NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Westminster Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $879,000 - $1,078,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,582 Sq Ft
$384/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 17, 2018

Last sale price $589,000 $228 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,888/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Pond
  • 1-minute walk to Paulson Park

About This Home

As of August 2018

Classic Swarthmore Stone Colonial with 4-5 bedrooms, updated kitchen in 2010 with comfortable breakfast/sunroom to relax. Well cared for property by owners for the past 31 years, having invested wisely into improvements to enjoy, including an awesome brick patio with fish pond. Central Air-2012, Double pane tilt-in windows-2010, extra wide paver walkway to front door-2015, plush landscaping with mature trees.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Restrepo

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton License #RS166027L Listed on: 05/21/2018

Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

Last Buyer's Agent

Albert Stroble

Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,492

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 9,888 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75 x 120
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,582 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Swarthmore Crest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 167-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01342-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,492

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stall Shower, Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2582
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2582
  • Net Sq Ft: 2582.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 228.12
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2582
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 520

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 75 X 120
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9888.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RESI

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14492.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01342-00
  • Tax Lot: 167-000
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 08/17/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2018
Closed on
Aug 17, 2018
Sold by
Silzle Robert J and Silzle Diane H
Bought by
Ngo Huu Hoc and Rostock Roseanne
Seller's Agent
John Restrepo
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
Buyer's Agent
Albert Stroble
Compass RE
List Price
$589,000
Sold Price
$589,000
Current Estimated Value
$991,463

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$402,463
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$75,030
Interest Rate
2.94%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$894,742

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 1987
Sold by
Grogan Jean D Trustee
Bought by
Silzle Robert J and Silzle Diane H
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
Ngo Huu Hoc $589,000 Great American Abstract Llc
Silzle Robert J $217,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ngo Huu Hoc $200,000
Previous Owner Silzle Robert J $75,000
Previous Owner Silzle Robert J $307,000
Previous Owner Silzle Robert J $241,219
Previous Owner Silzle Robert J $150,000
Previous Owner Silzle Robert J $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/17/2018 08/17/18 Sold $589,000 0.0% $228 / Sq Ft
05/23/2018 05/23/18 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2018 05/21/18 For Sale $589,000 -- $228 / 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 $17,524 $486,305 $116,120 $370,185
2023 $16,846 $486,305 $116,120 $370,185
2022 $18,757 $556,200 $116,120 $440,080
2021 $30,550 $556,200 $116,120 $440,080
2020 $14,829 $254,180 $83,390 $170,790
2019 $14,456 $254,180 $83,390 $170,790
2018 $14,217 $254,180 $0 $0
2017 $13,898 $254,180 $0 $0
2016 $1,423 $254,180 $0 $0
2015 $1,423 $254,180 $0 $0
2014 $1,423 $254,180 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Restrepo

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    John Restrepo

    Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton

    (610) 715-9832

    65 Total Sales

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  • Albert Stroble

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Albert Stroble

    Compass RE

    (215) 880-1540

    106 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001768960

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-01342-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Swarthmore 19081

520 Westminster Ave, Swarthmore, PA

This home is located at 520 Westminster Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 since 21 May 2018 and is currently estimated at $991,463, approximately $383 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 520 Westminster 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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