NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Bowdoin Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $483,000 - $685,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,894 Sq Ft
$305/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 30, 2020

Last sale price $298,000 $157 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,997/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2020

This single family home is move in ready. Really!...Can you believe that this home features an oversized detached garage, a large yard, TWO driveways, three levels, five bedrooms, a large back deck, a storage shed, lush vegetation in back and at side yard that offers privacy. New interior flooring on first floor, freshly painted interior, updated kitchen .What a property! The flat, level yard is perfect to be enjoyed by family and friends and a large back deck right off of the kitchen perfect for barbequing and just relaxing. This home has been beautifully prepared for sale and is move in ready. The garage is rented month to month and offers a steady monthly income to offset your monthly costs. Just a short distance to and from the train station, Swarthmore College, Farmers market and shopping. Welcome home

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marie DeZarate

(484) 881-2397 marie@mariedezarate.com RE/MAX Main Line - Devon License #RS305019 Listed on: 08/02/2019

RE/MAX Main Line - Devon

Last Buyer's Agent

Carolyn Corr

(610) 220-1454 carolyn.corr@duffyrealestate.com Duffy Real Estate-Narberth License #AB069385

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,001

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 10,629 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75.00 x 150.00
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R-10

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,894 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 406-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00051-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,001

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: All items currently in the garage belong to a tenant and do not go with the sale
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Remarks Public: This single family home is move in ready. Really!...Can you believe that this home features an oversized detached garage, a large yard, TWO driveways, three levels, five bedrooms, a large back deck, a storage shed, lush vegetation in back and at side yard that offers privacy. New interior flooring on first floor, freshly painted interior, updated kitchen .What a property! The flat, level yard is perfect to be enjoyed by family and friends and a large back deck right off of the kitchen perfect for barbequing and just relaxing. This home has been beautifully prepared for sale and is move in ready. The garage is rented month to month and offers a steady monthly income to offset your monthly costs. Just a short distance to and from the train station, Swarthmore College, Farmers market and shopping. Welcome home
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Stove, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Hung, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Wood Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1894
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1894
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 170.54
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1894
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 242

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Cable Tv Available, Phone, Phone Available, Propane
  • 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

  • Land Assessed Value: 120000.00
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Front Yard, Sideyard(s), Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10629.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: R-10

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 564870
  • School Tax: 5665.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7001.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00051-00
  • Tax Lot: 406-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1894
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 06/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2023
Sold by
112 Park Avenue Lp
Bought by
110 Park Avenue Owner Llc
Current Estimated Value
$577,569

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2019
Closed on
Jun 25, 2020
Sold by
Tkp Holdings Lp
Bought by
Metzler Joel and Mccahill Scarlett
Seller's Agent
Marie DeZarate
RE/MAX Main Line - Devon
Buyer's Agent
Carolyn Corr
Duffy Real Estate-Narberth
List Price
$323,000
Sold Price
$298,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-7.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.27%
Original Mortgage
$238,400
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2012
Sold by
Pastuszek Theodozia K and Pastuszek Lydia M
Bought by
Tkp Holdings Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2007
Sold by
Estate Of William J Pastuszek
Bought by
Pastuszek Theodozia K and Pastuszek Lydia M
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
110 Park Avenue Owner Llc $972,425 None Listed On Document
Metzler Joel $298,000 Cornerstone Agency Inc
Tkp Holdings Lp $166,800 None Available
Pastuszek Theodozia K -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Metzler Joel $238,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Sold $298,000 -7.7% $157 / Sq Ft
05/15/2020 05/15/20 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2020 03/31/20 For Sale $323,000 +8.4% $171 / Sq Ft
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Off Market $298,000 -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 Price Changed $323,000 -3.6% $171 / Sq Ft
08/02/2019 08/02/19 For Sale $335,000 -- $177 / 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 $11,219 $311,330 $116,710 $194,620
2024 $11,219 $311,330 $116,710 $194,620
2023 $10,784 $311,330 $116,710 $194,620
2022 $10,499 $311,330 $116,710 $194,620
2021 $17,100 $311,330 $116,710 $194,620
2020 $7,001 $120,000 $120,000 $0
2019 $6,825 $120,000 $120,000 $0
2018 $6,712 $120,000 $0 $0
2017 $6,561 $120,000 $0 $0
2016 $672 $120,000 $0 $0
2015 $672 $120,000 $0 $0
2014 $672 $120,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marie DeZarate

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Marie DeZarate

    RE/MAX Main Line - Devon

    (484) 881-2397

    3 in this area

    150 Total Sales

    Marie DeZarate
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  • Carolyn Corr

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Carolyn Corr

    Duffy Real Estate-Narberth

    (610) 220-1454

    64 Total Sales

    Carolyn Corr
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE100053

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00051-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Swarthmore 19081

242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA

This home is located at 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 since 02 August 2019 and is currently estimated at $577,569, approximately $304 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 242 Bowdoin 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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