NOT LISTED FOR SALE

214 Elm Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $1,404,837 - $1,763,000

8 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,118 Sq Ft
$315/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2014

Last sale price $913,500 $178 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,726/month

Highlights

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Tudor Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2014

Incredibly Grand Tudor Revival home built circa 1888 for Irvin Scott, co-founder of Scott Paper and first Mayor of Swarthmore! This 6+ Bedroom, 4.5 Bath is an incredibly special, gorgeous home with large spacious rooms, high ceilings, open floorplan and lots and lots of daylight throughout! The first floor has a large foyer with built-in bench, grand, spacious Great Room/Living Room with gorgeous wood-burning fireplace, lots of over-sized windows and custom built-in cabinetry. There is access to the stunning wrap-around porch with plenty of space for dining and conversation as well as outdoor grilling. There is also access from the porch into the large and lovely Dining Room with picture window and original stained glass windows. The adjoining gourmet eat-in kitchen is stunning with granite counters, island with breakfast bar, built-in microwave, soft-close custom cabinetry, custom lighting and tile, bar sink, pantry and many other special features! There is also a back staircase leading to the basement mudroom and laundry room, as well as, to the home's side entrance. Also on the first floor is a spacious powder room with designer vanity, office area and large coat closet. The 2nd floor has a large landing area with an impressive, beautiful wall-mounted ornate gold-gilted mirror and large linen closet. The Master Bedroom is spacious with lots of light, ceiling fan, walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. The 2nd Bedroom is completely light-filled with a birds-eye view of the sprawling grounds. A Jack and Jill bathroom connects this bedroom with the 3rd Bedroom which is traditional in size with ample closets and windows on all three sides. There is a wonderful large family room on the 2nd floor with decorative fireplace, ceiling fan and separate intimate sitting room with large walk-in closet. There is another full hall bath on this floor as well. The third floor has 3 good-sized rooms all with their own unique special features and plenty of storage and hall full bath with gorgeous old marble sink and porcelain tub. The grounds of this house are beautifully landscaped and the views from the porch and windows inside are unparalleled! 214 Elm is a very special property rich in history and special features.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Foggo

(610) 608-7459 Heidi.foggo@compass.com Compass RE Listed on: 03/20/2014

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Kaufman

(610) 246-3187 erica.kaufman@compass.com Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,152

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 150x167
  • Corner Lot
  • Back and Side Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,118 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Stained Glass
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 4.5 Bathrooms

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School
  • Strath Haven Middle School
  • Strath Haven High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 150-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00479-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,152

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator All In "As-Is" Condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5118
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5118
  • Net Sq Ft: 5118.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 183.18
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5118
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 214

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
  • Middle School: STRATH HAVEN
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Corner, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.57
  • Lot Dimensions: 150X167
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 24829.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20152.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00479-00
  • Tax Lot: 150-000
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 07/01/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2014
Closed on
Jun 13, 2014
Sold by
Lowe Richard H and Mcaboy Marjorie E
Bought by
Woolf David J and Woolf Kimberly D
Seller's Agent
Heidi Foggo
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Erica Kaufman
Compass RE
List Price
$937,500
Sold Price
$913,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-2.56%
Current Estimated Value
$1,611,209

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$697,709
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$413,500
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2003
Sold by
Everett Carl B and Everett Julie L
Bought by
Lowe Richard H and Mcaboy Marjorie E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$512,000
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Woolf David J $913,500 None Available
Lowe Richard H $640,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Woolf David J $413,500
Previous Owner Lowe Richard H $512,000
Closed Lowe Richard H $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2014 07/01/14 Sold $913,500 -2.6% $178 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2014 04/09/14 For Sale $937,500 0.0% $183 / Sq Ft
04/08/2014 04/08/14 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2014 03/23/14 Price Changed $937,500 +0.1% $183 / Sq Ft
03/20/2014 03/20/14 For Sale $936,500 -- $183 / 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 $26,202 $727,110 $180,040 $547,070
2024 $26,202 $727,110 $180,040 $547,070
2023 $25,187 $727,110 $180,040 $547,070
2022 $24,520 $727,110 $180,040 $547,070
2021 $39,937 $727,110 $180,040 $547,070
2020 $23,927 $410,120 $134,220 $275,900
2019 $23,324 $410,120 $134,220 $275,900
2018 $22,939 $410,120 $0 $0
2017 $22,424 $410,120 $0 $0
2016 $2,251 $392,810 $0 $0
2015 $2,156 $392,810 $0 $0
2014 $2,156 $392,810 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002847944

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00479-00