NOT LISTED FOR SALE

123 S Princeton Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $1,170,000 - $1,328,998

8 Beds
3.5 Baths
7,762 Sq Ft
$161/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 18, 2015

Last sale price $600,000 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 109% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,832/month

175 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Thatcher Park

About This Home

As of June 2015

Are you ready for the spring market? This is the unique home you've been waiting for at a fabulous price! Available for the first time in over 40 yrs! A spacious 8 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 3 story Stone Romanesque Revival that has been updated and maintained throughout the years ? including all NEW 200 Amp Electrical Service, Updated Windows and Updated Kitchen! Character, quality, grandness, and imagination abound at 123 S. Princeton Ave - a true Swarthmore treasure. Built at the end of the Victorian age - a period described in American Architecture as the greatest era of construction the world has ever seen. Swarthmore's reputation for architectural character comes from homes such as this. The signature 3 story Stone Turrets are simply a magical experience from inside as well as out. An enormous wraparound front porch leads to a gracious foyer, highlighting the grand staircase - equally welcoming for entertaining or a relaxing time at home. Every turn of this home offers eye catching details and awe inspired pause - grand period fixtures, large pocket doors, quality millwork, detailed trim, and built-ins, including custom curved bookshelves in the turreted rooms. Pocket window shutters, 6 decorative fireplaces each with their own uniqueness including marble surround and grand tiling that are simply works of art. Warm, sun drenched rooms offer fabulous views from all angles. Look out to the serene garden from your updated kitchen or enjoy tree top views from the third floor turreted room! Relax in your turreted majestic Master Bedroom Suite! The list goes on? Office Space (or First Floor Living) with private entrance, back staircase with winding hallway, mature plantings in a delightful yard offering winding pathways as well as open space to let your imagination soar. All this just 2 blocks from downtown Swarthmore! Proximity to Swarthmore College campus, train to Center City, major routes and Philadelphia International Airport complete the package for this wonderful home! Come and fall in love with this architectural gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carlin McCoy

Sureway Realty License #RS320454 Listed on: 11/14/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi Foggo

Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1895

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School
  • Strath Haven Middle School
  • Strath Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 168-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00976-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1895

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Remarks Public: Are you ready for the spring market? This is the unique home you've been waiting for at a fabulous price! Available for the first time in over 40 yrs! A spacious 8 Bedroom 3.5 Bath 3 story Stone Romanesque Revival that has been updated and maintained throughout the years ? including all NEW 200 Amp Electrical Service, Updated Windows and Updated Kitchen! Character, quality, grandness, and imagination abound at 123 S. Princeton Ave - a true Swarthmore treasure. Built at the end of the Victorian age - a period described in American Architecture as the greatest era of construction the world has ever seen. Swarthmore's reputation for architectural character comes from homes such as this. The signature 3 story Stone Turrets are simply a magical experience from inside as well as out. An enormous wraparound front porch leads to a gracious foyer, highlighting the grand staircase - equally welcoming for entertaining or a relaxing time at home. Every turn of this home offers eye catching details and awe inspired pause - grand period fixtures, large pocket doors, quality millwork, detailed trim, and built-ins, including custom curved bookshelves in the turreted rooms. Pocket window shutters, 6 decorative fireplaces each with their own uniqueness including marble surround and grand tiling that are simply works of art. Warm, sun drenched rooms offer fabulous views from all angles. Look out to the serene garden from your updated kitchen or enjoy tree top views from the third floor turreted room! Relax in your turreted majestic Master Bedroom Suite! The list goes on? Office Space (or First Floor Living) with private entrance, back staircase with winding hallway, mature plantings in a delightful yard offering winding pathways as well as open space to let your imagination soar. All this just 2 blocks from downtown Swarthmore! Proximity to Swarthmore College campus, train to Center City, major routes and Philadelphia International Airport complete the package for this wonderful home! Come and fall in love with this architectural gem!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 7762
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 7762
  • Net Sq Ft: 5104.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 118.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5683
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2079
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 123

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
  • Middle School: STRATH HAVEN
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 188X213X291 IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19975.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 565820
  • Tax Annual Amount: 18248.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00976-00
  • Tax Lot: 168-000
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 06/18/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2014
Closed on
Jun 12, 2015
Sold by
Brodsky John and Rosenback Ingrid
Bought by
Hodges William B and Disney Denise K
Seller's Agent
Carlin McCoy
Sureway Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Foggo
Compass RE
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-24.91%
Current Estimated Value
$1,253,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$653,500
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.24%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Outstanding Balance
$378,183
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$726,473

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2007
Sold by
Brodsky John
Bought by
Brodsky John and Rosenback Ingrid
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hodges William B $600,000 Attorney
Brodsky John -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hodges William B $100,000
Open Hodges William B $480,000
Previous Owner Brodsky John $125,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2015 06/18/15 Sold $600,000 -11.1% $77 / Sq Ft
05/08/2015 05/08/15 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2015 03/31/15 Price Changed $675,000 -9.9% $87 / Sq Ft
02/10/2015 02/10/15 Price Changed $749,500 -6.2% $97 / Sq Ft
11/14/2014 11/14/14 For Sale $799,000 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $22,910 $635,750 $131,310 $504,440
2023 $22,022 $635,750 $131,310 $504,440
2022 $21,439 $635,750 $131,310 $504,440
2021 $34,919 $635,750 $131,310 $504,440
2020 $20,420 $350,000 $94,300 $255,700
2019 $19,905 $350,000 $94,300 $255,700
2018 $19,576 $350,000 $0 $0
2017 $19,137 $350,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,921 $350,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,921 $350,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,960 $350,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003152200

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00976-00