NOT LISTED FOR SALE

521 Westminster Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $646,788 - $765,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,744 Sq Ft
$404/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2020

Last sale price $465,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 52% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,697/month

Highlights

  • 24-Hour Security
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1-minute walk to Paulson Park

About This Home

As of May 2020

Charm plus location! Lovely stone colonial on beautiful street in Swarthmore Borough, half a block to the playground and five short blocks to the train and town! Hardwood floors throughout. First floor features: Living Room that connects to a Formal Dining Room. Kitchen follows and is nicely renovated with custom granite countertops and white cabinetry. Kitchen opens to a simply OUTSTANDING Family Room that is sure to delight. Family Room runs the length of the back of the house with two new (2018) solar sky lights, hardwood floors and a wonderful gas fireplace. Family Room overlooks a spectacular backyard - a gardener's delight! Backyard is home to some very special trees, shrubs and perennials, many of which are pollinators' favorites! There is a lovely patio just off the Family Room too. Head upstairs to the second floor where you will find three spacious Bedrooms all with ample closets and plenty of light. Master Bedroom has a nicely updated Bathroom. Hall Bathroom is also updated. Basement is finished, offering a wonderful playroom, home office or additional hang out space. Laundry is tucked neatly into a basement closet. There is a single car garage. There is also a shed in the fenced backyard, offering plenty of additional storage. NEW architectural, shingled roof. NEW attic fan. Many more updates! Seller is a licensed, Pennsylvania real estate agent.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeanne Maillet

(610) 299-5630 jeanne.maillet555@gmail.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media License #RS316883 Listed on: 03/17/2020

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Cassidee Curran

(267) 266-0347 cassidee.curran@compass.com Compass RE

Compass RE

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,957

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 7,623 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65.00 x 117.50
  • Infill Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Planted Vegetation
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced, Side and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Drainage System
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Windows

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Strath Haven Middle School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Roof Mounted Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 24-Hour Security

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 181-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01355-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,957

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Tiffany Chandelier in family room
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer, refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2020-03-18
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Skylight(s)
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Hung, Insulated, Replacement, Screens, Skylights
  • Other Equipment: Negotiable
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Slab, Stone
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Drainage System, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Windows
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 9367
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1744
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 271.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1744
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 7623
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 521

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Access - On Grade, Approved, Black Top
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Street
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Built In, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split, Programmable Thermostat, Roof Mounted, Zoned
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Detection System, Main Entrance Lock, Security Gate, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • Middle School: STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Rear
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Interior, Landscaping, Level, Road Frontage, Sideyard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 65.00 x 117.50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7623.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 8057.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9957.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01355-00
  • Tax Lot: 181-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1744
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 05/26/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2020
Closed on
May 21, 2020
Sold by
Anderson Martin A and Anderson Sharon B
Bought by
Karita Mariko and Deschere Kristopher
Seller's Agent
Jeanne Maillet
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Cassidee Curran
Compass RE
List Price
$472,900
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-1.67%
Current Estimated Value
$705,447

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$240,447
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.31%
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Outstanding Balance
$330,364
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$382,392

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 1984
Sold by
Roberts Reginald T
Bought by
Anderson Martin A and Anderson Sharon B
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Karita Mariko $465,000 Trident Land Transfer Co Lp
Anderson Martin A $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Karita Mariko $372,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Sold $465,000 -1.7% $267 / Sq Ft
04/15/2020 04/15/20 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2020 04/11/20 For Sale $472,900 +1.7% $271 / Sq Ft
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Off Market $465,000 -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 For Sale $472,900 -- $271 / 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 $11,481 $318,610 $114,230 $204,380
2024 $11,481 $318,610 $114,230 $204,380
2023 $11,037 $318,610 $114,230 $204,380
2022 $10,744 $318,610 $114,230 $204,380
2021 $17,500 $318,610 $114,230 $204,380
2020 $9,957 $170,670 $82,030 $88,640
2019 $9,706 $170,670 $82,030 $88,640
2018 $9,546 $170,670 $0 $0
2017 $9,332 $170,670 $0 $0
2016 $937 $170,670 $0 $0
2015 $956 $170,670 $0 $0
2014 $956 $170,670 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADE516216

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-01355-00