Seller's Agent in 2017
Carrie Piccard
BHHS Fox & Roach
(610) 209-9079
25 in this area
43 Total Sales
524 Westminster Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081
Estimated Value: $732,000 - $770,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,581
Sq Ft
$473/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
- 1 Fireplace
- 2-minute walk to Paulson Park
About This Home
As of March 2017Enjoy your piece of the countryside just blocks from Swarthmore Borough library, shops and residential rail station! A picturesque mid-century cape welcomes you with a generous patio overlooking tree-lined Westminster Avenue. The entry hall features the lovely finished maple floors found throughout the first floor. Follow it back to a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace, flanked by built-ins, and a panoramic view of the great big backyard. Step into the open dining room to admire more maple floors and a built-in buffet as well as a door to the yard. The updated kitchen features granite countertops, KraftMaid cabintry and some updated appliances including a GE Profile dishwasher and built-in Maytag microwave. Bright windows allow the light to fill this large and useful space. Off the kitchen is a handy mudroom with laundry hook-up and folding counter as well as a door to the backyard. The front of the first floor consists of two bedrooms with maple floors and pretty views as well as a full tile hall bath with updated vanity and fixtures, allowing for easy first floor living. Upstairs, the master bedroom offers a bank of brand new Anderson windows overlooking the front garden, and has a charming reading nook as well as an enormous closet with organizers and a linen closet. The second bedroom overlooks the backyard and has a traditional closet as well as access to the storage eaves. A full bath with glass door shower stall and updated vanity and fixtures completes the second floor. The basement is unfinished with high ceilings and a French drain system for peace of mind. Sensible features include: 2yo high efficiency gas heater and C/A, newer roof with 30 year shingles, newer windows in the kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms, insulation in the attic, french drain in the basement and newer insulated exterior doors. Enjoy the peace of the suburbs as you picnic in your spacious backyard. Blocks away, several playgrounds, Swarthmore's downtown, and the regional rail station all await your next adventure!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 0.28 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 75x120
- Level Lot
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1,581 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- 1 Fireplace
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Breakfast Area or Nook
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Drainage System
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School
- Strath Haven Middle School
- Strath Haven High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 168-000
- Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01343-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 6, 2017
Closed on
Mar 30, 2017
Sold by
Decamp Matthew F and Decamp Lisa Blaskey
Bought by
Rich Nathan Andrew and Rich Monica
Seller's Agent
Carrie Piccard
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Matt Fetick
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$364,500
Sold Price
$364,500
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$379,609
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.98%
Original Mortgage
$357,897
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 28, 2006
Sold by
Gibson Virginia A and Gibson Mason Virginia
Bought by
Decamp Matthew F and Decamp Lisa Blaskey
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,000
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 3, 1994
Sold by
Snyder Susan
Bought by
Gibson Mason Virginia
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,550
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Nathan Andrew | $364,500 | None Available | |
| Decamp Matthew F | $345,000 | None Available | |
| Gibson Mason Virginia | $159,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Rich Nathan Andrew | $220,000 | |
| Closed | Rich Nathan Andrew | $155,000 | |
| Open | Rich Nathan Andrew | $340,163 | |
| Closed | Rich Nathan Andrew | $344,400 | |
| Closed | Rich Nathan Andrew | $357,897 | |
| Previous Owner | Decamp Matthew F | $239,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Decamp Matthew F | $263,309 | |
| Previous Owner | Decamp Matthew F | $274,873 | |
| Previous Owner | Decamp Matthew F | $276,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gibson Virginia A | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gibson Virginia A | $140,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gibson Mason Virginia | $143,550 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2017 03/30/17 | Sold | $364,500 | 0.0% | $231 / Sq Ft |
| 02/14/2017 02/14/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/06/2017 02/06/17 | For Sale | $364,500 | -- | $231 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $17,290 | $479,800 | $118,130 | $361,670 |
| 2023 | $13,723 | $396,150 | $118,130 | $278,020 |
| 2022 | $13,359 | $396,150 | $118,130 | $278,020 |
| 2021 | $21,759 | $396,150 | $118,130 | $278,020 |
| 2020 | $10,796 | $185,040 | $84,840 | $100,200 |
| 2019 | $10,524 | $185,040 | $84,840 | $100,200 |
| 2018 | $10,350 | $185,040 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $10,117 | $185,040 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,015 | $185,040 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,036 | $185,040 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,015 | $185,040 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2017
Matt Fetick
EXP Realty, LLC
(484) 678-7888
4 in this area
1,127 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1000079718
APN: 43-00-01343-00
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