NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 S Chester Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $718,000 - $1,045,324

6 Beds
5 Baths
3,496 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 11, 2016

Last sale price $500,000 $143 Per Sq Ft

Est. 83% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,285/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Skylights

About This Home

As of March 2016

Great Opportunity in Charming Swarthmore! Spacious 3 Story Colonial home. Expansive Living Room with large fireplace, Curved staircase leading to second floor. Heated sunroom with 2 entrances. Beautiful hardwood floors,Formal Dining room, Kitchen with rear staircase, separate breakfast room, with pantry. Upper level consists of Master bedroom with Bath, additional bedroom with access to hall bath, 3rd nice size bedroom, 4th bedroom that leads into 5th bedroom/ dressing room with Full Bath! Newer third level Suite with skylights, full bath with marble floor, small kitchen area. Full basement with fireplace, bar, large separate room for heater and storage, outside entrance. Convenient location,close to train with easy access to Center City,Swarthmore College Campus, and Award Winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District! Property is an Estate, directed to be sold in As Is Condition. Buyer also responsible for fee and any compliance required by Swarthmore Boro, if any. Possible subdivision of land next to the house.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arleen Romano

(610) 659-1761 arleenromano@verizon.net Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven License #RS207529L Listed on: 01/17/2016

Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven

Co-Listed By

William Joos

(610) 742-1724 bill.joos@century21.com Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven License #AB050330L

Last Buyer's Agent

Kay Pugh

(610) 425-7228 kayp@kw.com Keller Williams Main Line License #RS316460

Keller Williams Main Line

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x217
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,496 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Security System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Strath Haven Middle School
  • Strath Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 045-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00194-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 3496
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3496
  • Net Sq Ft: 3496.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 139.85
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3496
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
  • Access To Pool: No
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Street, Private, Private
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X217
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20822.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 565025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15870.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00194-00
  • Tax Lot: 045-000
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2016
Closed on
Mar 3, 2016
Sold by
Broberg Robert M and Estate Of Hazel Irene Holst
Bought by
Rosenbaum Philip and Lent Michelle
Seller's Agent
Arleen Romano
Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven
Buyer's Agent
Kay Pugh
Keller Williams Main Line
List Price
$488,900
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
2.27%
Current Estimated Value
$915,581

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$415,581
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$317,333
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$598,248

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1972
Bought by
Holst Hazel Irene
Source: Public Records

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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
Rosenbaum Philip $500,000 Attorney
Holst Hazel Irene -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rosenbaum Philip $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/11/2016 03/11/16 Sold $500,000 +2.3% $143 / Sq Ft
01/26/2016 01/26/16 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2016 01/17/16 For Sale $488,900 -- $140 / 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 $17,806 $494,130 $132,060 $362,070
2024 $17,806 $494,130 $132,060 $362,070
2023 $17,117 $494,130 $132,060 $362,070
2022 $16,664 $494,130 $132,060 $362,070
2021 $27,141 $494,130 $132,060 $362,070
2020 $17,387 $298,020 $94,840 $203,180
2019 $16,949 $298,020 $94,840 $203,180
2018 $16,669 $298,020 $0 $0
2017 $16,295 $298,020 $0 $0
2016 $1,636 $298,020 $0 $0
2015 $1,669 $298,020 $0 $0
2014 $1,669 $298,020 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Arleen Romano

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Arleen Romano

    Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven

    (610) 659-1761

    17 Total Sales

    Arleen Romano
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    William Joos

    Century 21 All Elite Inc-Brookhaven

    (610) 742-1724

    68 Total Sales

    William Joos
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  • Kay Pugh

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Kay Pugh

    Keller Williams Main Line

    (610) 425-7228

    28 Total Sales

    Kay Pugh
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003911727

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00194-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Swarthmore 19081

401 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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