612 N Chester Rd

Swarthmore, PA 19081

$1,000,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3,079 Sq. Ft.
$325 / Sq. Ft.
3,079
Sq. Ft.
$325
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/12/24
Closed 7/12/24

Description

This impeccably-maintained, one-of-a-kind 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in Wallingford-Swarthmore school district will charm you with it's historical character while offering all the modern updates you want for comfortable living in the quaint borough of Swarthmore. This home is within easy distance of shops, restaurants, Swarthmore College and SEPTA regional rail Philadelphia. From the picturesque terraced front garden and covered brick front porch, enter the home through an impressive oak front...This impeccably-maintained, one-of-a-kind 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home in Wallingford-Swarthmore school district will charm you with it's historical character while offering all the modern updates you want for comfortable living in the quaint borough of Swarthmore. This home is within easy distance of shops, restaurants, Swarthmore College and SEPTA regional rail Philadelphia. From the picturesque terraced front garden and covered brick front porch, enter the home through an impressive oak front door into the foyer with a polished brick floor and a convenient coat closet. To your right, the impressive living room boasts hardwood floors, a high ceiling with exposed wooden beams, a stone fireplace with hearth, a large window seat, and crown molding. At the other end of the front foyer, the polished brick floor continues into the formal dining room. with a deep windowsill and door to the large screened in porch. The beautiful open eat-in kitchen was expanded with a modern extension on the back of the house. It has hardwood floors, shaker-style cherry cabinets, quartz countertops, a subway tile backsplash, a pantry cabinet, breakfast peninsula and stainless steel appliances. The breakfast area is beautifully lit by 3 pairs of casement windows and a palladium window at one end, while at the other end, French doors open onto the large screened porch. The kitchen hall gives access to a convenient powder room as well as stairs to the upper floor and down to the garage and basement. To get upstairs, you can use the butterfly staircase with one short flight of stairs from either the living room at the front of the house, or the kitchen hallway at the back of the house. On the landing where these two short staircases meet, the stunning family room/den is a sunlit haven with vaulted ceiling, chandelier, a massive palladium window, built-in book cases and cabinets, and a beautiful fireplace. Up the stairs on the second floor, you will find the first 3 bedrooms. The primary bedroom has two deep closets and a convenient ensuite bathroom with fashionable tile surround and a stall shower, all impeccably maintained. The second bedroom has a deep closet and three casement windows. The hall bathroom has ceramic tile surround and a tub shower. Also on this level is a smaller room which is currently used as a study, but could serve as a nursery or additional bedroom. It has a door onto the landing as well as one that communicates with the primary bedroom. It has a closet and built-in shelves and drawers. Upstairs again on the third floor, there are two more charming bedrooms. One has an ensuite bathroom with a stall shower. The staircase, bedrooms and landing on this floor are carpeted. There's a linen closet on the landing and a large storage closet under the eaves. If you need more room for storage or hobbies, check out the the basement. It is large and clean. It can be accessed from the garage and via a short flight of stairs from the kitchen hallway. The one car attached garage also has extra space for storage. The garden shed is convenient as well for all the tools you need. The more than half-acre of grounds is planted with perennials and shrubs to look beautiful all year round. Close to schools, colleges, hospitals and Philadelphia international airport.
  1. Listed by Christina A Cardone • Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
    P: (610)-453-6146 christinacardonekw@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Chiara Cardone • Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
    P: (610)-453-3936 cardoneteam@gmail.com

Property Details for 612 North Chester Road

Tax ID Number
43-00-00107-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/13/2024 12:03 AM

Property Details for 612 North Chester Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PADE2067892
Days on Market5
Taxes$22,780 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,265 SF
CountyDelaware County
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Building Information for 612 North Chester Road

Stories3Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.58 AC / 25,265 SF

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Property Information for 612 North Chester Road

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
  • 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: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $636,620
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,909
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $453,750
  • City Town Tax: $2,380
  • Land Assessed Value: $182,870
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 046-000
  • School Tax: $18,489
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Bedroom 1, Study, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Room, Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - Recessed, Pantry, Breakfast Bar
Room 4
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Built-Ins, Flooring - Carpet
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Flooring - Carpet
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,079.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,079.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,079.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8030/8601/5232/803086015232_512_384_WM_-1IEn_nM2_D6yVIU.jpg
  • Basement Type: Drainage System, Garage Access, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 125.00 x 200.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Level, Landscaping
  • Parcel ID: 564945
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Built-Ins, Breakfast Area, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Sound System, Wood Floors, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Trash Compactor
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: French
  • Window Features: Casement, Palladian, Screens
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Terrace
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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 612 North Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2067892

$1,000,000—
Jul 5, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1536243853

$1,000,000—
Jun 4, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2067892

—
Jun 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2067892

$950,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2067892

$1,000,000
07/05/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1536243853

$1,000,000
06/04/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2067892

—
06/01/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2067892

$950,000

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

Public Records for 612 North Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$182,870Additions$453,750Total$636,620
Tax Record2025$36,084 ($3,007 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,079 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,079 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,138 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-00107-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 612 North Chester Road

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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