4-6 Linden Avenue
Description
Dual Income Strategy This unique property delivers both residential and commercial-style income: Residential Component: 4 well-maintained units with established tenant base Garage Component: 3 additional rental units providing supplementary income Combined Result: Diversified income portfolio reducing overall investment risk
Immediate Value-Add Opportunity As Current rents are positioned below market rate, presenting an immediate opportunity to increase monthly income by 20-30% through strategic rent optimization during lease renewals. The award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore school district consistently ranks among the top 10% statewide, creating: High tenant demand year-round Lower vacancy rates than market average Strong property appreciation potential Premium rental rates sustainability
Financial Projections: Current Annual Income: 61,800.00 Potential Income: $79,000.00: 20-30% increase potential based off of Current Market Rents Appreciation Forecast: Wallingford-Swarthmore School district properties historically outperform the county market by 5-6% Vacancy Risk: Below 3% annually due to school district desirability
Neighborhood Analysis: Rutledge represents the perfect investment ecosystem: Educational Excellence: Top-tier schools driving family relocations Community Stability: Low crime rates and strong civic engagement Economic Access: Excellent transportation to Philadelphia and Other Local employment centers Storage Demand: High garage/storage rental demand in suburban markets Property Values: Consistent appreciation with strong market fundamentals
Perfect For: First-time investors seeking stable cash flow Portfolio expansion in premium markets Value-add investment strategies Long-term wealth building through real estate
This type of opportunity in a premium school district doesn't last long. Properties combining stable income, value-add potential, and prime location are highly sought after by serious investors. Ready to analyze the numbers and discuss your investment strategy? Contact us today for detailed financials and property tour scheduling.
- Listed by: Pete Todd-Burke 484.576.0312 pete@propertymerchants.com • Property Merchants, LLC
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1Property Information for 4-6 Linden Avenue
- Taxes: $16,721 / year
- MLS Type: Multi-Family / Fee Simple
- County: Delaware County
- Tax ID Number: 40-00-00001-01
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Style: Side-by-Side, Traditional
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Expected On Market Date: 10-05-2025
- Municipality: RUTLEDGE BORO
- Total Parking Spaces: 7
- Central Air: No
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,520.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Building Winterized Y/N: No
- Property Condition: Good
- Residences: 4
- Year Built: 1955
- Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
- Transportation: Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
- School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
- School District County ID: 300200396626
- 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: Rutledge Boro (10440)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $431,710
- County Tax: $1,672
- Improvement Assessed Value: $348,800
- Land Assessed Value: $82,910
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: R-90 MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
- Tax Lot: 003-000
- School Tax: $13,456
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Owner Pays: Snow Removal, Sewer, Taxes - Real Estate, Trash Collection, Lawn/Shrub Care, Insurance, Advertising/Licenses and Permits
- Rent Control: No
- Single Room Units Count: 0
- One Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Two Bedroom Units Count: 4
- Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2,Unit 4,Unit 3
- Units Furnished: None
- Units Leased Count: 4
- Number Of Units Vacant: 0
- Number Of Units Month To Month: 0
- Rent Control: No
- Type: Unit 1
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Beds Total: 2
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Type: Unit 2
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Beds Total: 2
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Type: Unit 3
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Beds Total: 2
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Type: Unit 4
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Beds Total: 2
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Operating Expense: $26,793
- Operating Expense Includes: Insurance, Snow Removal, Trash
- Net Operating Income: $35,007
- Annual Rental Income: $61,800
- Income Includes: Apartment Rentals
- Existing Lease Type: Yearly, Long Term
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
- Building Level Count: 2
- Building Units Total: 4
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,520.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 3,520.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Flat
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Basement Type: Drainage System, Combination, Improved, Side Entrance, Sump Pump
- Foundation Details: Block
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 553625
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Type Of Parking: Parking Lot, Off Street
- Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 7
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Private
- Interior Features: Carpet
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Multi Units
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Multi-tank
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.Propertymerchants.com
Property History for 4-6 Linden Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | $689,500 | — |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | — | |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | — | |
| Oct 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | $699,900 | — |
| Jun 5, 2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005170752 | $550,000 | — |
| Apr 17, 2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005170752 | — | |
| Mar 5, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005170752 | $625,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | $689,500 |
| 10/10/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | — |
| 10/10/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | — |
| 10/05/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2101156 | $699,900 |
| 06/05/2009 | Closed BRIGHT #1005170752 | $550,000 |
| 04/17/2009 | Pending BRIGHT #1005170752 | — |
| 03/05/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005170752 | $625,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 4-6 Linden Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Swarthmore-Rutledge School PublicK to 5 | ||
Strath Haven Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Strath Haven High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help PrivatePK to 8 |
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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 4-6 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070 | $689,500 | 8 | 4 | 3,520 | 12,632 |
$689,500 | – | 2 | 1,760 | 11,761 | |
$550,000 | – | – | 3,650 | 22,216 | |
$589,000 | – | 4 | 3,650 | 6,708 | |
$555,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,578 | 11,761 | |
$399,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,720 | 5,663 | |
– | – | – | – | – | |
$100,000 | – | – | 1,200 | – | |
$380,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,146 | 5,663 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,029 | 10,890 | |
$160,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,206 | 6,223 | |
$255,000 | – | – | 2,552 | – | |
$175,000 | 4 | 2 | – | 8,957 | |
$330,000 | – | – | – | 0 | |
$175,000 | – | 2.5 | 1,230 | 6,225 | |
$175,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,230 | 6,223 |
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