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551 Marietta Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081

3 beds
3 baths
1,916 sqft
7,841 sqft lot
$354 per sqft
1953 build

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Here is a unique and rare opportunity in coveted Swarthmore Borough (Wallingford-Swarthmore School District)! This solid, well-maintained, charming two-story cape-style Colonial is being offered for the first time in 43 years. Situated on a flat lot along a beautiful and peaceful street, 551 Marietta Ave. offers a unique and flexible first floor plan with endless possibilities. A covered entry welcomes you to a spacious living room with gleaming hardwood floors. Off of the living room is a bright den with a fireplace, built-ins, vaulted ceiling and two large closets. An adjacent FULL bathroom makes this room perfect for use as a first-floor primary bedroom suite if you desire. The bathroom has a large closet plus an area to add a washer and dryer! The first floor includes a freshly painted study or home office giving you a perfect, quiet retreat. A formal dining room with hardwood floors and a chair rail provides a delightful gathering space for special holiday meals. The adjacent kitchen features ample counter space, white glass-front cabinets, white subway tile backsplash and a large pantry closet. The kitchen exits to the driveway and carport, which is super-convenient for unloading groceries. A half-bath completes the first floor. Proceed upstairs where you will find three good-size bedrooms with hardwood floors under wall-to-wall carpeting, and a full-bathroom with vintage ceramic tile and a linen closet. One of the bedrooms accesses an insulated attic that is ideal for your storage needs. Don’t forget to check out the finished “retro” basement recreation room with its period knotty pine paneling! The basement’s unfinished area includes the laundry, utilities and storage. Outside there is a large carport and a tranquil backyard ready for your landscaping ideas. Through the years the longtime owners have made numerous improvements. A brand new roof was just installed in July 2024, giving you peace of mind for years to come. Other improvements include a newer gas heater, central air and replacement windows. And let’s not forget the location…..You are an easy walk to the Swarthmore Town Center, Swarthmore College, nearby parks and the SEPTA Media-Wawa regional rail line, and I-95, I-476 and the airport and stadiums are minutes away. This is your chance to bring your imagination to make this lovely home into a show-stopper you’ll enjoy for years to come! Don’t miss it!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

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

MLS# PADE2071858 —

The Building

Year Built:

1953
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Levels:

2
Roof:

Architectural Shingle
Door Features:

Six Panel
Window Features:

Double Hung, Vinyl Clad
Accessibility Features:

Grab Bars Mod
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Partially Finished
Basement Finished Percent:

0.33
Basement Footprint Percent%

0.66
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1916
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor

Interior

Interior Features:

Attic, Chair Railings, Carpet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Study, Laundry, Recreation Room
Flooring Type:

Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Brick, Wood
Wall & Ceilings:

Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1916
Living Area SqFt:

1,916 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

South on Route 320 from Yale Ave., left on Strathhaven Ave., Right on Rutgers Ave., bear left on Marietta Ave. to 551 Marietta on left. Park on same side of street as house
Latitude:

39.89121000
Longitude:

-75.34812000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Condition:

Good
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.18
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

70.00 x 112.50
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

7,841 Sqft
Inclusions:

Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, "as is" of no monetary value
Zoning:

R-1 RESIDENTIAL
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:

43-00-00746-00
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

158-000
Tax Annual Amount:

$11,787
Tax Assessed Value:

$327,090
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

9500.0
County Tax:

980.00
City/Town Tax:

1257.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level Bedrooms:

3
Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

1
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1
Upper Level Total Baths:

1.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas, Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

200+ Amp Service
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dryer - Gas, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave
Laundry Type:

Basement

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:

None Available
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Street Lights, Sidewalks
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Attached Carport, Driveway
Parking Features:

Asphalt Driveway
# of Attached Carport Spaces:

1
Driveway - # of Spaces:

1

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$188/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/10/24 Sep 10, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$680,000	9.7%
9/5/24 Sep 5, 2024	Pending	BRIGHT	$620,000
8/5/24 Aug 5, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$620,000

House Sold on 9/10/2024

$680,000

Listing provided by broker:

Mark E Rossi

BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

(610) 566-3000

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551 Marietta Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081