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6 beds3,714 sqft

9 Guernsey Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.42 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$218/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful and sunny classic 6 bedroom 3.1 bath home located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in a sought after LOCATION in Swarthmore! Gorgeous architectural details combined with numerous improvements (including brand new CENTRAL AIR) make this the home you have been waiting for! Large windows with deep windowsills allow the light to pour in and highlight the rich refinished hardwood floors and tasteful professional interior painting throughout. 3 full floors of living space will surely meet everyone's...Beautiful and sunny classic 6 bedroom 3.1 bath home located on a quiet cul-de-sac street in a sought after LOCATION in Swarthmore! Gorgeous architectural details combined with numerous improvements (including brand new CENTRAL AIR) make this the home you have been waiting for! Large windows with deep windowsills allow the light to pour in and highlight the rich refinished hardwood floors and tasteful professional interior painting throughout. 3 full floors of living space will surely meet everyone's needs! Enter through the gracious foyer which runs front to back and leads to a large bright living room with a fireplace and built-ins! Relax on the screened in porch or serve a grand meal in the light filled formal dining room. The lovely eat-in kitchen, has custom cabinetry, high end appliances (Sub-Zero, Viking, Bosch), and ample storage - with a back stairway to the second floor! The 2nd floor offers a large MASTER Bedroom with renovated ensuite! 3 additional bedrooms and renovated full bath complete the 2nd floor. The redone 3rd floor offers 2 additional bedrooms and another great full bath! One room is currently used as an office ? its built-in California Closets will help keep you organized and productive! The large basement is clean, dry and welcoming (currently art/playroom for the young artists that inhabit it!). The 2-car garage with bonus 2nd floor has been renovated with large window addition as well as insulation and padded floors (currently used as artist studio). The entire front, and large, flat backyard, have been redone with professional landscaping and hardscaping. Enjoy the two delightful slate patios! Warm summer days of fun and entertaining are beckoning! Convenient and well-situated, this home is close to the soccer/baseball field, swim club, elementary school and playground. Take the Morton or Swarthmore SEPTA train stations for easy access to University and Center City. Close to local highways - 95 and 476.
  • Listed by: Carlin McCoy 203.232.4913 cfmccoy13@outlook.com • Weichert Realtors
Listing closed: 07/06/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000081042
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

Swarthmore, PA

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Property Information for 9 Guernsey Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $17,617 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 43-00-00528-00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMORE HILLS
  • Subdivision: SWARTHMORE HILLS (DELAWARE PA)
  • Cross Street: OGDEN
  • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,214.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 500.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 0.42 AC / 18,121 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: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $322,180
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESID
  • Tax Lot: 269-000

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
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,714.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 104X165
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 565389

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Air Filter System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(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: Gas, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 9 Guernsey Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 6, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000081042

$810,000—
Jul 3, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #602109086

$810,000

+17.5% / yr

Mar 4, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000081042

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/06/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000081042

$810,000
07/03/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #602109086

$810,000

+17.5% / yr

03/04/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000081042

—

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Public records

9 Guernsey Road

Beds

6

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,214 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,214 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

18,121 SqFt

Schools near 9 Guernsey 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
Rating
School
Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
PublicK to 5

Strath Haven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Strath Haven High School
Public9 to 12

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: 9 Guernsey Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$810,000
6
3,714
18,121
$1,360,000
4
5,252
17,860
$837,500
5
5,500
0
$600,000
4
3.5
3,936
14,723
$1,225,000
6
3,786
16,117
$1,105,000
5
3,301
20,473

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