$159,900
SOLD MAY 21, 2014

553 7th Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,573 Sq Ft
4,590 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of January 2024

Great opportunity to own this charming Cape with excellent potential! Original owners, 1st time offered. Clean well maintained 3 Bedrooms Cape, 2 full Baths, unfinished Basement with outside access to fenced yard. Some hardwood floors, modern Kitchen with dishwasher, outside exit to shared driveway. More recent updates included: new gas heater (2011), newer electric hot water heater (09), and replacement windows. Ready for your personal touches. Wonderful location! Close to Philadelphia Airport, short commute to Philadelphia and Wilmington.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Grace Cortellini

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media License #RS133971A Listed on: 03/21/2014

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Raymond Mckinney

Weichert Realtors License #AB-043515-A

Weichert Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 4,590 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 51x90
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,573 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Shared Driveway

Schools

  • Grace Park Elementary School
  • Ridley Middle School
  • Ridley High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Exterior Lighting

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 364-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 38-05-00987-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrig, W/D "As Is", No Monetary Value
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1573
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1573
  • Net Sq Ft: 1573.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 101.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1573
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Shared Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: RIDLEY
  • Elementary School: GRACE PARK
  • Middle School: RIDLEY
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • School District Key: 300200397359
  • Elementary School: GRACE PARK
  • High School: RIDLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: RIDLEY

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 51X90
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4590.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 551911
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5446.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 38-05-00987-00
  • Tax Lot: 364-000
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 05/21/2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2023
Closed on
Jan 11, 2024
Sold by
Schwartz Jeannine L
Bought by
Carovillano Rebecca and Bouvette Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Thomas Toole III
RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Toole III
RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.8%
Views
359
Current Estimated Value
$409,508

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,508
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.08%
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Outstanding Balance
$337,800
Interest Rate
7.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$71,708

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 28, 2019
Closed on
Aug 9, 2019
Sold by
Mckinney Matthew W
Bought by
Schwartz Jeannine L
Seller's Agent
Raymond Mckinney
Weichert Realtors
Buyer's Agent
Joey Ferrell
RE/MAX Hometown Realtors
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.96%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.93%
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2014
Closed on
May 21, 2014
Sold by
Walton Virginia M
Bought by
Mckinney Matthew W
Seller's Agent
Grace Cortellini
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Raymond Mckinney
Weichert Realtors
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$159,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%
Original Mortgage
$157,003
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $380,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $240,000 Title Services
Deed $159,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $342,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $157,003 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/11/2024 01/11/24 Sold $380,000 -2.5% $242 / Sq Ft
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Price Changed $389,900 -1.3% $248 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 For Sale $395,000 +64.6% $251 / Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Sold $240,000 -4.0% $153 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Pending -- -- --
06/28/2019 06/28/19 For Sale $249,900 +56.3% $159 / Sq Ft
05/21/2014 05/21/14 Sold $159,900 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
04/18/2014 04/18/14 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2014 03/21/14 For Sale $159,900 -- $102 / 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
2024 $6,978 $200,960 $72,510 $128,450
2023 $6,674 $200,960 $72,510 $128,450
2022 $6,460 $200,960 $72,510 $128,450
2021 $10,000 $200,960 $72,510 $128,450
2020 $5,778 $102,290 $36,030 $66,260
2019 $5,673 $102,290 $36,030 $66,260
2018 $5,602 $102,290 $0 $0
2017 $5,602 $102,290 $0 $0
2016 $561 $102,290 $0 $0
2015 $561 $102,290 $0 $0
2014 $561 $102,290 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002850416

Bright MLS

APN: 38-05-00987-00