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104 Elm Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081

6 beds
5 baths
4,118 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$218 per sqft
1923 build

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Welcome home to this grand masonry and stone home with over 4,000 square-feet of living space and an abundance of character and history. This 6 bedroom, 3 full, 2 half bath home proudly sits on a corner lot in the heart of Swarthmore located only one block away from the highly desirable Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary school and a few blocks to downtown Swarthmore, Swarthmore Swim Club and Swarthmore College. The exterior details of the home are rarely found in homes today and have been preserved for your enjoyment. As you enter the home from the front porch through the charming vestibule and step up to the foyer, you are greeted by the grandness of the home that unfolds in both directions. The center room of the main level is the dining room that appears straight out of the pages of a magazine with French doors into the kitchen. The kitchen boasts a large and sun-drenched breakfast area with French doors to the multi-level composite deck that overlooks the ample, flat backyard featuring arborist marked trees. The expansive living room features a charming wood fireplace (non-functioning) and gorgeous detailed moldings. The main level is completed by a quaint and convenient powder room. Upstairs you will find the primary bedroom with built-in shelving and primary bathroom. A neighboring bedroom could be easily used to expand the primary bathroom and add in a walk-in closet. A nearby sleeping porch provides great flex space for an in-home office, yoga studio or whatever fits your needs. This level includes two more bedrooms and a huge hall bathroom. All the bedrooms include ceiling fans. The third level features two more bedrooms, two walk-in closets, a full bathroom, and a bonus room -- all with loads of opportunity for creating the perfect space to fit your needs. The above ground basement with separate entrance and half bathroom has untapped potential for an in-law suite, au pair quarters, extensive workshop, etc. One section of the basement housed the original Swarthmore Coop - you could continue the tradition with your own in-home business! Outside you will find the original stone archway, freshly re-pointed, leading from the driveway and one car garage to the backyard, and a lovely side patio for al fresco dining and relaxing. Other updates include Cat 5 cable to every room, most windows replaced and knob & tube removed, windows on the south, east, and west sides of the home are tinted to reduce UV, 4" flush LED lights installed on the 1st and 2nd floors, all light switches and plugs replaced throughout, new decora toggle switches and plugs throughout. All this was included in the $30k rewire of the home to replace the entire system and add another 100 amp service to carry the home plus allow for a fully finished basement. A true gem of a home located in the quaint town of Swarthmore that provides all your day to day needs with a Coop market, bank, dry cleaner, coffee shops, post office, restaurants and brewery only blocks away from the home and within the award winning Wallingford-Swarthmore school district and with quick access to the Blue Route, I-95, Philadelphia airport and the train to downtown Philadelphia or Wilmington DE.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Redfin Corporation

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Oct 17, 2024 •

MLS# PADE2069492 —

The Building

Year Built:

1923
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Shingle
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Stucco, Stone
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Other
Levels:

3
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Stone
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Full, Unfinished
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

4118
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

4118

Interior

Interior Features:

Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Non-Functioning, Wood
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

4118
Living Area SqFt:

4,118 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Cash
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Take I-476 to Baltimore Pike Exit, Take Baltimore Pike towards Swarthmore Ave, Turn Right onto Swarthmore Ave, Turn Right onto Elm Ave, Home will be on the Left.
Cross Street:

Chestnut Ave
Latitude:

39.90741000
Longitude:

-75.34639000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.44
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

120.00 x 160.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Corner
Lot SqFt:

19,166 Sqft
Exclusions:

Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Microwave and Black Cabinets in Basement Workshop
Zoning:

RESIDENTIAL
Outdoor Living Structures:

Deck(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

R-10
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

43-00-00474-00
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

167-000
Tax Annual Amount:

$16,775
Tax Assessed Value:

$465,510
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

13520.0
County Tax:

1396.00
City/Town Tax:

1788.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level Bedrooms:

6
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

4
Bedrooms Upper Level:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

3
Lower Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

3
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level 2 Total Baths:

1.00
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level 2 Full Baths:

1
Lower Level Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Natural Gas
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances, Cooktop
Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

Elementary School:

Swarthmore Rutledge School
Middle School:

Strath Haven
High School:

STRATH HAVEN
School District Name:

Wallingford Swarthmore
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Swarthmore
Senior Community:

No
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

1
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Basement Garage, Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Attached Garage
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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$511/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/23/24 Sep 23, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$900,000	-5.3%
7/25/24 Jul 25, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$950,000
6/27/24 Jun 27, 2024	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$950,000

House Sold on 9/23/2024

$900,000

Listing provided by broker:

Blakely A Minton

Redfin Corporation

peter.phinney@redfin.com

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104 Elm Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081