$230,500
SOLD APR 3, 2013

215 Lafayette Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,872 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2022

This charming property is believed to be a Thayer Built home. Centrally located in the heart of Swarthmore. Minutes from train, village, swim club, and shopping. So much potential, needs much work, being sold "as is".

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Inger Fay

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media Listed on: 02/07/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Dave Welsh

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 72x160
  • Creek or Stream
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in below average condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a creek

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil 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

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
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1872
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1872
  • Net Sq Ft: 1872.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 122.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1872
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 215

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • 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: Level
  • Lot Dimensions: 72X160
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8480.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00706-00
  • Tax Lot: 162-000
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Close Date: 04/03/2013

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

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 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: 1003327150

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00706-00