$550,000
SOLD NOV 25, 2025

20 Yale Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$409 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • Springfield High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Little Crum Creek Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

Welcome to 20 Yale Avenue, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2-Bath Cape Cod nestled on nearly half an acre. Situated on a rare, park-like lot, this home offers a serene setting just across the street from lovely LIttle Crum Creek Park, and is convenient to Swarthmore’s vibrant downtown, including shops, dining, cafes and the Septa Regional Rail Station to Center City. The Swarthmore College campus is just steps away and offers the beauty of Scott Arboretum and many fantastic cultural events. Once inside you find a bright and welcoming floor plan with an updated Kitchen that opens seamlessly to the Dining Room, perfect for daily living and entertaining. The spacious first floor features two Bedrooms and a Full Bath,and upstairs, there are two additional generously sized Bedrooms and a second updated Bath. The finished Basement provides valuable bonus living space, ideal for a Family Room, Play Area, Fitness Space, or Media Room. Outside, you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening meals on the charming Screened Porch overlooking the expansive backyard–an outdoor oasis with room to garden, play, and relax. This home’s versatile layout, and valuable updates including a new roof (2025), new HVAC (2024), new shed, and incredible yard, combined with the ultra-walkable location, 20 Yale Ave offers convenience, character, and comfort in one exceptional home. Any and all offers due October 28th at Noon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dylan Terenick

(215) 900-7339 dylan.terenick@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media License #RS354369 Listed on: 10/22/2025

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Co-Listed By

Becky Hansen

(610) 247-9388 becky.hansen@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Cathy Agan

(484) 343-5076 cathy.agan@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media License #RS351571

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58.00 x 375.00
  • Property is zoned R-10

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Utility Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Schools

  • Springfield High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 022-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 42-00-08131-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,301

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tree Swing
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, and Shed, all in "as is" condition for no monetary value
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 10/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Screened Porch
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 360.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: SPRINGFIELD

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 58.00 x 375.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21344.00
  • Zoning: R-10

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5403.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7301.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42-00-08131-00
  • Tax Lot: 022-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SPRINGFIELD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Mckee Michael Mc and Mckee Monica Mc
Bought by
Klein Rachel and Mccormick Sean
Seller's Agent
David McKee
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Tony Salloum
Compass RE
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$375,500
Premium/Discount to List
$26,500
7.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%
Original Mortgage
$300,400
Outstanding Balance
$265,876
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$220,415

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2015
Closed on
Jul 10, 2015
Sold by
Lutz Daniel R and Lutz Michael J
Bought by
Mckee Michael and Mckee Monica
Seller's Agent
Eileen Williams
RE/MAX Preferred - Newtown Square
Buyer's Agent
JOE MCKEE
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$259,900
Sold Price
$238,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,900
-8.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%
Original Mortgage
$190,400
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2015
Sold by
Shaner Karen L and Lutz Daniel R
Bought by
Lutz Daniel R and Lutz Michael J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2004
Sold by
Shaner Karen L and Lutz Daniel R
Bought by
Lutz Cecilia G and Shaner Karen L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2004
Sold by
Lutz Cecilia G
Bought by
Shaner Karen L and Lutz Daniel R
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $375,500 Ts Executive Closing Svcs Ll
Deed $238,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/25/2025 11/25/25 Sold $550,000 +13.4% $409 / Sq Ft
10/28/2025 10/28/25 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2025 10/22/25 For Sale $485,000 +29.2% $361 / Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $375,500 -2.5% $171 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Price Changed $385,000 +4.3% $175 / Sq Ft
05/23/2020 05/23/20 Price Changed $369,000 +5.7% $168 / Sq Ft
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $349,000 +46.6% $159 / Sq Ft
07/10/2015 07/10/15 Sold $238,000 -4.8% $136 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/09/2015 06/09/15 Pending -- -- --
04/28/2015 04/28/15 Price Changed $249,900 -3.8% $143 / Sq Ft
03/15/2015 03/15/15 For Sale $259,900 -- $149 / 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 $6,848 $243,630 $94,070 $149,560
2024 $6,848 $243,630 $94,070 $149,560
2023 $6,594 $243,630 $94,070 $149,560
2022 $6,451 $243,630 $94,070 $149,560
2021 $9,990 $243,630 $94,070 $149,560
2020 $6,120 $135,060 $56,640 $78,420
2019 $5,976 $135,060 $56,640 $78,420
2018 $5,891 $135,060 $0 $0
2017 $5,755 $135,060 $0 $0
2016 $741 $135,060 $0 $0
2015 $741 $135,060 $0 $0
2014 $756 $135,060 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2102300

Bright MLS

APN: 42-00-08131-00