Seller's Agent in 2023
Erica Kaufman
Compass RE
(610) 246-3187
13 in this area
77 Total Sales
423 Harvard Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081
Estimated Value: $530,000 - $776,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,908
Sq Ft
$368/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Victorian Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- Home Office
- Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
- No HOA
- 2-minute walk to Thatcher Park
About This Home
As of June 2023Ensconced in a fabulous wrap-around porch, and located in the center of downtown Swarthmore, with restaurants, SEPTA, playgrounds and the elementary school all nearby, this 4BR/2.5 BA home has soaring ceilings and a wonderful floor plan! Immediately to the left as you enter is a fabulous office with a full wall of shelving for the avid reader or collector of fine things. The dining room is enormous and has been the epicenter for entertaining, doing homework and for countless activities! Adjacent to the dining room is a wonderful den and then along the entire rear of the home is a renovated eat-in kitchen and family room with a wonderful fireplace and fabulous architectural windows allowing for sunlight and outdoor views! There is also a thoroughly charming wallpapered powder room on this floor - don’t forget to look up and take note of the details! Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a hall full bathroom as well as the primary bedroom that has a renovated en suite bathroom with shower stall. The ceilings are high upstairs as well and there is ample closet space in each bedroom. The unfinished basement is currently used as a billiard room plus there is a separate storage room and laundry area! The location, wrap-around porch which acts as another living space three seasons of the year, high ceilings and phenomenal living space are just some of it’s stellar features!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 246-3187 erica.kaufman@compass.com Compass RE Listed on: 02/22/2023
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,839
Year Built
- Built in 1875
Lot Details
- 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 80.00 x 141.00
- Partially Fenced Property
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Victorian Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,908 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- 1 Fireplace
- Family Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Unfinished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 2 Driveway Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Wrap Around Porch
Schools
- Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School
- Strath Haven Middle School
- Strath Haven High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Swarthmore Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 068-000
- Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00543-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 18, 2024
Sold by
Armstrong Cecilia E
Bought by
Armstrong Cecilia E
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 13, 2024
Sold by
Armstrong Robert Crocket
Bought by
Armstrong Cecilia E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2023
Sold by
Clauss Karl and Clauss Anne
Bought by
Armstrong Clara F and Armstrong Robert Crocket
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 24, 2020
Closed on
May 19, 2020
Sold by
Eldridge Richard T and Vandegrift Joan A
Bought by
Clauss Karl and Clauss Anne
Seller's Agent
Heidi Foggo
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Erica Kaufman
Compass RE
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
6.68%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.00%
Original Mortgage
$394,250
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 4, 1983
Sold by
Lasseter Patricia M
Bought by
Eldridge Richard T and Vandegrift Joan A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Cecilia E | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Armstrong Cecilia E | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Armstrong Cecilia E | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Armstrong Cecilia E | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Armstrong Cecilia E | $300,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Armstrong Cecilia E | $300,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Armstrong Clara F | $580,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Clauss Karl | $415,000 | Trident Land Transfer Co | |
| Eldridge Richard T | $69,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Clauss Karl | $394,250 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2023 06/06/23 | Sold | $580,000 | +10.5% | $304 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/26/2023 02/26/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/22/2023 02/22/23 | For Sale | $525,000 | +26.5% | $275 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/03/2020 06/03/20 | Sold | $415,000 | +6.7% | $239 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/25/2020 04/25/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/24/2020 04/24/20 | For Sale | $389,000 | -- | $224 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,721 | $380,750 | $114,400 | $266,350 |
| 2024 | $13,721 | $380,750 | $114,400 | $266,350 |
| 2023 | $13,189 | $380,750 | $114,400 | $266,350 |
| 2022 | $12,840 | $380,750 | $114,400 | $266,350 |
| 2021 | $20,913 | $380,750 | $114,400 | $266,350 |
| 2020 | $10,196 | $174,770 | $82,160 | $92,610 |
| 2019 | $9,940 | $174,770 | $82,160 | $92,610 |
| 2018 | $9,775 | $174,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $9,556 | $174,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $959 | $174,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $979 | $174,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $979 | $174,770 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Erica Kaufman
-
Heidi Foggo
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Heidi Foggo
Compass RE
(610) 608-7459
75 in this area
194 Total Sales
-
Torrey Jenkins
T
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Torrey Jenkins
Compass RE
(610) 310-5988
16 in this area
84 Total Sales
-
Sara Fritz
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Sara Fritz
Compass RE
(610) 724-5857
15 in this area
78 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PADE2041506
APN: 43-00-00543-00
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