223 S Chester Rd

Swarthmore, PA 19081

$833,600
Last Sold Price
6
Beds
3,771 Sq. Ft.
$221 / Sq. Ft.
3,771
Sq. Ft.
$221
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 6/28/23
Closed 6/28/23
223 S Chester Road, Swarthmore
Recently recreated wrap-around front porch
Entry Foyer
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Family Room
Family Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Back deck
Powder Room
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4
Full Bath
Laundry Room
3rd floor - Bedroom 5
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
Bonus Room
Full Bath
Back Yard
Garage
Back Yard
Wood patio
Historical Society image, photographer unknown

Description

Welcome to 223 S. Chester Road, a stunning, historic and spacious home located in the highly sought-after Borough of Swarthmore. As you approach the home you are greeted by the incredible wrap-around, covered porch which has been lovingly re-created by the current owners, restoring the front elevation to its original grandeur and beauty. You will immediately appreciate the craftsmanship of this home including a handmade porchlight and stained glass, refinished hardwood floors throughout, soaring...Welcome to 223 S. Chester Road, a stunning, historic and spacious home located in the highly sought-after Borough of Swarthmore. As you approach the home you are greeted by the incredible wrap-around, covered porch which has been lovingly re-created by the current owners, restoring the front elevation to its original grandeur and beauty. You will immediately appreciate the craftsmanship of this home including a handmade porchlight and stained glass, refinished hardwood floors throughout, soaring high ceilings, incredible millwork, interior shutters and period tiles. The front entry hall is light-filled and open, highlighted with a wood-paneled staircase and original doors leading to both dining room and living room. A powder room is tucked to the left of the entry hall. To the right is a bright and spacious living room with large windows and glass French doors and transom glass that flood the room with natural light, as well indirect lighting creating a bright welcoming atmosphere. The decorative coal fireplace is a centerpiece of the room with its carved mantle and gorgeous tilework. Straight ahead from the foyer, the dining room is perfect for entertaining, with its large bay windows pass through to the kitchen. Connecting the two rooms is the family room, featuring another decorative fireplace and pocket doors in both openings, enabling an open floorplan that is not typical is most homes of this era. Off the dining room is a well-appointed, spacious kitchen complete with ample storage, gas cooking, a center dining island and plenty of counter space. The second staircase leads upstairs from the kitchen. Off the back is a sizeable deck with canopy, offering yet more outdoor living space. Upstairs, you'll find spacious bedrooms with large closets, beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings and plenty of natural light. Central air has recently been added to the two upper levels. On the second floor there are four bedrooms – the smallest of which is currently serving as a yoga/meditation space but could also be a wonderful home office. The layout and adjoining doorways creates the option of using multiple rooms as a large suite. There is a full hall bath, and a wonderful laundry room completing this story. The third level contains 2 more wonderful bedrooms, a full hall bath, and a bonus room which is currently a home office with coffee bar. This entire floor could be an owners retreat, functioning as a huge single suite, or as 2 to 3 distinct bedrooms, perhaps also functioning as an in-law suite or home for an au pair. The home is zoned R20-two family, and the bonus room could easily revert back to a small kitchen. Back downstairs, step outside onto the large back porch and take in the serene surroundings of the beautifully landscaped yard. The lawn area is equipped with an invisible fence for dogs. A newly installed patio and privacy screen cordwood fence creates the perfect spot to gather and enjoy the outdoors. A raised bed garden is well designed, situated to capture sunlight during the growing season and to be friendly to the farmer’s back. The front yard is recently enclosed with a custom stone gabion wall with planting bed on top to allow greenery to drape down. Inside, the garden are newly planted, appropriately scaled, ornamental maples and dogwoods. The driveway leads back past the home to the garage, and then bends around to the right to lead to Yale Avenue. The detached carport with newer 100 amp service offers plenty of storage space for all your outdoor equipment and vehicles. To the right of the garage, both in front and to the back is additional parking for numerous vehicles. The basement of the home is accessed through the bilco doors, and offers extensive storage area. Conveniently located in the heart of Swarthmore, this home is blocks from local shops, restaurants, schools, train station, tot lot and parks. With easy access to major highways, airport and public transportation, commuting to Philadelphia
  1. Listed by Brooke Penders • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (610)-299-0195 bpenders@cbpref.com

Property Details for 223 South Chester Road

Tax ID Number
43-00-00180-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 223 South Chester Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PADE2039574
Days on Market14
Taxes$17,824 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1896
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF
CountyDelaware County
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Building Information for 223 South Chester Road

Stories3Year Built1896Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,552 SF

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Property Information for 223 South Chester Road

Location
Location
  • 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)
  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $528,560
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $1,585
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $407,960
  • City Town Tax: $1,797
  • Land Assessed Value: $120,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R-20 - two family
  • Zoning: R20
  • Zoning Dscrp: Two family residential
  • Tax Lot: 035-000
  • School Tax: $14,442
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $4,000
  • Concession Remarks: Seller Assist
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # 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: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # 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, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Bonus Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 3
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 14
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 14
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 16
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 17
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 16
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 10
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,771.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,771.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,771.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8022/6193/7554/802261937554_512_384_WM_Dj94NlJ7Pb_BVzXZ.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 91.00 x 217.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 565013
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.diggsdwell.com

Property History for 223 South Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2039574

$833,600—
Jun 9, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514282045

$833,600

+11.3% / yr

Apr 26, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2039574

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2039574

$833,600
06/09/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1514282045

$833,600

+11.3% / yr

04/26/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2039574

—

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Public Records for 223 South Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$120,600Additions$407,960Total$528,560
Tax Record2026$20,635 ($1,720 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,771 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,771 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,596 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1925CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-00180-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 223 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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