NOT LISTED FOR SALE

524 S Chester Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $668,000 - $759,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,214 Sq Ft
$324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2016

Last sale price $335,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 114% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,837/month

Highlights

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2016

Fantastic Swarthmore home is everything you are looking for! There are so many ways you can live your lifestyle in this home. The flexible layout gives you options of a 1st floor master bedroom, in-law quarters with separate entrance or family room with full bath and main floor laundry. Plus a separate home office space! Great eat in kitchen, large living room with wood burning stove in a stone hearth, large bedrooms, half acre lot, ample storage, upgraded electric and professionally waterproofed basement with outside ventilation system. All close to downtown Swarthmore and within walking distance of shopping and all basic necessities. Conveniently located near Swarthmore SEPTA station, I-95 & 476 and only 20 minutes from the Philadelphia airport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dan Hayden

Springer Realty Group Listed on: 09/01/2015

Springer Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Ayse Clay

Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne License #AB067360

Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x237
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,214 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Unfinished Basement

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

Schools

  • Strath Haven Middle School
  • Strath Haven High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 038-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00160-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Fantastic Swarthmore home is everything you are looking for! There are so many ways you can live your lifestyle in this home. The flexible layout gives you options of a 1st floor master bedroom, in-law quarters with separate entrance or family room with full bath and main floor laundry. Plus a separate home office space! Great eat in kitchen, large living room with wood burning stove in a stone hearth, large bedrooms, half acre lot, ample storage, upgraded electric and professionally waterproofed basement with outside ventilation system. All close to downtown Swarthmore and within walking distance of shopping and all basic necessities. Conveniently located near Swarthmore SEPTA station, I-95 & 476 and only 20 minutes from the Philadelphia airport.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Drainage System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2214
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2214
  • Net Sq Ft: 2214.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2214
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 524

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • Middle School: STRATH HAVEN
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X237
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 21170.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 564996
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10724.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00160-00
  • Tax Lot: 038-000
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 09/22/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Loving George
Bought by
Loving George and Bullock Amy
Current Estimated Value
$716,706

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2017
Sold by
Loving Between Dorothy and Loving George
Bought by
Loving George

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2015
Closed on
Sep 22, 2016
Sold by
Loch Alan Arthur and Loch Susan G
Bought by
Loving Dorothy and Loving George
Seller's Agent
Dan Hayden
Springer Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Ayse Clay
Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-16.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$301,500
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 1977
Bought by
Loch Alan and Loch Susan
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
Loving George -- None Listed On Document
Loving George -- None Available
Loving Dorothy $335,000 None Available
Loch Alan -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Loving George $50,000
Previous Owner Loving Dorothy $301,500
Previous Owner Loch Susan $14,000
Previous Owner Loch Alan Arthur $250,000
Previous Owner Loch Alan Arthur $176,750
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2016 09/22/16 Sold $335,000 0.0% $151 / Sq Ft
05/18/2016 05/18/16 Off Market $335,000 -- --
12/16/2015 12/16/15 Price Changed $350,000 -6.7% $158 / Sq Ft
10/19/2015 10/19/15 Price Changed $375,000 -6.0% $169 / Sq Ft
09/01/2015 09/01/15 For Sale $399,000 -- $180 / 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 $12,221 $339,140 $132,720 $206,420
2024 $12,221 $339,140 $132,720 $206,420
2023 $11,748 $339,140 $132,720 $206,420
2022 $11,191 $331,860 $132,720 $199,140
2021 $18,228 $331,860 $132,720 $199,140
2020 $11,442 $196,120 $95,320 $100,800
2019 $11,154 $196,120 $95,320 $100,800
2018 $10,970 $196,120 $0 $0
2017 $10,723 $196,120 $0 $0
2016 $1,076 $196,120 $0 $0
2015 $1,098 $196,120 $0 $0
2014 $1,098 $196,120 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002627010

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-00160-00