NOT LISTED FOR SALE

534 Rutgers Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $815,000 - $979,911

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,460 Sq Ft
$359/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 26, 2017

Last sale price $435,500 $177 Per Sq Ft

Est. 103% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,011/month

Highlights

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Paulson Park

About This Home

As of September 2017

We are proud to offer this Classic stone colonial featuring 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath. Hardwood floors throughout that have been refinished and every room has been freshly painted. All the rooms are generously sized. Original owners extended the kitchen to include a sunny breakfast room and added a large 4th bedroom on the second floor. En Suite bath in main bedroom, stairs to large attic where you can store your extra belongings. All the rooms are filled with natural light. Formal living room with fireplace leads to side screened in porch; family room with a wonderful view of the back yard. Separate dining room; vintage kitchen with pass through to the breakfast room. Nice back patio where you can relax and watch the birds. Solid 2 car garage and plenty of additional off street parking. Central air conditioning and oil heat. New 200 amp electric service. The present owners have enjoyed this home since 1952. Blocks from downtown Swarthmore where you can enjoy the Saturday Farmers Market and the Co-op as well as the new Swarthmore Inn. Easy Commute on the R-3 to downtown Philadelphia and a 15 minute drive to the Airport. All this in the highly rated Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Marie Muhlenberg

mimi@dpwelsh.com D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 08/04/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Kelczewski

(302) 383-1983 mkelczewski@bfpsir.com Monument Sotheby's International Realty License #ABR005034

Monument Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x150
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,460 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Basement

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

Schools

  • Strath Haven Middle School
  • Strath Haven High School

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 122-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01102-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

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
  • Remarks Public: We are proud to offer this Classic stone colonial featuring 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath. Hardwood floors throughout that have been refinished and every room has been freshly painted. All the rooms are generously sized. Original owners extended the kitchen to include a sunny breakfast room and added a large 4th bedroom on the second floor. En Suite bath in main bedroom, stairs to large attic where you can store your extra belongings. All the rooms are filled with natural light. Formal living room with fireplace leads to side screened in porch; family room with a wonderful view of the back yard. Separate dining room; vintage kitchen with pass through to the breakfast room. Nice back patio where you can relax and watch the birds. Solid 2 car garage and plenty of additional off street parking. Central air conditioning and oil heat. New 200 amp electric service. The present owners have enjoyed this home since 1952. Blocks from downtown Swarthmore where you can enjoy the Saturday Farmers Market and the Co-op as well as the new Swarthmore Inn. Easy Commute on the R-3 to downtown Philadelphia and a 15 minute drive to the Airport. All this in the highly rated Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2460
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2460
  • Net Sq Ft: 2460.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 177.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2460
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 534

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
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: 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
  • Senior Community: 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

  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.40
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13155.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 565984
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12373.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01102-00
  • Tax Lot: 122-000
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 09/26/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2017
Closed on
Sep 26, 2017
Sold by
Jordan Lynn Rankin
Bought by
Willsie Philip and Willsie Mary Stewart
Seller's Agent
Anne Marie Muhlenberg
D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Kelczewski
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$435,500
Sold Price
$435,500
Current Estimated Value
$883,728

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$448,228
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%
Original Mortgage
$370,175
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1952
Bought by
Rankin Helen M
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
Willsie Philip $435,500 Global Title Inc
Rankin Helen M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Willsie Philip $370,175
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/26/2017 09/26/17 Sold $435,500 0.0% $177 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2017 08/04/17 For Sale $435,500 -- $177 / 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 $15,917 $441,700 $118,800 $322,900
2024 $15,917 $441,700 $118,800 $322,900
2023 $14,097 $406,960 $118,800 $288,160
2022 $13,724 $406,960 $118,800 $288,160
2021 $22,353 $406,960 $118,800 $288,160
2020 $12,905 $221,190 $85,320 $135,870
2019 $12,580 $221,190 $85,320 $135,870
2018 $12,372 $221,190 $0 $0
2017 $12,094 $221,190 $0 $0
2016 $1,214 $221,190 $0 $0
2015 $1,214 $221,190 $0 $0
2014 $1,214 $221,190 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Anne Marie Muhlenberg

    D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC

  • Michael Kelczewski

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Michael Kelczewski

    Monument Sotheby's International Realty

    (302) 383-1983

    84 Total Sales

    Michael Kelczewski
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000469191

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-01102-00

Pennsylvania Delaware County Swarthmore 19081

534 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA

This home is located at 534 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 since 04 August 2017 and is currently estimated at $883,728, approximately $359 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 534 Rutgers 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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