519 Walnut Ln Unit 1 Swarthmore, PA 19081
Estimated payment $3,880/month
About This Home
Exceptional home in the neighborhood of Swarthmore College! Convenience and serenity abounds! Let someone else take care of all your maintenance needs. Snow, grounds maintenance and more is all taken care of. Close to shopping and excellent dining. Award-winning public and private schools, several country clubs and the coveted downtown area of Media are nearby Multiple walking trails through Swarthmore College woods are less than a mile away. Ridley Creek State Park and several public land preserves are minutes by car and you are 20 minutes to the airport, stadiums, Wilmington and Philadelphia. Located on almost an acre, this 1983 Victorian home has been converted to 3 condominiums. Unit #1, on the first floor, has been updated and maintained impeccably so that it almost feels like new construction. 🏼 The owner has updated many things before selling it, including a new back entrance with Pennsylvania blue stone steps, New HVAC, Refrigerator and Washer. (See the seller's disclosure for a full list of improvements). A flagstone walkway leads to a new front door (2022) with sidelight. This spacious first floor unit boasts hardwood floors throughout, an impressive decorative fireplace with original wood mantle, tall original windows with fully functioning, integrated shutters in each window, high ceilings, a Primary Bedroom with ensuite bathroom, huge Eat-in Kitchen with original hutch, two more bedrooms with one featuring a back porch and entry, a large hall bath, and laundry closet. The full basement, accessed from the side of the house offers plenty of storage space along with a laundry tub for washer water drainage and outdoor clean up. The detached garage bays have 1 space for this unit. And the trash and recycling is housing in its own fenced area. This is truly move-in ready! Outside there are lawns, flowering shrubs, and mature trees. Let this home be your setting for many happy memories...and pets are welcome!
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Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$6,302
Year Built
1893
Lot Details
0
HOA Fees
$735 per month
Parking
1
Listing Details
- Property Type: Residential
- Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
- Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Ownership: Condominium
- Inclusions: Washer, dryer, Refrigerator
- New Construction: No
- Story List: Main
- Year Built: 1893
- Remarks Public: Exceptional home in the neighborhood of Swarthmore College! ✨ Convenience and serenity abounds! Let someone else take care of all your maintenance needs. Snow, grounds maintenance and more is all taken care of. ✅ Close to shopping and excellent dining. ✅ Award-winning public and private schools, several country clubs and the coveted downtown area of Media are nearby ✅ Multiple walking trails through Swarthmore College woods are less than a mile away. Ridley Creek State Park and several public land preserves are minutes by car ✅ and you are 20 minutes to the airport, stadiums, Wilmington and Philadelphia. 🌲Located on almost an acre, this 1983 Victorian home has been converted to 3 condominiums. Unit #1, on the first floor, has been updated and maintained impeccably so that it almost feels like new construction. 🙌🏼 The owner has updated many things before selling it, including a new back entrance with Pennsylvania blue stone steps, New HVAC, Refrigerator and Washer. (See the seller's disclosure for a full list of improvements). A flagstone walkway leads to a new front door (2022) with sidelight. ✔️This spacious first floor unit boasts hardwood floors throughout, an impressive decorative fireplace with original wood mantle, tall original windows with fully functioning, integrated shutters in each window, high ceilings, a Primary Bedroom with ensuite bathroom, huge Eat-in Kitchen with original hutch, two more bedrooms with one featuring a back porch and entry, a large hall bath, and laundry closet. ✔️ The full basement, accessed from the side of the house offers plenty of storage space along with a laundry tub for washer water drainage and outdoor clean up. ✔️The detached garage bays have 1 space for this unit. And the trash and recycling is housing in its own fenced area. This is truly move-in ready! Outside there are lawns, flowering shrubs, and mature trees. Let this home be your setting for many happy memories...and pets are welcome!
- Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
- Special Features: VirtualTour
- Property Sub Type: Condos
Interior Features
- Entry Floor: 1
- Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Levels Count: 1
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Mud Room, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Type: Full
- Total Sq Ft: 1850
- Living Area Sq Ft: 1850
- Price Per Sq Ft: 253.51
- Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1850
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Street Number Modifier: 519
Beds/Baths
- Bedrooms: 3
- Main Level Bedrooms: 3
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
- Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
Exterior Features
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Exterior Features: Street Lights
- 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
- Parking Features: Free, Private
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
- Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Parking Lot
- Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 5
Utilities
- Central Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating: Yes
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
- Condo Co-Op Fee: 735.00
- Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Monthly
- HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: All Ground Fee, Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Parking Fee, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
- HOA Name: THE WALNUT LANE CONDOMINIUM
- HOA: No
- Senior Community: No
Fee Information
- Capital Contribution Fee: 1470.00
Schools
- School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
- High School: STRATH HAVEN
- School District Key: 300200396626
- School District Source: Listing Agent
- High School: STRATH HAVEN
Lot Info
- Land Use Code: R-50
- Lot Dimensions: 201.00 x 216.50
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Wrap Around
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Rental Info
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Vacation Rental: No
Tax Info
- Tax Annual Amount: 6677.00
- Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01310-00
- Tax Lot: 027-000
- Tax Year: 2025
MLS Schools
- School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $6,302 | $174,880 | $51,000 | $123,880 |
| 2023 | $6,058 | $174,880 | $51,000 | $123,880 |
| 2022 | $5,897 | $174,880 | $51,000 | $123,880 |
| 2021 | $9,605 | $174,880 | $51,000 | $123,880 |
| 2020 | $10,727 | $183,860 | $67,250 | $116,610 |
| 2019 | $10,456 | $183,860 | $67,250 | $116,610 |
| 2018 | $10,284 | $183,860 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $10,053 | $183,860 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,009 | $183,860 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,030 | $183,860 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,030 | $183,860 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2025 05/15/25 | Price Changed | $469,000 | -3.3% | $254 / Sq Ft |
| 04/02/2025 04/02/25 | For Sale | $485,000 | +15.6% | $262 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2022 06/02/22 | Sold | $419,500 | 0.0% | $227 / Sq Ft |
| 04/25/2022 04/25/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/21/2022 04/21/22 | For Sale | $419,500 | -- | $227 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $419,500 | Commerce Abstract Compan Inc | |
| Deed | $176,000 | -- |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PADE2086534
APN: 43-00-01310-00
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