NOT LISTED FOR SALE

135 Rutgers Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $597,000 - $772,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,002 Sq Ft
$345/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 19, 2018

Last sale price $391,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 77% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,919/month

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Thatcher Park

About This Home

As of January 2018

Enjoy small-town living, one block from train, town, and college. This handsome Victorian Twin has a brand-new, light-filled Kitchen with spacious maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, generous granite counter top and island with Breakfast Room. The Living Room has a woodstove and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The large Dining Room has a cupboard built into the bay window and French doors lead to the Screened Porch which you can use year-round. Beautiful wood floors in Living and Dining Rooms, and dual staircases, lead to 2nd floor. There are high ceilings throughout and original woodwork. Six Bedrooms on 2nd and 3rd floors accommodate family and friends and room for an Office or two. There are extra rooms and useful space in Basement with full Bath and an outside entrance. There are beautiful gardens, a Patio, and mature, well-maintained shade trees, yet plenty of yard for play. Classic clothesline for outdoor drying, green rain barrel for watering gardens, large storage shed & off-street parking round it out. Come take a look. "Utility costs average $150/mo for gas and electric and $61/mo for water."

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Greenwood

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media Listed on: 09/10/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

LINDA STRAUSS

BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square License #RS299548

BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 8,843 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x160
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,002 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Butlers Pantry
  • <<builtInMicrowave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 3.5 Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 085-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01046-00

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrig, W/D, Micro "As Is"Cond
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Remarks Public: Enjoy small-town living, one block from train, town, and college. This handsome Victorian Twin has a brand-new, light-filled Kitchen with spacious maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, generous granite counter top and island with Breakfast Room. The Living Room has a woodstove and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The large Dining Room has a cupboard built into the bay window and French doors lead to the Screened Porch which you can use year-round. Beautiful wood floors in Living and Dining Rooms, and dual staircases, lead to 2nd floor. There are high ceilings throughout and original woodwork. Six Bedrooms on 2nd and 3rd floors accommodate family and friends and room for an Office or two. There are extra rooms and useful space in Basement with full Bath and an outside entrance. There are beautiful gardens, a Patio, and mature, well-maintained shade trees, yet plenty of yard for play. Classic clothesline for outdoor drying, green rain barrel for watering gardens, large storage shed & off-street parking round it out. Come take a look. "Utility costs average $150/mo for gas and electric and $61/mo for water."
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stove - Wood, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 11
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 6, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2002
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2002
  • Net Sq Ft: 2002.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 198.80
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2002
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 135

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Shed
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat, Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 55X160
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8843.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 565923
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10710.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01046-00
  • Tax Lot: 085-000
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 01/19/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2017
Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Mcgarity Arthur E and Mcgarity Jane Z
Bought by
Robinson Kenneth M and Naughton Sara B
Seller's Agent
Lee Greenwood
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
LINDA STRAUSS
BHHS Fox & Roach At the Harper, Rittenhouse Square
List Price
$419,500
Sold Price
$391,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,500
-6.79%
Current Estimated Value
$691,190

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$300,190
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.50%
Original Mortgage
$371,450
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1984
Sold by
Keith Jennie and Fitzgerald Roy
Bought by
Mcgarity Arthur E and Mcgarity Jane Z
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Robinson Kenneth M $391,000 None Available
Mcgarity Arthur E $75,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robinson Kenneth M $364,500
Closed Robinson Kenneth M $371,450
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $68,000
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $226,000
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $150,000
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $123,242
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $50,000
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $100,000
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $30,095
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $93,201
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $60,000
Previous Owner Mcgarity Arthur E $40,095
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $391,000 -1.8% $195 / Sq Ft
11/28/2017 11/28/17 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Price Changed $398,000 -5.1% $199 / Sq Ft
09/10/2017 09/10/17 For Sale $419,500 -- $210 / 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 $13,223 $366,930 $115,270 $251,660
2023 $12,710 $366,930 $115,270 $251,660
2022 $12,374 $366,930 $115,270 $251,660
2021 $20,154 $366,930 $115,270 $251,660
2020 $11,170 $191,460 $82,780 $108,680
2019 $10,889 $191,460 $82,780 $108,680
2018 $10,709 $191,460 $0 $0
2017 $10,468 $191,460 $0 $0
2016 $1,051 $191,460 $0 $0
2015 $1,072 $191,460 $0 $0
2014 $1,072 $191,460 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Lee Greenwood

    BHHS Fox & Roach

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  • LINDA STRAUSS

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    LINDA STRAUSS

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 733-5713

    1 Total Sale

    LINDA STRAUSS
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000383435

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-01046-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Swarthmore 19081

135 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA

This home is located at 135 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 since 10 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $691,190, approximately $345 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 135 Rutgers Ave is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Strath Haven Middle School, and Strath Haven High School.

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