221 Benjamin W Avenue
221 Benjamin W Avenue
$635,000
3
2
2,200
2,200
$289
Closed 10/14/21
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!
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Property Details for 221 Benjamin W Avenue
Tax ID Number
NO TAX RECORD
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Structure TypeDetached
StyleColonial
Levels/Stories3
WaterfrontNo
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 09/13/2022 04:25 AM
Property Details for 221 Benjamin W Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | PADE2004130 |
Days on Market | 5 |
Taxes | $12,289 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
Year Built | 1920 |
Lot Size | 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF |
County | Delaware County |
Location
Building Information for 221 Benjamin W Avenue
Stories3Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
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$4,490 per month
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Property Information for 221 Benjamin W Avenue
Property History for 221 Benjamin W Avenue
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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 |
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Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Swarthmore-Rutledge School PublicK to 5 | ||
Strath Haven Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Strath Haven High School Public9 to 12 |
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