42 Linden Avenue

Closed 8/1/25

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Last Sold Price

$475,000

4 beds2 baths1,884 sqft$252/sqft

42 Linden Ave, Rutledge, PA 19070

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,970 sq ftLot Size

1885Year Built

$252/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to Rutledge, often called one of Delaware County's best kept secrets. This lovely neighborhood is nestled in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, walking distance to downtown Swarthmore, the train to center city, Philadelphia and just a short drive to the International Airport. 42 Linden Avenue is a particularly special home, one of the oldest in the Borough. The current owner has thoughtfully updated the entire property while maintaining it's original charm and character. This corner...Welcome to Rutledge, often called one of Delaware County's best kept secrets. This lovely neighborhood is nestled in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, walking distance to downtown Swarthmore, the train to center city, Philadelphia and just a short drive to the International Airport. 42 Linden Avenue is a particularly special home, one of the oldest in the Borough. The current owner has thoughtfully updated the entire property while maintaining it's original charm and character. This corner property on a large lot is gardener's delight with carefully designed landscaping. The wrap around porch and spacious rear yard are sure to be enjoyed. The main level offers a living room, dining room, updated kitchen, main floor bedroom (currently used as an office), full bath and laundry. Upstairs, you'll find three more bedrooms, a full bath and a bonus space. This entire home is filled with natural light. There is attic and basement storage, as well. A private driveway can accommodate two vehicles. So make your appointment and see all that this amazing home has to offer.

Listed by: Anne D Hanson 484.433.0017 ahanson@cbpref.com • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing closed: 08/01/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE2092350

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Property Information for 42 Linden Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $9,700 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Delaware County
Tax ID Number: 40-00-00013-00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Victorian
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (DELAWARE PA)
Municipality: RUTLEDGE BORO
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,884.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1885
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,970 SF

Location

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

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: DELAWARE
MLS Area: Rutledge Boro (10440)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $256,100

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $991
Improvement Assessed Value: $175,270
City Town Tax: $945
Land Assessed Value: $80,830
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: R-20
Zoning: RESI
Tax Lot: 005-000
School Tax: $7,763
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,884.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,884.00
Total SQFT: 1,884.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8039/2348/5254/803923485254_512_384_WM_zUeFGnfc1QvBwyRz.jpg
Basement Type: Outside Entrance
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 120.00 x 50.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 553636

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway

Interior Features

Fireplace: No
Accessibility Features: None

Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 42 Linden Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 1, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PADE2092350	$475,000	—
Jul 25, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908674933	$475,000	—
Jul 2, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PADE2092350		—
Jun 10, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2092350	$500,000	—
Nov 5, 1999	Closed BRIGHT #PADE242872	$145,000	—
Aug 14, 1999	Pending BRIGHT #PADE242872		—
Mar 8, 1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE242872	$155,000	—
Feb 20, 1998	Closed BRIGHT #PADE306042	$85,000	—
Jan 3, 1998	Pending BRIGHT #PADE306042		—
Nov 25, 1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE306042	$119,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/01/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PADE2092350	$475,000
07/25/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1908674933	$475,000
07/02/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PADE2092350	—
06/10/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2092350	$500,000
11/05/1999	Closed BRIGHT #PADE242872	$145,000
08/14/1999	Pending BRIGHT #PADE242872	—
03/08/1999	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE242872	$155,000
02/20/1998	Closed BRIGHT #PADE306042	$85,000
01/03/1998	Pending BRIGHT #PADE306042	—
11/25/1996	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE306042	$119,900

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

Public Records for 42 Linden Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$80,830Additions$175,270Total$256,100

Tax Record2026$9,920 ($827 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,884 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,884 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1885CountyDELAWAREAPN40-00-00013-00

Schools near 42 Linden Avenue

This home is within Ridley School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Amosland El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
5/10	Ridley Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.7 mi
7/10	Ridley High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Calvary International Christia	Private - Nearby school	K to 12	0.4 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Perpetual Help	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Amosland El School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
5/10	Ridley Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.7 mi
7/10	Ridley High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Calvary International Christia PrivateK to 12 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Our Lady Of Perpetual Help PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	$475,000	4	2	1,884	6,970
4 Unity Terrace, Rutledge, PA 19070	$220,000	2	2	936	8,146
38 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	$416,000	3	2	1,761	6,098
41 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	–	4	1	2,495	12,023
2 Unity Terrace, Rutledge, PA 19070	$238,500	2	2	936	8,886
102 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	–	3	2	2,038	9,714
34 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	$480,000	3	2	2,162	11,326
37 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	–	4	2	2,188	20,778
1809 Unity Terrace, Morton, PA 19070	–	4	2	1,674	6,708
106 Unity Terrace, Rutledge, PA 19070	–	3	1.5	1,294	9,060
33 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	$315,000	5	3	2,139	15,899
101 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	–	4	2	2,818	11,848
106 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	–	4	1	1,879	12,458
1810 Unity Terrace, Morton, PA 19070	$179,900	3	3	–	5,662
32 Linden Avenue, Rutledge, PA 19070	$145,000	3	1	1,564	10,367
903 Agnes Avenue, Morton, PA 19070	$240,000	3	2	1,542	14,375

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