Seller's Agent in 2021
Nancy Curtis
BHHS Fox & Roach
(610) 585-4738
2 in this area
29 Total Sales
611 Elm Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081
Swarthmore NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $867,000 - $1,007,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,002
Sq Ft
$321/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Black Bottom Pool
- View of Trees or Woods
- Colonial Architecture
- Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
- 1.52 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of November 2021Location, location, location! Enjoy the bustling college town of Swarthmore, then come home to a serene park-like property surrounded by trees and hardly a neighbor in sight! The summer season will be enhanced by the secluded black bottom pool. The home has many charming features including an arched front door, inlaid hardwood floors, built-ins, and 3 wood mantled fireplaces. An addition includes a huge family room with a fireplace and deck overlooking the yard, master bedroom suite with laundry and another large lower level entertaining space with fireplace and doors to a patio and the pool area. The flexible Bedroom arrangement allows for a first floor in-law or au-pair suite while the main Bedrooms are upstairs. While updates are needed to the kitchen and baths, the spaces allow for your own personal vision. The property abuts the college grounds and lots of walking paths allow an easy jaunt to the R-3 train to Philly.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1935
Lot Details
- 1.52 Acre Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 4 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Stone Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,002 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Built-In Features
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fireplace Mantel
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Game Room
- Views of Woods
- Attic
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Pool
- Black Bottom Pool
- In Ground Pool
Schools
- Strath Haven Middle School
- Strath Haven High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 048-000
- Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00328-00
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Durgin Frank H | $318,000 | |
| Closed | Durgin Frank H | $525,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/2021 11/10/21 | Sold | $735,000 | +2.8% | $245 / Sq Ft |
| 10/04/2021 10/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/30/2021 09/30/21 | For Sale | $715,000 | -- | $238 / 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 | $21,450 | $595,230 | $247,340 | $347,890 |
| 2023 | $20,619 | $595,230 | $247,340 | $347,890 |
| 2022 | $18,797 | $557,410 | $247,340 | $310,070 |
| 2021 | $30,616 | $557,410 | $247,340 | $310,070 |
| 2020 | $21,748 | $372,770 | $202,640 | $170,130 |
| 2019 | $21,200 | $372,770 | $202,640 | $170,130 |
| 2018 | $20,850 | $372,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $20,382 | $372,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,046 | $372,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,046 | $372,770 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $2,046 | $372,770 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Nancy Curtis
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Ursula Rouse
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Ursula Rouse
Compass RE
(610) 389-3445
24 in this area
90 Total Sales
Map
Similar Home in Swarthmore, PA
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PADE2008738
APN: 43-00-00328-00
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