • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (610)-299-0195 bpenders@cbpref.com

Property Details for 216 South Chester Road

Tax ID Number
43-00-00141-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Tudor
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 12/02/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 216 South Chester Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PADE498276
Days on Market3
Taxes$20,308 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,755 SF
CountyDelaware County
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Building Information for 216 South Chester Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.73 AC / 31,755 SF

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Property Information for 216 South Chester Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SWART-RUTL (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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $357,080
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • County Tax: $1,950
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $246,390
  • City Town Tax: $2,026
  • Land Assessed Value: $110,690
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R-10 SINGLE FAMILY
  • Tax Lot: 014-000
  • School Tax: $16,332
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $9,800
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 10
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 15
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 17
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 19
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,327.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,327.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,327.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry, Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3020/7140/9713/302071409713_512_384_WM_OAj6XONqDJifWbS9.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 140.00 x 217.50
  • Parcel ID: 564979
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Lighted Parking
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Island
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Washer - Front Loading, Refrigerator, Dryer - Front Loading
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.diggsdwell.com

Property History for 216 South Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE498276

$795,000—
Sep 28, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE498276

—
Sep 26, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE498276

$795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE498276

$795,000
09/28/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE498276

—
09/26/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE498276

$795,000

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

Public Records for 216 South Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$154,140Additions$368,030Total$522,170
Tax Record2026$20,386 ($1,699 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,078 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,078 SqFtStories2Lot Size31,755 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-00141-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 216 South Chester Road

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
Milagre Kids School
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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