221 Benjamin W Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081

$635,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,200 Sq. Ft.
$289 / Sq. Ft.
2,200
Sq. Ft.
$289
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in one of the most highly regarded neighborhoods in Swarthmore, this 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home is brimming with charm and is in spectacular condition. As you drive down the peaceful tree lined street, this bright and cheerful Southern Colonial home will immediately impress you with its grand front porch - a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the well-maintained gardens, mature trees and open spaces found throughout the grounds. Enter the home through the gorgeous, expansive formal living room...Located in one of the most highly regarded neighborhoods in Swarthmore, this 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home is brimming with charm and is in spectacular condition. As you drive down the peaceful tree lined street, this bright and cheerful Southern Colonial home will immediately impress you with its grand front porch - a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the well-maintained gardens, mature trees and open spaces found throughout the grounds. Enter the home through the gorgeous, expansive formal living room which features covered beams, a beautiful fireplace and hearth flanked by built-in cabinets and shelving, large sun filled windows, a staircase to the second floor and deep coat closet. On your right you will find a lovely dining room with large windows and a perfectly placed built-in corner cabinet for both display and storage. Off the dining room, the kitchen is bright and cheerful and has ample painted white cabinets, newer stainless appliances, a workstation and eating area. Just through the kitchen via pocket door, there is a large family room addition that boasts large closets, a full bathroom with stall shower, built-in shelving and desk, newly replaced Anderson sliding doors to the fabulous deck and also has convenient access to the mudroom and driveway which makes unloading groceries a breeze! As you head to the 2nd floor, you will enjoy the views from the window atop the landing of the eye-catching, half turn staircase to find three bedrooms and a full hall bathroom with tub. The main bedroom features four closets and a split cooling system (there is central air throughout the first floor) and the additional 2 bedrooms are both adequately sized and feature ample closet space. The third-floor 10' x 30' bonus room is amazing usable space, -- perfect as a playroom, art studio or home office plus there is fabulous storage! The clean, dry basement houses the laundry and utilities and there is plenty of room for storage. This home also has a rare two car garage. The location of this home is unsurpassed. Steps to Swarthmore Elementary school and a short distance to the Swarthmore train station SEPTA to Philadelphia, the hiking trails of Swarthmore college, shopping and restaurants in the Ville of Swarthmore and more. This impressive Swarthmore home is in wonderful condition and features everything you have been waiting for!

Listing Agent

  1. Heidi Foggo

    Heidi Foggo

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 221 Benjamin W Avenue

Tax ID Number
NO TAX RECORD
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 09/13/2022 04:25 AM

Property Details for 221 Benjamin W Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PADE2004130
Days on Market5
Taxes$12,289 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyDelaware County

Location

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Building Information for 221 Benjamin W Avenue

Stories3Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,490 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,465

Property Taxes

$1,024

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 221 Benjamin W Avenue

Location
Location
  • 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: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $321,100
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,200.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 221 Benjamin W Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 221 Benjamin W Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$152,210Additions$168,890Total$321,100
Tax Record2023$17,837 ($1,486 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,110 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,138 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-00026-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 221 Benjamin W Avenue

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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