$185,000
SOLD NOV 19, 2013

725 N Swarthmore Ave Swarthmore, PA 19081

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,512 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$122 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

143 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2025

Quaint Cape Cod, newly painted and freshly refinished floors, awaits your final touches. This charming home features a semi-finished basement, deep grassy yard and a 1 1/2 car garage. Convenient to Blue Route and easy access to Swarthmore College. An affordable home in a great school district!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dave Welsh

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media Listed on: 06/10/2013

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

Last Buyer's Agent

Barbara Bechtold

D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC License #TREND:200788

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1948

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Basement

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 137x210

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 001-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-01195-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1948

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1512
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1512
  • Net Sq Ft: 1512.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 131.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1512
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Pool: No Pool

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • Middle School: STRATH HAVEN
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN
  • School District Key: 300200396626

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 137X210
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 566089
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9183.0
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-01195-00
  • Tax Lot: 001-000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2025
Closed on
Apr 7, 2025
Sold by
Jones Rebecca and Taylor Christopher
Bought by
Byers Ernest Ray and Byers Allison Catherine
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Manzo
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Fernando Gallard
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
List Price
$584,900
Sold Price
$565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-3.4%
Views
132
Current Estimated Value
$572,890

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,890
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.35%
Original Mortgage
$508,500
Outstanding Balance
$508,055
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$71,709

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2024
Sold by
New Creation Real Estate Llc
Bought by
Jones Rebecca and Taylor Christopher

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$505,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2024
Closed on
Jun 4, 2024
Sold by
Nevels James E and Nevels Lourene A
Bought by
New Creation Real Estate Llc
Seller's Agent
Fernando Gallard
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Emily Chan
Philly Real Estate
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-13.16%
Views
342

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
66.91%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2013
Closed on
Nov 8, 2013
Sold by
Kolsky Carol Denise
Bought by
Nevels James E and Nevels Lourene A
Seller's Agent
Dave Welsh
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Buyer's Agent
Barbara Bechtold
D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$229,500
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,500
-19.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.63%
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 $565,000 Trident Land Transfer
Deed $565,000 Trident Land Transfer
Deed $505,000 First City Abstract
Deed $330,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $185,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $508,500 New Conventional
Closed $508,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $505,000 VA
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $163,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $565,000 -3.4% $275 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2025 03/08/25 For Sale $584,900 +77.2% $284 / Sq Ft
06/07/2024 06/07/24 Sold $330,000 -9.6% $160 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Price Changed $365,000 -3.9% $177 / Sq Ft
04/12/2024 04/12/24 For Sale $380,000 +105.4% $185 / Sq Ft
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Sold $185,000 -7.3% $122 / Sq Ft
10/31/2013 10/31/13 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2013 09/03/13 Price Changed $199,500 -13.1% $132 / Sq Ft
06/10/2013 06/10/13 For Sale $229,500 -- $152 / 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 $13,441 $373,000 $150,660 $222,340
2023 $12,921 $373,000 $150,660 $222,340
2022 $12,579 $373,000 $150,660 $222,340
2021 $19,109 $347,910 $150,660 $197,250
2020 $10,502 $180,000 $112,350 $67,650
2019 $10,237 $180,000 $112,350 $67,650
2018 $10,068 $180,000 $0 $0
2017 $9,842 $180,000 $0 $0
2016 $988 $180,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,008 $180,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,008 $180,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003481008

Bright MLS

APN: 43-00-01195-00