NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1540 Blackrock Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $326,068 - $347,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,224 Sq Ft
$276/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2020

Last sale price $238,000 $194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,346/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of July 2020

Welcome to 1540 Blackrock Road in the highly desirable Swarthmorewood neighborhood offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and over 1,200 square feet. Located just minutes to shopping, 476, 95 and in the desired Ridley school district. This home is move in ready and will be sure to impress you. As you enter the home notice the lovely living and dining room. The kitchen is fantastic with stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops & modern cabinets with more than enough storage space. Off of the kitchen is the basement which is fully finished. The basement is fantastic making for a great family room, playroom, office etc. The second level offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathrooms. The master is perfect with a great amount of closet space. A sunroom is attached to the house adding more living space. 1540 Blackrock Road has so much to offer and will not last! Call to schedule a private showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Max Lomas

(215) 207-8676 maxelomas@gmail.com Real Broker LLC License #RS342877 Listed on: 06/18/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Lovett

(215) 816-6693 monicalovett.ml@gmail.com Compass RE

Compass RE

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,883

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 2,439 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 26.00 x 103.00

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,224 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Swarthmorewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 063-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-02-00130-00

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,883

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1540 Blackrock Road in the highly desirable Swarthmorewood neighborhood offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and over 1,200 square feet. Located just minutes to shopping, 476, 95 and in the desired Ridley school district. This home is move in ready and will be sure to impress you. As you enter the home notice the lovely living and dining room. The kitchen is fantastic with stainless steel appliances, upgraded countertops & modern cabinets with more than enough storage space. Off of the kitchen is the basement which is fully finished. The basement is fantastic making for a great family room, playroom, office etc. The second level offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathrooms. The master is perfect with a great amount of closet space. A sunroom is attached to the house adding more living space. 1540 Blackrock Road has so much to offer and will not last! Call to schedule a private showing today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1224
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1224
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 187.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1540

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
  • 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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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: RIDLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397359
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 75330.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28810.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 26.00 x 103.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2439.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 542640
  • School Tax: 4301.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5883.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-02-00130-00
  • Tax Lot: 063-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1224
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/24/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: RIDLEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Tate John T
Bought by
Tate John T
Current Estimated Value
$337,517

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$249,744
Outstanding Balance
$248,858
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$75,325

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
Jul 23, 2020
Sold by
Rubicon Group Inc
Bought by
Tate John
Seller's Agent
Max Lomas
Real Broker LLC
Buyer's Agent
Monica Lovett
Compass RE
List Price
$234,900
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.32%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.15%
Original Mortgage
$243,474
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2020
Sold by
Rlt Margaret M Kennedy
Bought by
The Rubicon Group Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2010
Sold by
Kennedy Margaret M
Bought by
Kennedy Margaret M
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
Tate John T -- Vylla Title
Tate John T -- Vylla Title
Tate John $238,000 None Available
The Rubicon Group Inc $111,873 Legacy Title
Kennedy Margaret M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tate John T $249,744
Closed Tate John T $249,744
Previous Owner Tate John $243,474
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $238,000 +3.5% $194 / Sq Ft
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2020 06/25/20 Price Changed $229,900 -2.1% $188 / Sq Ft
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $234,900 -- $192 / 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 $6,688 $192,610 $56,450 $136,160
2024 $6,688 $192,610 $56,450 $136,160
2023 $6,397 $192,610 $56,450 $136,160
2022 $6,192 $192,610 $56,450 $136,160
2021 $9,585 $192,610 $56,450 $136,160
2020 $5,883 $104,140 $28,810 $75,330
2019 $5,775 $104,140 $28,810 $75,330
2018 $5,703 $104,140 $0 $0
2017 $5,703 $104,140 $0 $0
2016 $572 $104,140 $0 $0
2015 $583 $104,140 $0 $0
2014 $572 $104,140 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Max Lomas

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Max Lomas

    Real Broker LLC

    (215) 207-8676

    843 Total Sales

    Max Lomas
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  • Monica Lovett

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Monica Lovett

    Compass RE

    (215) 816-6693

    29 Total Sales

    Monica Lovett
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE520650

Bright MLS

APN: 38-02-00130-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Swarthmore 19081

1540 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA

This home is located at 1540 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081 since 18 June 2020 and is currently estimated at $337,517, approximately $275 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 1540 Blackrock Rd is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including Grace Park Elementary School, Ridley Middle School, and Ridley High School.

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