NOT LISTED FOR SALE

234 Benjamin Ave W Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $772,023 - $857,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$374/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $545,000 $247 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,500/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2020

Completely charming and updated 4BR/2.5 BA home on a lovely tree-lined street next door to the SRS playground and a short 2 blocks to the SEPTA rail line and downtown Swarthmore. This well cared for home features a living room to the left as you enter the home with deep window sills and a stately fireplace. Just beyond, is a sunroom with 3 walls of windows which is excellent flex space - a wonderful office (with door to the outside), sitting room or music room! Adjacent to the living room is the Dining Room/Family Room with sliding doors to a wooden Deck. The kitchen was renovated a few years back but still feels current and has a practical layout. There is a fabulous large room off of the kitchen with lots of architectural interest and windows that accentuate the surrounding greenery. This room is currently being used as an oversized dining room but also lends itself well as a fabulous family room. Upstairs there are 2 larger bedrooms, 1 smaller bedroom and a large hall bath. There is also a wonderful Master Suite (en suite) that was part of the two-story addition with cathedral ceilings and ample closet space. This house has tremendous charm, warmth, a private backyard and detached garage. The exterior curb appeal and interior layout and aesthetic are equally enticing! This is a true Swarthmore gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Foggo

Compass RE Listed on: 06/20/2020

Compass RE

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Hansen

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,918

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 9,453 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70.00 x 145.97

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,208 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 114-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00035-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,918

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer and Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-06-21
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Completely charming and updated 4BR/2.5 BA home on a lovely tree-lined street next door to the SRS playground and a short 2 blocks to the SEPTA rail line and downtown Swarthmore. This well cared for home features a living room to the left as you enter the home with deep window sills and a stately fireplace. Just beyond, is a sunroom with 3 walls of windows which is excellent flex space - a wonderful office (with door to the outside), sitting room or music room! Adjacent to the living room is the Dining Room/Family Room with sliding doors to a wooden Deck. The kitchen was renovated a few years back but still feels current and has a practical layout. There is a fabulous large room off of the kitchen with lots of architectural interest and windows that accentuate the surrounding greenery. This room is currently being used as an oversized dining room but also lends itself well as a fabulous family room. Upstairs there are 2 larger bedrooms, 1 smaller bedroom and a large hall bath. There is also a wonderful Master Suite (en suite) that was part of the two-story addition with cathedral ceilings and ample closet space. This house has tremendous charm, warmth, a private backyard and detached garage. The exterior curb appeal and interior layout and aesthetic are equally enticing! This is a true Swarthmore gem!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2208
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2208
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 242.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2208
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 234

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • 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
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • 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
  • 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: 109250.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 112170.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 70.00 x 145.97
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9453.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 564853
  • School Tax: 10453.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12918.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00035-00
  • Tax Lot: 114-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2208
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 08/14/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2020
Closed on
Jul 16, 2020
Sold by
Hannaford Stephen
Bought by
Oshen Jennifer S and Drautzburg Thorsten
Seller's Agent
Heidi Foggo
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Becky Hansen
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
List Price
$536,000
Sold Price
$545,000
Premium/Discount to List
$9,000
1.68%
Current Estimated Value
$826,006

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,006
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.58%
Original Mortgage
$490,500
Outstanding Balance
$434,297
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$391,709

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1981
Sold by
Gammon Richard O
Bought by
Hannaford Stephen and Hannaford Marion F
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
Oshen Jennifer S $545,000 H&H Settlement Services Llc
Hannaford Stephen $73,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Oshen Jennifer S $490,500
Previous Owner Faber Marion J $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $545,000 +1.7% $247 / Sq Ft
06/23/2020 06/23/20 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2020 06/20/20 For Sale $536,000 -- $243 / 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 $12,091 $335,520 $150,430 $185,090
2024 $12,091 $335,520 $150,430 $185,090
2023 $11,622 $335,520 $150,430 $185,090
2022 $11,315 $335,520 $150,430 $185,090
2021 $18,429 $335,520 $150,430 $185,090
2020 $12,918 $221,420 $112,170 $109,250
2019 $12,593 $221,420 $112,170 $109,250
2018 $12,385 $221,420 $0 $0
2017 $12,106 $221,420 $0 $0
2016 $1,215 $221,420 $0 $0
2015 $1,215 $221,420 $0 $0
2014 $1,215 $221,420 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE520684

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00035-00