NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1421 Blackrock Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $326,000 - $397,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2019

Last sale price $225,000 $184 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,587/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2019

NOT JUST A PLACE TO LIVE..BUT A PLACE TO LOVE! All things bright and beautiful! You'll never want for any of life's little pleasures here at #1421 Blackrock. Upgraded and updated twin in popular Swarthmorewood. Renovated in 2014 when current owners purchased, and many amenities added since then. Lovely front yard with zoysia grass that will be green and lush soon.Extra outlets, newer PVC piping and water lines.Modern wall colors and decor throughout, 6 panel doors and Central Air. 34x112 lot. A covered entry and steel door with lead glass insert opens to the living room to the right. Here you'll find the staircase to the 2nd flr,floating floor, & a triple window in front.There is a deep closet w/lots of organized pullout bins and shelves.To the left of the entry is the open floor plan kitchen and eating space..triple and single windows here too for tons of natural light. Neutral tile flooring, granite topped island w/ BI DW, deep S/S sink, cabinets and drawers..plus 3 good-looking high chairs. Wolf antiqued, medium cherry cabinetry, Hampton Bay CF,stainless appliances ( Frigidare side by side fridge,microwave,gas stove) & Insinkerator GD.Plenty of prep space too.Light fixtures and track lighting from Wayfair in the Chip and Joanna Gaines fashion.The backsplash is glass tile. There is a great space for the table for family dinners.The kitchen door opens to the spacious, freshly painted, covered deck w/ high ceiling & CF that looks out to the flat,fenced yard.Just off the kitchen is the 1st flr powder room w/neutral CT floor, black pedivan w/matching mirror and 3-lt bar overhead. In the lower level is the completely & beautifully finished family room, that shows off neutral, Berber carpeting & recessed lighting.BONUS: a cherry wood bar w/ 4 stools, and a high top bar table w/ stools as well.They fit in the alcove area w/high window, along with the black fridge & lighted closet.What fun you'll have here!The new water meter is hidden under the hinged door at the base of the steps.The walls are taupe.Housed in the back utility room, w/painted cement walls, is the 100 amp electric service, the HVAC system (serviced 12/18) w/Aprilaire humidifier, new chimney liner(2016)& the laundry & storage areas.A wall of bifold doors closes it off from the FR. The front load dryer & top load washer are Energy Star efficient LG brand. An exit door leads to the area below the deck.There is storage under the basement steps as well. Check out the 3 good-size bedrooms on the 2nd floor, with CF's & vinyl blinds.The Master bedroom is in front, and boasts grey walls, an alcove for a piece of furniture,a double window & a large wall of closets. The other 2 BR's are neutrally decorated for whoever will utilize them. The hall bath come complete w newer, neutral CT on the floor and half way up the wall, light coffee walls,a beveled mirror/medicine cabinet w/ 3-lt bar overhead, deep tub, arched cherry vanity sink, cordless pleated shade on the window & a special nook w/3 shelves for linens. A large closet can be found in the hall.There are Bessler stairs in the hallway to a partially floored attic space for storage. It was re-insulated in 2016. With Spring upon us,you can make the most of the back yard space, which, besides the yard, includes two patios and a pavered area for a grille.One of the patios is just past the deck..the other is on the side of the yard with the fence gate to the long driveway for 2+ cars.There is a corner rock garden space , as well as a newer, coffee ,vinyl-sided shed that complements the colors of the house,for garden tools and such. The replacement windows t/o are capped. What a convenient neighborhood! --close to major highways,with a park just down the street, and just a short distance to community shopping center, the Swarthmore Coop, and the 320 Market Cafe. The Malls are nor far either. The sellers offer a FREE home warranty to the new buyer(s)!Wow!So,what are you waiting for?Come visit your future home. STEP INTO STYLE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maureen Ingelsby

Keller Williams Real Estate - Media License #RS194186L Listed on: 03/26/2019

Keller Williams Real Estate - Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Facenda

RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square License #RS289982

RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1957 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34.00 x 112.00
  • Wood Fence
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Basement Windows

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Private Parking
  • Shared Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Lowered Light Switches
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Schools

  • Ridley Middle School
  • Ridley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Swarthmorewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Tax Lot 194-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-02-00114-00

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1957 | Remodeled in 2014

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Switches/Outlets
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer, 2 refrigerators, wood bar, pub table, 7 stools
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Year Renovated: 2014
  • Remarks Public: NOT JUST A PLACE TO LIVE..BUT A PLACE TO LOVE! All things bright and beautiful! You'll never want for any of life's little pleasures here at #1421 Blackrock. Upgraded and updated twin in popular Swarthmorewood. Renovated in 2014 when current owners purchased, and many amenities added since then. Lovely front yard with zoysia grass that will be green and lush soon.Extra outlets, newer PVC piping and water lines.Modern wall colors and decor throughout, 6 panel doors and Central Air. 34x112 lot. A covered entry and steel door with lead glass insert opens to the living room to the right. Here you'll find the staircase to the 2nd flr,floating floor, & a triple window in front.There is a deep closet w/lots of organized pullout bins and shelves.To the left of the entry is the open floor plan kitchen and eating space..triple and single windows here too for tons of natural light. Neutral tile flooring, granite topped island w/ BI DW, deep S/S sink, cabinets and drawers..plus 3 good-looking high chairs. Wolf antiqued, medium cherry cabinetry, Hampton Bay CF,stainless appliances ( Frigidare side by side fridge,microwave,gas stove) & Insinkerator GD.Plenty of prep space too.Light fixtures and track lighting from Wayfair in the Chip and Joanna Gaines fashion.The backsplash is glass tile. There is a great space for the table for family dinners.The kitchen door opens to the spacious, freshly painted, covered deck w/ high ceiling & CF that looks out to the flat,fenced yard.Just off the kitchen is the 1st flr powder room w/neutral CT floor, black pedivan w/matching mirror and 3-lt bar overhead. In the lower level is the completely & beautifully finished family room, that shows off neutral, Berber carpeting & recessed lighting.BONUS: a cherry wood bar w/ 4 stools, and a high top bar table w/ stools as well.They fit in the alcove area w/high window, along with the black fridge & lighted closet.What fun you'll have here!The new water meter is hidden under the hinged door at the base of the steps.The walls are taupe.Housed in the back utility room, w/painted cement walls, is the 100 amp electric service, the HVAC system (serviced 12/18) w/Aprilaire humidifier, new chimney liner(2016)& the laundry & storage areas.A wall of bifold doors closes it off from the FR. The front load dryer & top load washer are Energy Star efficient LG brand. An exit door leads to the area below the deck.There is storage under the basement steps as well. Check out the 3 good-size bedrooms on the 2nd floor, with CF's & vinyl blinds.The Master bedroom is in front, and boasts grey walls, an alcove for a piece of furniture,a double window & a large wall of closets. The other 2 BR's are neutrally decorated for whoever will utilize them. The hall bath come complete w newer, neutral CT on the floor and half way up the wall, light coffee walls,a beveled mirror/medicine cabinet w/ 3-lt bar overhead, deep tub, arched cherry vanity sink, cordless pleated shade on the window & a special nook w/3 shelves for linens. A large closet can be found in the hall.There are Bessler stairs in the hallway to a partially floored attic space for storage. It was re-insulated in 2016. With Spring upon us,you can make the most of the back yard space, which, besides the yard, includes two patios and a pavered area for a grille.One of the patios is just past the deck..the other is on the side of the yard with the fence gate to the long driveway for 2+ cars.There is a corner rock garden space , as well as a newer, coffee ,vinyl-sided shed that complements the colors of the house,for garden tools and such. The replacement windows t/o are capped. What a convenient neighborhood! --close to major highways,with a park just down the street, and just a short distance to community shopping center, the Swarthmore Coop, and the 320 Market Cafe. The Malls are nor far either. The sellers offer a FREE home warranty to the new buyer(s)!Wow!So,what are you waiting for?Come visit your future home. STEP INTO STYLE!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Attic, Bar, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar
  • Window Features: Replacement, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Windows
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1224
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 178.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1421

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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: 3
  • Parking Features: Private, Shared Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: RIDLEY
  • Middle School: RIDLEY
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397359
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: RIDLEY

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Rear, Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 75320.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31500.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 34.00 x 112.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 542629
  • School Tax: 4351.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5939.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-02-00114-00
  • Tax Lot: 194-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 04/30/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RIDLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2019
Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Kearney Timothy J and Kearney Carolyn
Bought by
Hotchkiss Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
Maureen Ingelsby
Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
Buyer's Agent
Liz Facenda
RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
List Price
$218,977
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,023
2.75%
Current Estimated Value
$357,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.35%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Outstanding Balance
$159,264
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$191,426

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 25, 2014
Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
P B D Investment Llc
Bought by
Kearney Timothy J and Kearney Carolyn
Seller's Agent
Sherry Mattei
Keystone State Properties Group
Buyer's Agent
Sue Olshefski
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$192,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.41%
Original Mortgage
$182,400
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 2013
Sold by
Bank Of America Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2010
Sold by
Lauer Jeffrey D
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2006
Sold by
Lauer Harry J and Estate Of Margaret M Lauer
Bought by
Lauer Jeffrey D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,400
Interest Rate
8.4%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
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
Hotchkiss Jeffrey $225,000 None Available
Kearney Timothy J $192,000 None Available
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- None Available
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp -- None Available
Lauer Jeffrey D $173,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hotchkiss Jeffrey $180,000
Previous Owner Kearney Timothy J $182,400
Previous Owner Lauer Jeffrey D $188,325
Previous Owner Lauer Jeffrey D $138,400
Previous Owner Lauer Jeffrey D $25,950
Previous Owner Lauer Margaret M $38,740
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2019 04/30/19 Sold $225,000 +2.8% $184 / Sq Ft
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2019 03/26/19 For Sale $218,977 +14.1% $179 / Sq Ft
08/07/2014 08/07/14 Sold $192,000 -1.5% $157 / Sq Ft
06/11/2014 06/11/14 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2014 05/18/14 Price Changed $194,900 -2.5% $159 / Sq Ft
03/12/2014 03/12/14 Price Changed $199,998 0.0% $163 / Sq Ft
03/10/2014 03/10/14 Price Changed $199,900 +0.5% $163 / Sq Ft
02/25/2014 02/25/14 For Sale $199,000 +101.0% $163 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Sold $99,000 -11.6% $81 / Sq Ft
10/09/2013 10/09/13 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2013 09/24/13 For Sale $112,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
09/19/2013 09/19/13 Pending -- -- --
09/17/2013 09/17/13 Price Changed $112,000 -11.1% $92 / Sq Ft
08/21/2013 08/21/13 For Sale $126,000 0.0% $103 / Sq Ft
08/20/2013 08/20/13 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2013 08/06/13 Price Changed $126,000 -10.0% $103 / Sq Ft
07/10/2013 07/10/13 For Sale $140,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
05/21/2013 05/21/13 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2013 04/27/13 For Sale $140,000 -- $114 / 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 $7,347 $211,590 $61,700 $149,890
2023 $7,027 $211,590 $61,700 $149,890
2022 $6,802 $211,590 $61,700 $149,890
2021 $10,529 $211,590 $61,700 $149,890
2020 $6,034 $106,820 $31,500 $75,320
2019 $5,924 $106,820 $31,500 $75,320
2018 $5,850 $106,820 $0 $0
2017 $5,850 $106,820 $0 $0
2016 $586 $106,820 $0 $0
2015 $586 $106,820 $0 $0
2014 $586 $106,820 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE439642

Bright MLS

APN: 38-02-00114-00