$710,000
SOLD SEP 13, 2019

235 Park Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,803 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$187 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2019

You can't beat this location! Imagine being able to walk to the Library, Markets and shops, the Philly train in minutes! The Swarthmore Elementary school is close by as well, making the walkable commute to school a pleasant one. And you can't beat the condition at 235 Park either. Looking for High Ceilings, Spacious rooms and Updated features? Look no more. With turn of the Century detailing, and 2019 updating this 1890s Victorian is up to the standards of today. A coveted wrap around Porch sets the stage, as you enter. A pleasant and tranquil Parlor is off the Foyer, with a lovely fireplace. A wide Archway leads to the Living Room, with big Bay windows overlooking the Side Yard. This flows in the Formal Dining Room with plenty of light as well. A perfectly placed Powder Room is down the Hall which leads to the Kitchen. Featuring Granite counters, newer Stainless Steel appliances, recessed lighting and plenty of room for the Gourmet Cook, the Kitchen is so warm and inviting and open to the Great Room: a space for Dining and Family Time with Vaulted ceilings and access to two joined elevated Back Decks: the upper being a perfect spot for grilling. Take the Front or Back Stairs to the sunny and clean 2nd floor. The back Bedroom is currently used as an office; it's a perfect quiet spot that can be converted back with ease. The Hall Bath is a wonder for this age home. It's been totally renovated with a large Stall Shower. There are 3 more bedrooms on this floor. On the 3rd floor there is another Hall Bath; so nicely done with the Claw foot tub converted to include a shower. A Storage room. A lovely 5th bedroom, perfectly decorated with painted wood floor. And lastly, the front room is used as an exercise room. It could easily be a 6th bedroom if needed. Dry and clean with access to the attached Garage (a rarity in Swarthmore), the basement has room for plenty of storage and a pleasant Laundry area. The Back Yard is deep, landscaped and private. Central Air. Gas Heat. Both, along with new hot water heater, installed in last 2 years. Hardwood Flooring.Emergency generator panel with natural gas generator. You'll not only enjoy the proximity to the town of Swarthmore, but I95 and 476, the Philadelphia International Airport, and Wilmington are close as well. Blue Ribbon Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Perri Ann Evanson

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media License #AB067620 Listed on: 06/13/2019

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

David Rosenberg

Keller Williams Main Line License #RS336893

Keller Williams Main Line

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,020

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 82.00 x 222.60
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 3,803 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Upgraded Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Radiator

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 306-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00905-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,020

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2019-06-14
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Stall Shower, Wood Floors
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Study, Great Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3803
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3803
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 193.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3803
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 235

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • 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
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 82.00 x 222.60
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17772.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESI
  • Zoning Description: residential

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 12080.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15020.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00905-00
  • Tax Lot: 306-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3733
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 09/13/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2019
Closed on
Sep 13, 2019
Sold by
Leming James M and Leming Lee P
Bought by
Sidiqi Samuel D and Sidiqi Elizabeth N
Seller's Agent
David Rosenberg
Keller Williams Main Line
Buyer's Agent
David Rosenberg
Keller Williams Main Line
Sold Price
$3,500
Current Estimated Value
$1,110,426

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,106,926
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2002
Sold by
Tropp David J and Tropp Sandra J
Bought by
Leming James M and Leming Lee P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $710,000 Title Services
Deed $530,000 Stewart Title Guaranty Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $243,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $27,900 Small Business Administration
Previous Owner $350,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $75,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/01/2019 10/01/19 Rented $3,500 -99.5% --
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Under Contract -- -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Sold $710,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
09/13/2019 09/13/19 For Rent $3,500 0.0% --
07/13/2019 07/13/19 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2019 06/13/19 For Sale $735,000 -- $193 / 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 $22,364 $620,610 $125,940 $494,670
2023 $21,498 $620,610 $125,940 $494,670
2022 $20,929 $620,610 $125,940 $494,670
2021 $34,088 $620,610 $125,940 $494,670
2020 $15,409 $264,110 $90,450 $173,660
2019 $15,020 $264,110 $90,450 $173,660
2018 $14,772 $264,110 $0 $0
2017 $14,441 $264,110 $0 $0
2016 $1,449 $264,110 $0 $0
2015 $1,479 $264,110 $0 $0
2014 $1,449 $264,110 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE493340

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00905-00