Seller's Agent in 2021
Koleen Seits
BHHS Fox & Roach
(610) 812-4813
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
1226 University Ave Morton, PA 19070
Morton Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,568
Sq Ft
6,752
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Breakfast Area or Nook
About This Home
As of April 2021Welcome to 1226 University Avenue, situated on a beautiful spacious lot on a quiet tree-lined street waiting for you to move right in! Welcome home to this adorable Cape Cod in the Ridley School District. Starting with great curb appeal & nicely landscaped exterior, enter into a bright living room with laminate flooring. The first floor offers a main floor bedroom and half bathroom in the hallway. Continue around to the spacious updated eat-in kitchen with tumbled tile backsplash, brand new granite counter countertops (2020) with undermount sink and gas cooking. The kitchen also offers access to convenient Utility/Laundry/Mudroom with exits to both driveway and rear yard. The large level fully fenced backyard has a beautiful expanded paver patio and a rear shed providing extra outdoor storage space. Brand new carpet is on the stair and upstairs hallway (2020). You'll find hardwoods throughout the 2nd floor with a large dormered bedroom with a walk-in closet plus 2nd spacious Bedroom with Built-Ins. Ceramic tile hall bath with linen closet complete this floor. Other Features include Gutter guards (2009), Leaded Glass Doors, Replacement Windows, Driveway Parking, & New Siding (2013). Gas heat & hot water heater. Driveway parking and street parking. You'll love the proximity to nationally ranked top-10 schools, and the 15-minute walk to the Swarthmore town center with a co-op grocery store, more shops and restaurants, and a public library. This home also has quick access to Swarthmore College, I-476, I-95, Philadelphia International Airport, and the SEPTA Swarthmore train station!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne License #AB067360 Listed on: 04/10/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,692
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 6,752 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 62.00 x 122.00
- Back Yard Fenced
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Property is in good condition
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 1,568 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1.5 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Built-In Features
- Bay Window
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Range Hood
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Private Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
- Shed
Schools
- Edgewood Elementary School
- Ridley Middle School
- Ridley High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Morton Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 086-000
- Assessor Parcel Number 38-03-02951-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 29, 2021
Closed on
Apr 7, 2021
Sold by
Carr Michael and Hanssens Brooke
Bought by
Schaefer Timothy C and Villa Lakshmi Prayosha
Seller's Agent
Koleen Seits
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Buyer's Agent
Andy Black
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$309,900
Premium/Discount to List
$10,900
3.65%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$90,012
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.75%
Original Mortgage
$294,405
Outstanding Balance
$269,062
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,789
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 10, 2020
Closed on
May 18, 2020
Sold by
Hayward Rebecca
Bought by
Hanssens Brooke and Carr Michael
Seller's Agent
Ayse Clay
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Buyer's Agent
Koleen Seits
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
List Price
$240,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.17%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
40.33%
Original Mortgage
$218,500
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 6, 2013
Closed on
Aug 20, 2013
Sold by
Bowman Kristin
Bought by
Hayward Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Lynn Romolini
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Ayse Clay
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
List Price
$182,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%
Original Mortgage
$166,250
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 14, 2006
Sold by
Bowman Kristin and Groman Susan
Bought by
Bowman Kristin
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 28, 2003
Sold by
Williams Anna and Gannon Loretta
Bought by
Bowman Kristin and Groman Susan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$147,250
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $309,900 | Vast Abstract Llc | |
| Deed | $230,000 | Trident Land Transfer Co Lp | |
| Deed | $175,000 | First American Title Ins Co | |
| Deed | $70,104 | None Available | |
| Deed | $155,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $294,405 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $218,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $166,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $145,700 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $147,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2021 04/12/21 | Sold | $309,900 | +3.6% | $198 / Sq Ft |
| 02/02/2021 02/02/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/29/2021 01/29/21 | For Sale | $299,000 | +30.0% | $191 / Sq Ft |
| 05/27/2020 05/27/20 | Sold | $230,000 | -4.2% | $147 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2020 04/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/10/2020 04/10/20 | For Sale | $240,000 | +37.1% | $153 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2013 08/29/13 | Sold | $175,000 | -3.8% | $112 / Sq Ft |
| 07/30/2013 07/30/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2013 06/06/13 | For Sale | $182,000 | -- | $116 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,187 | $178,180 | $58,060 | $120,120 |
| 2023 | $5,918 | $178,180 | $58,060 | $120,120 |
| 2022 | $5,728 | $178,180 | $58,060 | $120,120 |
| 2021 | $8,867 | $178,180 | $58,060 | $120,120 |
| 2020 | $5,739 | $101,600 | $34,840 | $66,760 |
| 2019 | $5,634 | $101,600 | $34,840 | $66,760 |
| 2018 | $5,564 | $101,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $5,564 | $101,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $558 | $101,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $569 | $101,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $558 | $101,600 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Joann Neumann
Compass RE
(610) 551-1609
1 in this area
27 Total Sales
-
A
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Andy Black
Redfin Corporation
-
Seller's Agent in 2020
Ayse Clay
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
(484) 433-3810
1 in this area
133 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2013
Lynn Romolini
BHHS Fox & Roach
(610) 308-2324
64 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PADE509894
APN: 38-03-02951-00
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