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5 beds5,500 sqft

401 Thayer Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Single FamilyProperty Type
1929Year Built
$152/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Perhaps you have driven by this home in Swarthmore and wondered what it would be like to live in a castle that is the perfect size and "drop-dead" gorgeous! Well, your opportunity is here to actually see inside. Large formal LR/fp, bright & sunny 3-season sun room, lovely formal DR, den/library, PR & spacious updated EIK. Graceful, spiral staircase with "Juliet" balcony off landing on 2nd floor. Large MBR w/MBA & California style walk-in closet, 3 add'l lg BRs, and 2 BAs. Laundry located on 2nd floor....Perhaps you have driven by this home in Swarthmore and wondered what it would be like to live in a castle that is the perfect size and "drop-dead" gorgeous! Well, your opportunity is here to actually see inside. Large formal LR/fp, bright & sunny 3-season sun room, lovely formal DR, den/library, PR & spacious updated EIK. Graceful, spiral staircase with "Juliet" balcony off landing on 2nd floor. Large MBR w/MBA & California style walk-in closet, 3 add'l lg BRs, and 2 BAs. Laundry located on 2nd floor. The rear BR would make a great au pair suite. The 3rd level of this home features a large BR or playroom, bathroom, ample closet and storage. The basement is finished and a great entertaining space with beautiful wet bar. This outstanding home has many quality features and a superb location! You will love calling this "Castle" your home.
  • Listed by: Saundra Shepard 215.913.5972 saundra.shepard@foxroach.com • Baird & Bird
Listing closed: 04/15/2010 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005153680
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Property Information for 401 Thayer Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $21,061 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF
  • Tax ID Number: 43-00-01210-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: French, Normandy
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: OGDEN
  • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,500.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.00 AC / 0 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN (DELAWARE PA)
  • 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

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Tax Assessed Value: $464,000
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 268-000

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 4
  • # 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: 5,500.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 5,500.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 200X200
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 566104

Parking

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

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Marble
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Baseboard, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 401 Thayer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #297972631

$837,500—
Apr 15, 2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1005153680

$837,500—
Jan 26, 2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1005153680

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #297972631

$837,500
04/15/2010

Closed

BRIGHT #1005153680

$837,500
01/26/2010

Pending

BRIGHT #1005153680

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401 Thayer Road

Beds

4

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

5,194 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,194 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

21,475 SqFt

Schools near 401 Thayer Road

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
Rating
School
Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
PublicK to 5

Strath Haven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Strath Haven High School
Public9 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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