$705,000
SOLD MAR 31, 2022

215 Lafayette Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,912 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$369 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Central Air
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2022

This home is located at 215 Lafayette Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 and is currently priced at $705,000, approximately $368 per square foot. This property was built in 1915. 215 Lafayette Ave is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Strath Haven Middle School, and Strath Haven High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madeline O'Fria

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #AB067955 Listed on: 03/01/2022

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi Foggo

Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,962

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 71.50 x 159.58

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,912 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 162-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00706-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,962

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1912
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1912
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 366.06
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1912
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 215

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • 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: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 360870.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 116520.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 71.50 x 159.58
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10454.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 565556
  • School Tax: 13044.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15962.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00706-00
  • Tax Lot: 162-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1912
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 03/31/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2022
Closed on
Mar 8, 2022
Sold by
Cardell Benjamin T and Cardell Erin K
Bought by
Donato Christine and Borbee Karen
Seller's Agent
Madeline O'Fria
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Foggo
Compass RE
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.73%
Current Estimated Value
$838,071

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,071
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.94%
Original Mortgage
$564,000
Outstanding Balance
$530,789
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$294,092

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2019
Closed on
Apr 26, 2019
Sold by
Foggo Heidi Oberdiek
Bought by
Cardell Benjamin T and Cardell Erin K
Seller's Agent
Patricia Oberdiek
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Michael McCann
KW Empower
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$599,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$479,200
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2014
Sold by
R S Lee Construction Inc
Bought by
Foggo Heidi Oberdiek

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 7, 2013
Closed on
Apr 3, 2013
Sold by
Hannum Mary H and Hannum Mary F
Bought by
R S Lee Construction Inc
Seller's Agent
Inger Fay
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Dave Welsh
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$230,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
0.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.96%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $705,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $599,000 Great American Abstract Llc
Special Warranty Deed $558,350 None Available
Deed $230,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $564,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $359,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $349,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $479,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2022 03/31/22 Sold $705,000 +0.7% $369 / Sq Ft
03/01/2022 03/01/22 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2022 03/01/22 For Sale $699,900 +16.8% $366 / Sq Ft
04/26/2019 04/26/19 Sold $599,000 0.0% $320 / Sq Ft
03/19/2019 03/19/19 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2019 03/19/19 For Sale $599,000 +159.9% $320 / Sq Ft
04/03/2013 04/03/13 Sold $230,500 +0.7% $123 / Sq Ft
02/11/2013 02/11/13 Pending -- -- --
02/07/2013 02/07/13 For Sale $229,000 -- $122 / 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 $17,203 $477,390 $116,520 $360,870
2023 $16,537 $477,390 $116,520 $360,870
2022 $16,099 $477,390 $116,520 $360,870
2021 $26,221 $477,390 $116,520 $360,870
2020 $9,908 $169,820 $83,680 $86,140
2019 $9,658 $169,820 $83,680 $86,140
2018 $9,498 $169,820 $0 $0
2017 $9,285 $169,820 $0 $0
2016 $932 $169,820 $0 $0
2015 $932 $169,820 $0 $0
2014 $932 $169,820 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2020118

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00706-00