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Last Sold Price
2 beds924 sqft

708 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

TownhouseProperty Type
0.08 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$195/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming Swarthmorewood Twin, ready for you to enjoy! Front door leads into spacious Living Room which boasts hardwood floors and sunny windows. Through the arched doorway is the Dining Room, which opens to the lovingly updated kitchen. Upstairs, there is a full Bathroom with a tub and two Bedrooms. The television in the larger bedroom is included in the sale of the house. The second floor is carpeted and there is a pull down staircase to the attic space in the hallway. The basement is partially...Charming Swarthmorewood Twin, ready for you to enjoy! Front door leads into spacious Living Room which boasts hardwood floors and sunny windows. Through the arched doorway is the Dining Room, which opens to the lovingly updated kitchen. Upstairs, there is a full Bathroom with a tub and two Bedrooms. The television in the larger bedroom is included in the sale of the house. The second floor is carpeted and there is a pull down staircase to the attic space in the hallway. The basement is partially finished and is currently used as an office. The TV in this space is also included. Outside, one can picture entertaining all summer long on the large Deck in back overlooking the beautifully landscaped, fully fenced, Back Yard. Store all your outdoor tools in the Shed in the back corner of the property. Nest system connected to new HVAC, new Water Heater and Whole-House Humidifier make this home virtually worry-free. Conveniently located close to major routes, 476, 95, Philadelphia Airport, Downtown Swarthmore and the bustling town of Media.
  • Listed by: Carrie Forbes Patrizio 484.441.3050 carrie.patrizio@cbpref.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
  • Listed by: Brooke Penders 610.299.0195 bpenders@cbpref.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 04/23/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PADE509340
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Median sold price

$300,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

99.3%

Swarthmore, PA

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Location

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Sold By Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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Property Information for 708 Fairview Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,706 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 38-02-00879-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 02-26-2020
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMOREWOOD
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMOREWOOD (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: 7th Ave
  • Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 924.00
  • 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
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,398 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: RIDLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397359
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Ridley Twp (10438)

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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $83,300
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $455
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $53,740
  • City Town Tax: $811
  • Land Assessed Value: $29,560
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 387-000
  • School Tax: $3,440
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $500

Rooms

All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Flooring - Laminate
Room 4
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Partially Finished
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower

Building Info

Green Info
  • Green Energy Efficient: Home Energy Management
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 924.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 35.00 x 95.00
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, Other
  • Fencing: Fully, Vinyl
  • Parcel ID: 543473

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Tub Shower, Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Humidifier
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Other
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 708 Fairview Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677167793

$180,000

+1.2% / yr

Apr 23, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE509340

$180,000—
Mar 2, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE509340

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #677167793

$180,000

+1.2% / yr

04/23/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE509340

$180,000
03/02/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE509340

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Public records

708 Fairview Road

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

924 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

924 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

3,398 SqFt

Style

Duplex

Schools near 708 Fairview Road

This home is within Ridley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Grace Park El School
PublicK to 5

Ridley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ridley High School
Public9 to 12

Notre Dame De Lourdes 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 708 Fairview Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$180,000
2
924
3,398
$145,000
2
924
3,325
$299,900
3
1,106
3,485
$169,900
3
–
0
$198,000
2
1,320
3,398
–
2
1
1,548
5,750

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