NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1531 Blackrock Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $317,000 - $366,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$278/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2019

Last sale price $220,000 $180 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,473/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of May 2019

Best location in the neighborhood! This is the house that everyone rides by and wonders if it will ever go for sale! Well, here it is! Beautifully maintained Swarthmorewood twin with one of the largest yards in the neighborhood. Pull into your private driveway and enter the house through the large enclosed porch. The entrance foyer is done in ceramic tile that leads to the large living room with lots of sunlight and the formal dining room. The newer kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space and an outside exit to the huge patio and shed. The second floor has a very large master bedroom with a double door organized closet. There are two additional bedrooms and a newer ceramic tile bath all done in neutral colors. The attic has new pull down stairs for easy access for additional storage. The basement is a huge finished space with wall to wall carpeting and tile floor and an electric fireplace. Still allowing for laundry and storage with an outside exit to the back yard. This home has newer wall to wall carpeting in the living room and dining room. There are hardwood floors under all of the carpets first floor and second floor. There is newer gas heat and central air, 200 amp electrical service and six panel doors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Teresa Huddell

RE/MAX Hometown Realtors License #AB066851 Listed on: 03/20/2019

RE/MAX Hometown Realtors

Last Buyer's Agent

Norman Carey

RE/MAX Hometown Realtors

RE/MAX Hometown Realtors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 4,922 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 121.00 x 96.00

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Grace Park Elementary School
  • Ridley Middle School
  • Ridley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Swarthmorewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 158-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-02-00199-00

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Remarks Public: Best location in the neighborhood! This is the house that everyone rides by and wonders if it will ever go for sale! Well, here it is! Beautifully maintained Swarthmorewood twin with one of the largest yards in the neighborhood. Pull into your private driveway and enter the house through the large enclosed porch. The entrance foyer is done in ceramic tile that leads to the large living room with lots of sunlight and the formal dining room. The newer kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space and an outside exit to the huge patio and shed. The second floor has a very large master bedroom with a double door organized closet. There are two additional bedrooms and a newer ceramic tile bath all done in neutral colors. The attic has new pull down stairs for easy access for additional storage. The basement is a huge finished space with wall to wall carpeting and tile floor and an electric fireplace. Still allowing for laundry and storage with an outside exit to the back yard. This home has newer wall to wall carpeting in the living room and dining room. There are hardwood floors under all of the carpets first floor and second floor. There is newer gas heat and central air, 200 amp electrical service and six panel doors.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1224
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 183.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1531

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
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RIDLEY
  • Elementary School: GRACE PARK
  • Middle School: RIDLEY
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397359
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: GRACE PARK
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: RIDLEY

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 78690.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31760.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 121.00 x 96.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4922.00
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 542709
  • School Tax: 4499.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6141.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-02-00199-00
  • Tax Lot: 158-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 05/21/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RIDLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2019
Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Jones Robert E and Jones Rita
Bought by
Gerhart Benn and Gerhart Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Teresa Huddell
RE/MAX Hometown Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Norman Carey
RE/MAX Hometown Realtors
List Price
$225,000
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-2.22%
Current Estimated Value
$340,742

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$120,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.15%
Original Mortgage
$225,280
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 1989
Sold by
Jones Robert E
Bought by
Jones Robert E and Jones Rita
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
Gerhart Benn $220,000 Ts Executive Abstract Llc
Jones Robert E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gerhart Benn $60,000
Open Gerhart Benn $227,074
Closed Gerhart Benn $225,280
Previous Owner Jones Robert E $50,000
Previous Owner Jones Robert E $34,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Sold $220,000 -2.2% $180 / Sq Ft
03/25/2019 03/25/19 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2019 03/20/19 For Sale $225,000 -- $184 / 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 $6,904 $198,830 $62,210 $136,620
2023 $6,603 $198,830 $62,210 $136,620
2022 $6,392 $198,830 $62,210 $136,620
2021 $9,894 $198,830 $62,210 $136,620
2020 $6,239 $110,450 $31,760 $78,690
2019 $6,125 $110,450 $31,760 $78,690
2018 $6,049 $110,450 $0 $0
2017 $6,049 $110,450 $0 $0
2016 $606 $110,450 $0 $0
2015 $619 $110,450 $0 $0
2014 $606 $110,450 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE439782

Bright MLS

APN: 38-02-00199-00