600 N Swarthmore Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

Listing Details

• Property Type: Residential
• Structure Type: Detached
• Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
• Ownership: Fee Simple
• Exclusions: See the uploaded page with the Seller's Disclosures.
• Inclusions: See the uploaded page with the Seller's Disclosures.
• New Construction: No
• Story List: Main, Upper 1
• Expected On Market: 2024-09-14
• Year Built: 1983
• Automatically Close On Close Date: No
• Remarks Public: Here is your chance to own a rare Modernist enclave offering serenity & privacy w/ a detached home, detached studio, & workshop in the heart of sought-after Swarthmore. This property, being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since its construction, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, & other publications. Designed & built by architect Gene Spurgeon as his primary residence, the property consists of a 3544 sq ft detached home, a 600 sq ft detached architecture/design/flower/seed studio, & a 200 sq ft gardening/potting/tool workshop. With the preservation of original details to a level rarely seen. The grounds feature native trees, plant & pollinator gardens, porches, decks, flag & cut stone walkways, patios, water features, & modern horizontal fencing, all set within a private oasis just blocks from Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore Town Center, & the Farmers Market. The great location offers easy access to Baltimore Pike, I-476, I-95, Center City, Philly Airport, & is in the A+-rated Wallingford-Swarthmore SD. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1-car garage, & a 3-car driveway. The living room, the heart of the home features a 2 story floor-to-ceiling wall of windows & a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen boasts a eating area & 2 pantries. Additional rooms include dining, family, laundry & storage rooms, vestibule, foyer, mudroom, wine cellar, & an office/den/library that can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. The separate studio, w/ exposed wood vaulted ceilings, beams, & floors, offers numerous possibilities: it could serve as a guest house, nanny or in-law suite, VRBO/Airbnb, kids’ or pets’ playhouse, 2nd office, business space, recording/photography/art studio, or fitness space. The studio also includes an attached Terrain-style garden/potting/storage shed w/ its own entrance. The home, studio, shed, gardens, & grounds provide a perfect backdrop for social media, video, & photo shoots. This unique property, unlike any other in Swarthmore, sits on a level private lot featuring its own nature preserve & bird sanctuary w/ stone walls. Outdoor amenities include a dog run, firepit, BBQ, gardening & composting areas, & spacious front, side, & rear yards, offering plenty of space for kids, pets, & entertaining. Both the home & studio have open & flowing floor plans, w/ floor-to-ceiling windows & doors that bring nature indoors. The property is light-filled, w/ ample storage space & room to spread out, indoors & outdoors. It is ideal for hosting family, friends, in-laws, neighbors, co-workers, kids, pets & special occasions. Updates & features include rarely installed steel roofs, gutters, & downspouts on the home, detached studio & workshop. The entire interiors & exteriors have just been professionally painted. The stone walkways, patios, & concrete driveway have been professionally pressure washed. The kitchen is equipped w/ under-cabinet lighting & high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid 5-burner gas cooktop, & GE wall oven & microwave. The property features Carrier 2-zone high-efficiency HVAC & central air systems, Honeywell programmable thermostats, Rheem gas hot water heater, & a smart app video camera system. It also includes Low-E windows, skylights, French & entry doors, oak hardwood floors, 200-amp electric, an insulated garage door & auto opener, built-in cabinetry & storage throughout, & an Apec reverse osmosis water filtration system, Maytag washer/dryer, LED lighting, & landscape & tree lighting enhance the property’s ambiance. Conveniently located just blocks from Target, the Swarthmore SEPTA train station to Center City, & restaurants, cafes, shops, schools, parks & trails. Easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Philadelphia, DE, NJ, Brooklyn, NYC, CT, Poconos, beaches, MD & DC. There will not be any public open houses for this property, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
• Special Features: None
• Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

• Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Dispenser, Water Heater, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Conditioner - Owned
• Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Renewable, Concrete
• Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
• Window Features: Atrium, Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Energy Star Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Palladian, Screens, Skylights, Transom
• Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
• Fireplaces Count: 1
• Fireplace: Yes
• Door Features: Atrium, Double Entry, Energy Star Qualified Door(s), French, Insulated
• Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
• Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Block
• Levels Count: 2
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Storage Room
• Basement: No
• Laundry Type: Upper Floor
• Total Sq Ft: 3544
• Living Area Sq Ft: 3544
• Price Per Sq Ft: 338.60
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3544
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 600

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
• Other Structures List: 2nd House, Guest House, Office/Studio, Shed, Wood/Metal Shed
• Construction Materials: Cedar, Advanced Framing, Block
• Exterior Features: Bbq Grill, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Sidewalks, Water Fountains
• Roof: Metal, Pitched
• View: Courtyard, Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
• 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
• Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Lighted Parking
• Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
• Attached Garage Spaces: 1
• Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
• Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
• Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

• Central Air Conditioning: Yes
• Cooling Fuel: Electric
• Cooling Type: Energy Star Cooling System, Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
• Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
• Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
• Heating Type: Energy Star Heating System, Heat Pump - Gas Backup, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Natural Gas
• Security: Security System, Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras
• 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
• Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
• High School Source: Listing Agent
• Middle School Source: Listing Agent
• School District Key: 300200396626
• School District Source: Listing Agent
• Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
• High School: STRATH HAVEN
• Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

Lot Info

• Fencing: Wood, Privacy
• Land Use Code: R-10
• Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
• Lot Size Acres: 0.56
• Lot Dimensions: 42.00 x 191.00
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 24394.00
• Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s), Terrace
• Year Assessed: 2024
• Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

• Efficiency: Construction, Appliances, Exposure/Shade, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Flooring, Home Energy Management, Hvac, Lighting
• Green Sustainability: Regionally Sourced Materials

Rental Info

• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• School Tax: 13995.00
• Tax Annual Amount: 17364.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00103-00
• Tax Lot: 055-000
• Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3544
• County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Tax Year: 2024
• Close Date: 10/21/2024

MLS Schools

• School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE