NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 Rutgers Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Estimated Value: $592,588 - $738,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,840 Sq Ft
$364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 16, 2016

Last sale price $343,000 $186 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,379/month

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Attic
  • 3-minute walk to Paulson Park

About This Home

As of May 2016

Come see the best value in Swarthmore! 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, 1 PWDR. HUGE GARAGE. Formal Living Room AND Dining Room AND Family Room. Central Air. 2-Car GARAGE. Center Hall Colonial. Walk to town, train and schools. Enter from the Covered Front Porch to the Foyer with Coat Closet and Powder Room. Large Living Room Features a Wood Burning Fireplace. Family Room is directly off the Living Room with Built-In Cabinets/Shelving and Access to the Brick PATIO and DEEP BACK YARD. Plenty of Storage in the Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Tile Flooring, New Ceiling, Tile Backsplash, Electric Cooking and Access to the Driveway and Back Yard. Formal Dining Room is directly off the Kitchen for Easy Entertaining and Features Deep Window Sills, Chair Rail and Shadow Boxing. Second Floor Features Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom with Tub Shower and Tile Surround. Two Additional Bedrooms, one with Walk Up Access to the Floored Attic with plenty of STORAGE. A Full Hall Bathroom and Hall Linen Closet complete the Floor. Full Unfinished Basement with Laundry Hook Up and French Drain. REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS. FRESHLY PAINTED.NEW TO NEWER WINDOWS T/0. 2 Car Detached Garage. Brick Patio overlooking Level Back Yard. Minutes to all Major Commuting Routes, Septa Train and the Charming Town of Swarthmore.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Perri Ann Evanson

(610) 517-5208 perri.evanson@gmail.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media License #AB067620 Listed on: 09/17/2015

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Becky Hansen

(610) 247-9388 becky.hansen@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 67x150
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,840 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 124-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01104-00

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: Come see the best value in Swarthmore! 3 BRs, 2 Full Baths, 1 PWDR. HUGE GARAGE. Formal Living Room AND Dining Room AND Family Room. Central Air. 2-Car GARAGE. Center Hall Colonial. Walk to town, train and schools. Enter from the Covered Front Porch to the Foyer with Coat Closet and Powder Room. Large Living Room Features a Wood Burning Fireplace. Family Room is directly off the Living Room with Built-In Cabinets/Shelving and Access to the Brick PATIO and DEEP BACK YARD. Plenty of Storage in the Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Tile Flooring, New Ceiling, Tile Backsplash, Electric Cooking and Access to the Driveway and Back Yard. Formal Dining Room is directly off the Kitchen for Easy Entertaining and Features Deep Window Sills, Chair Rail and Shadow Boxing. Second Floor Features Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom with Tub Shower and Tile Surround. Two Additional Bedrooms, one with Walk Up Access to the Floored Attic with plenty of STORAGE. A Full Hall Bathroom and Hall Linen Closet complete the Floor. Full Unfinished Basement with Laundry Hook Up and French Drain. REFINISHED HARDWOOD FLOORS. FRESHLY PAINTED.NEW TO NEWER WINDOWS T/0. 2 Car Detached Garage. Brick Patio overlooking Level Back Yard. Minutes to all Major Commuting Routes, Septa Train and the Charming Town of Swarthmore.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1840
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1840
  • Net Sq Ft: 1840.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 190.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1840
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 542

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, 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: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • 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
  • 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

  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Dimensions: 67X150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10019.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 565986
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9329.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01104-00
  • Tax Lot: 124-000
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 05/16/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2015
Closed on
May 16, 2016
Sold by
Hays Morgan and Hays Abigail Jones
Bought by
Carone Benjamin R and Carone Dawn Marie
Seller's Agent
Perri Ann Evanson
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Becky Hansen
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$343,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-11.83%
Current Estimated Value
$668,897

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$325,897
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.47%
Original Mortgage
$343,000
Interest Rate
2.85%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2007
Sold by
Kitchin Glenn L and Kitchin Aimee
Bought by
Hays Morgan and Hays Abigail Jones

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,200
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2005
Sold by
Welvaert Antonica and Welvaert Rene
Bought by
Kitchin Glenn L and Kitchin Aimee

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2003
Sold by
Golza William A and Golz Cicely D
Bought by
Welvaert Rene and Welvaert Antonica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,800
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Carone Benjamin R $343,000 None Available
Hays Morgan $391,500 None Available
Kitchin Glenn L $375,000 None Available
Welvaert Rene $286,000 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Carone Benjamin R $343,000
Previous Owner Hays Morgan $313,200
Previous Owner Kitchin Glenn L $270,000
Previous Owner Welvaert Rene $228,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Sold $343,000 -2.0% $186 / Sq Ft
03/25/2016 03/25/16 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2016 02/14/16 Price Changed $349,999 -1.4% $190 / Sq Ft
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Price Changed $354,999 -4.1% $193 / Sq Ft
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Price Changed $369,999 -2.6% $201 / Sq Ft
10/26/2015 10/26/15 Price Changed $379,999 -2.3% $207 / Sq Ft
09/17/2015 09/17/15 For Sale $389,000 -- $211 / 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 $9,992 $285,200 $116,220 $168,980
2024 $9,992 $277,270 $116,220 $161,050
2023 $9,605 $277,270 $116,220 $161,050
2022 $9,350 $277,270 $116,220 $161,050
2021 $15,229 $277,270 $116,220 $161,050
2020 $10,221 $175,190 $83,470 $91,720
2019 $9,963 $175,190 $83,470 $91,720
2018 $9,799 $175,190 $0 $0
2017 $9,579 $175,190 $0 $0
2016 $981 $175,190 $0 $0
2015 $981 $175,190 $0 $0
2014 $981 $175,190 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002701488

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-01104-00