$419,500
SOLD JUN 2, 2022

519 Walnut Ln Unit 1 Swarthmore, PA 19081

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,850 Sq Ft
$623/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$227 Per Sq Ft

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Victorian Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Wrap Around Porch

About This Home

As of June 2022

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a unique one-floor condo on a beautiful large lot in Swarthmore. This stunning Victorian is full of character with its high ceilings, hardwood floors, bay windows, fireplace, built-ins, and wrap-around porch. Its large windows let in plenty of sunlight and have lovely views from all directions. Three bedrooms, two full baths, an eat-in kitchen, central air, a mudroom at the back entrance, laundry area, ample closet space and a garage provide comfort and convenience.
Located in the highly rated Wallingford Swarthmore School District, this home is an easy drive to the Philadelphia airport and a pleasant stroll away from Swarthmore College and the village of Swarthmore with its vibrant shops, restaurants and train station.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Welsh

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media Listed on: 04/21/2022

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Co-Listed By

Linda Heffernan

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Mengel

Tesla Realty Group, LLC License #SL3433213

Tesla Realty Group, LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,847

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

HOA Fees

  • $623 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Free Parking
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,850 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Built-In Features
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Strath Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • $1,246 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include all ground fee, common area maintenance, exterior building maintenance, insurance, lawn maintenance, parking fee, sewer, snow removal, trash, water
  • The Walnut Lane Condominium HOA, Phone Number (610) 328-1790
  • Low-Rise Condominium

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 027-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01310-00

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,847

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$623 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-04-21
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a unique one-floor condo on a beautiful large lot in Swarthmore. This stunning Victorian is full of character with its high ceilings, hardwood floors, bay windows, fireplace, built-ins, and wrap-around porch. Its large windows let in plenty of sunlight and have lovely views from all directions. Three bedrooms, two full baths, an eat-in kitchen, central air, a mudroom at the back entrance, laundry area, ample closet space and a garage provide comfort and convenience. Located in the highly rated Wallingford Swarthmore School District, this home is an easy drive to the Philadelphia airport and a pleasant stroll away from Swarthmore College and the village of Swarthmore with its vibrant shops, restaurants and train station.
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • 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, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1850
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1850
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 226.76
  • 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: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Free
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

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

  • HOA Fees: 623.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • 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 Phone: 610-328-1790
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 1246.00

Schools

  • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 123880.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 51000.00
  • Land Use Code: R-50
  • Lot Dimensions: 201.00 x 216.50
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 566211
  • School Tax: 4778.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5847.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01310-00
  • Tax Lot: 027-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2802
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 06/02/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2022
Closed on
Jun 9, 2022
Sold by
College Swarthmore
Bought by
Bakovsky Faye M
Seller's Agent
Dave Welsh
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Grace Mengel
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
List Price
$419,500
Sold Price
$419,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Sold by
Cascarino Lynda L and Estate Of Nancy C Rosenblatt
Bought by
Swarthmore College
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $419,500 Commerce Abstract Compan Inc
Deed $176,000 --
Source: Public Records

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
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 $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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE2017876

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-01310-00