NOT LISTED FOR SALE

217 N Princeton Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $732,000 - $764,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,056 Sq Ft
$366/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2019

Last sale price $435,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,962/month

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of July 2019

This charming home is situated just blocks from the center of Swarthmore on a deep lot with a meandering stream. The living room has a gas fireplace and is open to the dining room which has arched French doors to the side patio. A lovely glass door has been installed to allow light from the side entry and mudroom into the kitchen. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with a spacious hall bath and vaulted ceilings. The third floor has been renovated into a large bright master bedroom with skylights and a large master bath with a luxurious stall shower and fantastic tile work. The extra large detached two car garage has a complete second floor which could be used for endless possibilities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Becky Hansen

(610) 247-9388 becky.hansen@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media Listed on: 03/18/2019

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Co-Listed By

Dave Welsh

(610) 566-3000 dave.welsh@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Betsy Hamilton

(610) 246-8994 Betsy.Hamilton@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford License #RS272238

BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1917

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.00 x 217.00
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,056 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 198-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00948-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1917

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator all in "as is" condition
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2019-03-19
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Remarks Public: This charming home is situated just blocks from the center of Swarthmore on a deep lot with a meandering stream. The living room has a gas fireplace and is open to the dining room which has arched French doors to the side patio. A lovely glass door has been installed to allow light from the side entry and mudroom into the kitchen. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with a spacious hall bath and vaulted ceilings. The third floor has been renovated into a large bright master bedroom with skylights and a large master bath with a luxurious stall shower and fantastic tile work. The extra large detached two car garage has a complete second floor which could be used for endless possibilities.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Open, Dining Area, Combination Dining/Living
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Breakfast Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2056
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2056
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 230.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2056
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 217

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Oversized, Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 119330.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 119830.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.00 x 217.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16683.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 565797
  • School Tax: 10939.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 13636.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00948-00
  • Tax Lot: 198-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1856
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/31/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2019
Closed on
Jul 22, 2019
Sold by
Dickinson Frederick R and Dickinson Beatrice M
Bought by
Phegley Melissa and Bonasio Roberto
Seller's Agent
Becky Hansen
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Betsy Hamilton
BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
List Price
$474,900
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-8.4%
Current Estimated Value
$752,563

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$317,563
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.15%
Original Mortgage
$348,000
Outstanding Balance
$226,341
Interest Rate
3.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$562,575

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2000
Sold by
Pollum Michael D and Pollum Linda
Bought by
Dickinson Frederick R and Dickinson Beatrice M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Phegley Melissa $435,000 Trident Land Transfer Co Lp
Dickinson Frederick R $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Phegley Melissa $348,000
Previous Owner Dickinson Frederick R $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Sold $435,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
06/05/2019 06/05/19 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2019 04/11/19 Off Market $435,000 -- --
03/18/2019 03/18/19 For Sale $474,900 -- $231 / 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 $11,664 $323,690 $160,700 $162,990
2024 $11,664 $323,690 $160,700 $162,990
2023 $11,213 $323,690 $160,700 $162,990
2022 $10,916 $323,690 $160,700 $162,990
2021 $17,779 $323,690 $160,700 $162,990
2020 $13,953 $239,160 $119,830 $119,330
2019 $13,602 $239,160 $119,830 $119,330
2018 $13,377 $239,160 $0 $0
2017 $13,076 $239,160 $0 $0
2016 $1,313 $239,160 $0 $0
2015 $1,339 $239,160 $0 $0
2014 $1,339 $239,160 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Becky Hansen

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Becky Hansen

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 247-9388

    56 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Becky Hansen
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Dave Welsh

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 566-3000

    19 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Dave Welsh
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  • Betsy Hamilton

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Betsy Hamilton

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (610) 246-8994

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Betsy Hamilton
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE438972

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00948-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Swarthmore 19081

217 N Princeton Ave, Swarthmore, PA

This home is located at 217 N Princeton Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 since 18 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $752,563, approximately $366 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 217 N Princeton Ave is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Strath Haven Middle School, and Strath Haven High School.

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