$295,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2012

129 S Swarthmore Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,061 Sq Ft
0.64 Acres

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Little Crum Creek Park

About This Home

As of July 2015

Enjoy living in Swarthmore - close to Swarthmore village, college and R3 train without paying the high taxes! Swarthmore mailing address; Springfield twp. Charming front porch greets you as you enter LR w/fireplace; lg DR; office all w/gleaming, beautifully finish wood floors and 8" wood trim. Entertainment room w/french doors leading back to front porch. Cooks kitchen w/island and new dishwasher; laundry room; mud room that could also be used as breakfast room leading to large deck w/built-in bench and hot tub for summer relaxing and easy entertaining; overlooks deep back yard with existing landscaping and SMALL stream at far end of yard; trex stairs lead down to driveway/garage; full bath completes first fl. MBR and 3rd BR has new carpet and newer replacement windows; large 2nd BR and 2nd full bath completes 2nd fl. Finished basement with workbench and OE to driveway. Home has been freshly painted throughout; security system; 3 A/C window/wall units included. Well loved home don't pass this one by!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

EILEEN O'BRIEN

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 03/04/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Tuss

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,447

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.64 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 109x257
  • Open Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,061 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Richardson Middle School
  • Springfield High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 001-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42-00-06921-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,447

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitc Appl; Washer/Dryer; 52" Tv W/Sound Sys; Hot Tub-All In As-Is Con
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Island, Whirlpool/Hottub
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2061
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2061
  • Net Sq Ft: 2061.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 143.13
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2061
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • 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
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator, Baseboard
  • 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: SPRINGFIELD
  • Middle School: RICHARDSON
  • High School: SPRINGFIELD
  • School District Key: 300200397362
  • High School: SPRINGFIELD
  • Middle Or Junior School: RICHARDSON

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.64
  • Lot Dimensions: 109X257
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 27952.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 563502
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5447.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42-00-06921-00
  • Tax Lot: 001-000
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 07/18/2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2015
Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Watt Zachary and Watt Amber
Bought by
Cunningham Kevin Allen and Hanzlik Josa Ann
Seller's Agent
Brooke Penders
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Wesley Johnson
Evergreene Realty LLC
List Price
$344,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.29%
Current Estimated Value
$692,313

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$347,313
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.93%
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2012
Closed on
Jul 16, 2012
Sold by
Woods James T and Woods Lauralee
Bought by
Watt Zachary and Watt Amber
Seller's Agent
EILEEN O'BRIEN
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Tuss
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List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$295,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%
Original Mortgage
$289,656
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2002
Sold by
Massimiano Joseph R
Bought by
Woods James T and Woods Lauralee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,600
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1997
Sold by
Markert Thomas and Markert Mary Ann
Bought by
Massimiano Joseph R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,350
Interest Rate
7.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $345,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Deed $295,000 None Available
Deed $239,500 First American Title Ins Co
Deed $156,500 T A Title Insurance Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $261,000 New Conventional
Closed $276,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $289,656 FHA
Previous Owner $191,600 Balloon
Previous Owner $117,350 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $23,950 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2015 07/13/15 Sold $345,000 +0.3% $143 / Sq Ft
06/23/2015 06/23/15 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2015 05/22/15 For Sale $344,000 +16.6% $143 / Sq Ft
07/18/2012 07/18/12 Sold $295,000 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft
04/15/2012 04/15/12 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2012 03/04/12 For Sale $295,000 -- $143 / 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
2025 $7,278 $258,940 $93,010 $165,930
2024 $7,278 $258,940 $93,010 $165,930
2023 $7,008 $258,940 $93,010 $165,930
2022 $6,856 $258,940 $93,010 $165,930
2021 $10,618 $258,940 $93,010 $165,930
2020 $6,420 $141,680 $56,010 $85,670
2019 $6,269 $141,680 $56,010 $85,670
2018 $6,180 $141,680 $0 $0
2017 $6,037 $141,680 $0 $0
2016 $778 $141,680 $0 $0
2015 $778 $141,680 $0 $0
2014 $778 $141,680 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003890814

Bright MLS

APN: 42-00-06921-00