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600 N Swarthmore Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081

3 beds
3 baths
3,544 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$312 per sqft
1983 build

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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!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

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MLS# PADE2074954 —

The Building

Year Built:

1983
Year Built Source:

Assessor
Roof:

Metal, Pitched
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Cedar, Advanced Framing, Block
Structure Type:

Detached
Architect Name:

Gene Spurgeon
Levels:

2
Architectural Style:

Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Door Features:

Atrium, Double Entry, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), French, Insulated
Security Features:

Security System, Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Exterior Cameras
Window Features:

Atrium, Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Palladian, Screens, Skylights, Transom
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Block
Basement:

No
Green Sustainability:

Regionally Sourced Materials
Green Energy Efficient:

Construction, Appliances, Exposure/Shade, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Flooring, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

3544
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:

3544

Interior

Interior Features:

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
Room List:

Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Storage Room
Flooring Type:

Hardwood, Carpet, Renewable, Concrete
Fireplace:

Yes
Fireplaces:

1
Fireplace Features:

Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood
Wall & Ceilings:

Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

3544
Living Area SqFt:

3,544 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Buyer Financing:

Conventional
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Baltimore Pike to N, Chester Road, Take a Right on N. Swarthmore Avenue. Home is on the Left at 600 N. Swarthmore Avenue.
Cross Street:

N. Chester Road
Latitude:

39.91089000
Longitude:

-75.34974000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.56
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

42.00 x 191.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting
Lot SqFt:

24,394 Sqft
Inclusions:

See the uploaded page with the Seller's Disclosures.
Exclusions:

See the uploaded page with the Seller's Disclosures.
Zoning:

RESIDENTIAL
View:

Courtyard, Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
Outdoor Living Structures:

Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s), Terrace
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Water View:

No
Fencing:

Wood, Privacy
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:

43-00-00103-00
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Lot:

055-000
Tax Annual Amount:

$17,364
Tax Assessed Value:

$481,860
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

13995.0
County Tax:

1445.00
City/Town Tax:

1851.00
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:

1.00
Main Level Half Baths:

1
Upper Level Full Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2
Upper Level Total Baths:

2.00
Upper Level Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Close Sale Type:

Standard Sale

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Energy Star Cooling System, Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Energy Star Heating System, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
Heating Fuel:

Electric, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Electric Service:

200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Hot Water:

Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

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
Laundry Type:

Upper 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
Exterior Features:

BBQ Grill, Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Sidewalks, Water Fountains
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Transportation:

Commuter Rail Station less than 1 mile, Bus Stop less than 1 mile, Airport less than 10 miles

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

4
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Garage Spaces:

1.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Driveway
Parking Features:

Concrete Driveway, Lighted Parking
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

1
Driveway - # of Spaces:

3

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

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Utility Costs

$263/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
10/21/24 Oct 21, 2024	Sold	BRIGHT	$1,107,500	-7.7%
9/30/24 Sep 30, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	BRIGHT	$1,200,000
9/19/24 Sep 19, 2024	Price Changed	BRIGHT	$1,200,000	-40.0%

House Sold on 10/21/2024

$1,107,500

Listing provided by broker:

Tim Owen

Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

marianne.dillon@compass.com

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600 N Swarthmore Avenue

Swarthmore, PA 19081