600 Swarthmore Ave

Swarthmore, PA 19081

$1,107,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,544 Sq. Ft.
$313 / Sq. Ft.
3,544
Sq. Ft.
$313
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 10/21/24
Closed 10/21/24

Description

Here is your chance to own a rare Modernist enclave offering serenity & privacy w/ a detached home, detached studio, & workshop in the heart of sought-after Swarthmore. This property, being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since its construction, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, & other publications. Designed & built by architect Gene Spurgeon as his primary residence, the property consists of a 3544 sq ft detached home, a 600 sq ft detached architecture/design/flower/seed...Here is your chance to own a rare Modernist enclave offering serenity & privacy w/ a detached home, detached studio, & workshop in the heart of sought-after Swarthmore. This property, being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since its construction, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, & other publications. Designed & built by architect Gene Spurgeon as his primary residence, the property consists of a 3544 sq ft detached home, a 600 sq ft detached architecture/design/flower/seed studio, & a 200 sq ft gardening/potting/tool workshop. With the preservation of original details to a level rarely seen. The grounds feature native trees, plant & pollinator gardens, porches, decks, flag & cut stone walkways, patios, water features, & modern horizontal fencing, all set within a private oasis just blocks from Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore Town Center, & the Farmers Market. The great location offers easy access to Baltimore Pike, I-476, I-95, Center City, Philly Airport, & is in the A+-rated Wallingford-Swarthmore SD. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1-car garage, & a 3-car driveway. The living room, the heart of the home features a 2 story floor-to-ceiling wall of windows & a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen boasts a eating area & 2 pantries. Additional rooms include dining, family, laundry & storage rooms, vestibule, foyer, mudroom, wine cellar, & an office/den/library that can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. The separate studio, w/ exposed wood vaulted ceilings, beams, & floors, offers numerous possibilities: it could serve as a guest house, nanny or in-law suite, VRBO/Airbnb, kids’ or pets’ playhouse, 2nd office, business space, recording/photography/art studio, or fitness space. The studio also includes an attached Terrain-style garden/potting/storage shed w/ its own entrance. The home, studio, shed, gardens, & grounds provide a perfect backdrop for social media, video, & photo shoots. This unique property, unlike any other in Swarthmore, sits on a level private lot featuring its own nature preserve & bird sanctuary w/ stone walls. Outdoor amenities include a dog run, firepit, BBQ, gardening & composting areas, & spacious front, side, & rear yards, offering plenty of space for kids, pets, & entertaining. Both the home & studio have open & flowing floor plans, w/ floor-to-ceiling windows & doors that bring nature indoors. The property is light-filled, w/ ample storage space & room to spread out, indoors & outdoors. It is ideal for hosting family, friends, in-laws, neighbors, co-workers, kids, pets & special occasions. Updates & features include rarely installed steel roofs, gutters, & downspouts on the home, detached studio & workshop. The entire interiors & exteriors have just been professionally painted. The stone walkways, patios, & concrete driveway have been professionally pressure washed. The kitchen is equipped w/ under-cabinet lighting & high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid 5-burner gas cooktop, & GE wall oven & microwave. The property features Carrier 2-zone high-efficiency HVAC & central air systems, Honeywell programmable thermostats, Rheem gas hot water heater, & a smart app video camera system. It also includes Low-E windows, skylights, French & entry doors, oak hardwood floors, 200-amp electric, an insulated garage door & auto opener, built-in cabinetry & storage throughout, & an Apec reverse osmosis water filtration system, Maytag washer/dryer, LED lighting, & landscape & tree lighting enhance the property’s ambiance. Conveniently located just blocks from Target, the Swarthmore SEPTA train station to Center City, & restaurants, cafes, shops, schools, parks & trails. Easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Philadelphia, DE, NJ, Brooklyn, NYC, CT, Poconos, beaches, MD & DC. There will not be any public open houses for this property, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Listing Agent

  1. Tim Owen

    Tim Owen

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    tim.owen@compass.com

    P: (267)-282-1136

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Property Details for 600 Swarthmore Avenue

Tax ID Number
43-00-00103-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 10/23/2024 01:54 PM

Property Details for 600 Swarthmore Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PADE2074954
Days on Market17
Taxes$17,364 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1983
Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,394 SF
CountyDelaware County

Location

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne

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Building Information for 600 Swarthmore Avenue

Stories2Year Built1983Building Size-Lot Size0.56 AC / 24,394 SF

Payment Calculator

$6,845 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,398

Property Taxes

$1,447

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 600 Swarthmore Avenue

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles
  • 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)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • 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: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $481,860
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $1,445
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $300,800
  • City Town Tax: $1,851
  • Land Assessed Value: $181,060
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 055-000
  • School Tax: $13,995
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # 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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Storage Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 34.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Construction, Appliances, Exposure/Shade, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Flooring, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting
  • Green Sustainability: Regionally Sourced Materials
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,544.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,544.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,544.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Advanced Framing, Block
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8033/3930/6820/803339306820_512_384_WM_2cyCbhtkHCeke0jW.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Renewable, Concrete
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Block
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-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-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 42.00 x 191.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
  • Fencing: Wood, Privacy
  • Parcel ID: 564941
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Lighted Parking
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
  • Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Dispenser, Water Heater, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System, Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras
  • Door Features: Atrium, Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), French, Insulated
  • Window Features: Atrium, Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Palladian, Screens, Skylights, Transom
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Sidewalks, Water Fountains
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s), Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Energy Star Cooling System, Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Energy Star Heating System, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers

Property History for 600 Swarthmore Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 21, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

$1,107,500—
Oct 17, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1543591392

$1,107,500

+7.6% / yr

Sep 30, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

—
Sep 30, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

—
Sep 19, 2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

$1,200,000—
Sep 14, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

$1,999,900—
Dec 15, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003939183

$620,000—
Nov 28, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #586361214

$620,000—
Oct 23, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003939183

—
Oct 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003939183

$659,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/21/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

$1,107,500
10/17/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1543591392

$1,107,500

+7.6% / yr

09/30/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

—
09/30/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

—
09/19/2024

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

$1,200,000
09/14/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2074954

$1,999,900
12/15/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1003939183

$620,000
11/28/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #586361214

$620,000
10/23/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003939183

—
10/15/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003939183

$659,000

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

Public Records for 600 Swarthmore Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$181,060Additions$300,800Total$481,860
Tax Record2025$27,312 ($2,276 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,544 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,544 SqFtStories2Lot Size24,450 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1983CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-00103-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 600 Swarthmore Avenue

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
St. Kevin School
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

St. Kevin School
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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