221 Benjamin Ave W Swarthmore, PA 19081

Listing Details

• Property Type: Residential
• Structure Type: Detached
• Architectural Style: Colonial
• Ownership: Fee Simple
• Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer - as is condition
• New Construction: No
• Story List: Main, Upper 1
• Expected On Market: 2021-08-05
• Year Built: 1920
• Automatically Close On Close Date: No
• Remarks Public: Located in one of the most highly regarded neighborhoods in Swarthmore, this 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom home is brimming with charm and is in spectacular condition. As you drive down the peaceful tree lined street, this bright and cheerful Southern Colonial home will immediately impress you with its grand front porch - a lovely spot to sit and enjoy the well-maintained gardens, mature trees and open spaces found throughout the grounds. Enter the home through the gorgeous, expansive formal living room which features covered beams, a beautiful fireplace and hearth flanked by built-in cabinets and shelving, large sun filled windows, a staircase to the second floor and deep coat closet. On your right you will find a lovely dining room with large windows and a perfectly placed built-in corner cabinet for both display and storage. Off the dining room, the kitchen is bright and cheerful and has ample painted white cabinets, newer stainless appliances, a workstation and eating area. Just through the kitchen via pocket door, there is a large family room addition that boasts large closets, a full bathroom with stall shower, built-in shelving and desk, newly replaced Anderson sliding doors to the fabulous deck and also has convenient access to the mudroom and driveway which makes unloading groceries a breeze! As you head to the 2nd floor, you will enjoy the views from the window atop the landing of the eye-catching, half turn staircase to find three bedrooms and a full hall bathroom with tub. The main bedroom features four closets and a split cooling system (there is central air throughout the first floor) and the additional 2 bedrooms are both adequately sized and feature ample closet space. The third-floor 10' x 30' bonus room is amazing usable space, -- perfect as a playroom, art studio or home office plus there is fabulous storage! The clean, dry basement houses the laundry and utilities and there is plenty of room for storage. This home also has a rare two car garage. The location of this home is unsurpassed. Steps to Swarthmore Elementary school and a short distance to the Swarthmore train station SEPTA to Philadelphia, the hiking trails of Swarthmore college, shopping and restaurants in the Ville of Swarthmore and more. This impressive Swarthmore home is in wonderful condition and features everything you have been waiting for!
• Special Features: None
• Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

• Fireplace Features: Wood
• Fireplaces Count: 1
• Fireplace: Yes
• Levels Count: 3
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
• Basement: Yes
• Basement Type: Unfinished, Water Proofing System
• Total Sq Ft: 2200
• Living Area Sq Ft: 2200
• Price Per Sq Ft: 249.55
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2200
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 221

Beds/Baths

• Bedrooms: 3
• 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
• Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade
• 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: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
• 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, Ductless/Mini-Split
• Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
• Heating Type: Hot Water
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Natural Gas
• Sewer/Septic System: Public Septic
• Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

• Lot Features: Sideyard(s), Stream/Creek
• Lot Size Acres: 0.25
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 10890.00
• Year Assessed: 2021
• Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• Tax Annual Amount: 12289.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: NO TAX RECORD
• Tax Year: 2021
• Close Date: 10/14/2021

MLS Schools

• School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE