NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Blackrock Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $304,000 - $345,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,448 Sq Ft
$227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 28, 2018

Last sale price $175,000 $121 Per Sq Ft

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,374/month

124 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of September 2018

Lovely, expanded brick Ridley home looking for a new owner! This convenient yet secluded setting offers privacy with easy access to many points of interest (the Blue Route is nearby so you can easily get to downtown, NJ or DE locations) and shopping! The home has been well-maintained and offers ample space both inside and out to enjoy. The exterior offers front and rear yards with a private driveway and storage shed, The main floor offers: a large formal Living Room with a beautiful brick-veneer electric fireplace (with mantel) and a closet; a formal Dining Room with a hardwood floor, wainscoting and sliding doors to the rear Family Room addition; an Eat-in Kitchen with a ceramic tile floor, electric cooking, cherry cabinets, granite tile counters, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, access to the convenient Powder Room and the finished lower level Rec Room; the Family Room offers access to the Kitchen and Dining Room, ample sunlight, a ceiling fan, a skylight and an outside entrance. The upper level offers a Main Bedroom with two large closets, two additional Bedrooms with ceiling fans and a Hall with a full ceramic tile Bath, a large closet (one side for linen) and pull-down stairs to Attic storage. The full-size Basement has a finished front Rec Room with three closets as well as a rear section with a gas burner, a gas water heater, a circuit breaker panel (200 amp) and a laundry Area (electric is available). Energy efficient (insulated double pane)/ tilt-in replacement windows. The central air was added in 2016. Award winning Ridley Schools! Walking distance to Blackrock Park. Take a look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Wetzel

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #AB066640 Listed on: 03/14/2018

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Theresa Marker-Goodman

Keller Williams Real Estate - Media License #RS323531

Keller Williams Real Estate - Media

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 5,271 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x129
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,448 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

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

Schools

  • Ridley Middle School
  • Ridley High School

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Exterior Lighting

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Swarthmorewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 012-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-02-00120-00

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Negotiable: Washer; Dryer (Electric); Refrigerator.
  • Inclusions: B/I Dishwasher; B/I Microwave; Ceiling Fans; Dr Chandelier; Shed.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Remarks Public: Lovely, expanded brick Ridley home looking for a new owner! This convenient yet secluded setting offers privacy with easy access to many points of interest (the Blue Route is nearby so you can easily get to downtown, NJ or DE locations) and shopping! The home has been well-maintained and offers ample space both inside and out to enjoy. The exterior offers front and rear yards with a private driveway and storage shed, The main floor offers: a large formal Living Room with a beautiful brick-veneer electric fireplace (with mantel) and a closet; a formal Dining Room with a hardwood floor, wainscoting and sliding doors to the rear Family Room addition; an Eat-in Kitchen with a ceramic tile floor, electric cooking, cherry cabinets, granite tile counters, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, access to the convenient Powder Room and the finished lower level Rec Room; the Family Room offers access to the Kitchen and Dining Room, ample sunlight, a ceiling fan, a skylight and an outside entrance. The upper level offers a Main Bedroom with two large closets, two additional Bedrooms with ceiling fans and a Hall with a full ceramic tile Bath, a large closet (one side for linen) and pull-down stairs to Attic storage. The full-size Basement has a finished front Rec Room with three closets as well as a rear section with a gas burner, a gas water heater, a circuit breaker panel (200 amp) and a laundry Area (electric is available). Energy efficient (insulated double pane)/ tilt-in replacement windows. The central air was added in 2016. Award winning Ridley Schools! Walking distance to Blackrock Park. Take a look!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1448
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1448
  • Net Sq Ft: 1448.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 124.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1448
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1520

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: 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: 3
  • Parking Features: Street, Private
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RIDLEY
  • Middle School: RIDLEY
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397359
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: RIDLEY

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 44X129
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5271.00
  • Zoning: RESI

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 542635
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6327.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-02-00120-00
  • Tax Lot: 012-000
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 09/28/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RIDLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2018
Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Petrone Nicholas S and Petrone Linda K
Bought by
Marsh Francis X
Seller's Agent
Andrew Wetzel
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Theresa Marker-Goodman
Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.78%
Current Estimated Value
$328,449

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$153,449
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.50%
Original Mortgage
$160,256
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Marsh Francis X $175,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Marsh Francis X $14,592
Previous Owner Marsh Francis X $160,256
Previous Owner Petrone Linda K $59,457
Previous Owner Petrone Nicholas J $30,187
Previous Owner Petrone Nicholas J $102,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/28/2018 09/28/18 Sold $175,000 -2.8% $121 / Sq Ft
07/20/2018 07/20/18 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2018 05/30/18 For Sale $180,000 0.0% $124 / Sq Ft
03/17/2018 03/17/18 For Sale $180,000 -- $124 / 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 $6,526 $187,950 $63,420 $124,530
2023 $6,242 $187,950 $63,420 $124,530
2022 $6,042 $187,950 $63,420 $124,530
2021 $9,353 $187,950 $63,420 $124,530
2020 $6,429 $113,800 $32,370 $81,430
2019 $6,311 $113,800 $32,370 $81,430
2018 $6,232 $113,800 $0 $0
2017 $6,232 $113,800 $0 $0
2016 $625 $113,800 $0 $0
2015 $637 $113,800 $0 $0
2014 $637 $113,800 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000281116

Bright MLS

APN: 38-02-00120-00