Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
518 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1985Year Built
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this grand and modern 4 bedroom, 3 full, 2 half bath home in Swarthmore, PA. Enter into a 2 story,sun filled foyer with new hardwood floors (2017) throughout the 1st level. Formal living room leads to a bonus room/office space. The family room is spacious and has sliders plus additional door to the expansive deck. The spacious eat-in kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances, new granite countertops, and tile backsplash (all 2017), and leads to a cozy light filled breakfast room with...Welcome to this grand and modern 4 bedroom, 3 full, 2 half bath home in Swarthmore, PA. Enter into a 2 story,sun filled foyer with new hardwood floors (2017) throughout the 1st level. Formal living room leads to a bonus room/office space. The family room is spacious and has sliders plus additional door to the expansive deck. The spacious eat-in kitchen has all new stainless steel appliances, new granite countertops, and tile backsplash (all 2017), and leads to a cozy light filled breakfast room with skylights. The 1st level offers open concept great for family and entertaining. The 1st floor is complete with a mudroom/laundry room and an updated half bath. The fully carpeted 2nd level has 2 bedrooms (BR 1 has a large walk in closet) that share an updated jack and jill bathroom. Bedroom 3 has access to another updated hall bath. The master suite boasts 2 walk in closets and a fully renovated modern en suite with glass enclosure shower, double vanities, and ceramic tile. The fully finished basement has new flooring, a half bath, and walk out. This home is ready for you to move in and enjoy! New roof, soffit, gutters, fascia, and down spouts 2017, new HVAC 2017, new asphalt driveway 2017, new main entry door 2017, new sump pumps 2017, new hardware and fixtures throughout entire home 2017, and new paint throughout. All stucco repairs have been made and reports available. Ready for you to move in and enjoy! Close to 95, train stations, shopping, and more!
  • Listed by: Susan D Manners 610.574.0145 susan@mannersteam.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chadds Ford
  • Listed by: Meala S Duckworth 215.989.3159 meala.duckworth@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chadds Ford
Listing closed: 06/25/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000379157

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$570,000

Avg days on market

5

Sale-to-list ratio

104.0%

Swarthmore, PA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Chadds Ford

Sold By D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC

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Property Information for 518 South Chester Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $16,311 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 43-00-00159-01
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: FAIRVIEW ROAD
  • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 13
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,115 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • 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: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $291,600
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $0
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 037-000
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2017
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80X202
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 564995
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Other
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.spanglermannersteam.com

Property History for 518 South Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 25, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000379157

$475,000
Jun 21, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #631510623

$475,000

+3.0% / yr

May 6, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000379157

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/25/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1000379157

$475,000
06/21/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #631510623

$475,000

+3.0% / yr

05/06/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1000379157

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

Public Records for 518 South Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$120,520Additions$323,500Total$444,020
Tax Record2026$17,335 ($1,445 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,108 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,108 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,115 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1985Year Renovated2017CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-00159-01

Schools near 518 South Chester 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
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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 518 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$475,000
4
15,115
$335,000
4
2,214
21,170
$580,000
3
3,168
24,873
$240,000
3
1,687
6,510
$399,000
3
6,545
$900,000
3
2,506
12,197

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