Swarthmore Real Estate

New Listing – 224 N Swarthmore Avenue – Swarthmore, PA

May 4, 2016 by admin

224 N Swarthmore Avenue - A Classic Home With Modern Conveniences

224 N Swarthmore Avenue – A Classic Home Updated For Today’s Living

224 North Swarthmore Avenue – Swarthmore, PA 19081

This elegant 4 bedroom 2.5 bath center hall colonial offers all the charm of the 1930s alongside every comfort of modern living. Step inside for a taste of the lustrous oak floors and fresh neutral paint throughout. The spacious living room features a fireplace with tile surround, the formal dining room boasts a built-in corner cabinet, a light-filled family room is the perfect place to curl up with a book or a movie. The beautifully renovated gourmet kitchen offers ample storage and counter space as well as the tools the chef needs to make magic, including a gas cooktop and two wall ovens. Doors from the kitchen lead to the two-tiered deck, a peaceful oasis with privacy screening, perfect for hosting big parties or sipping coffee on quiet weekends. A first floor laundry room and powder room add convenience to your daily lifestyle. The second floor includes the master bedroom with sumptuously renovated bath featuring double sinks with granite countertop and a large glass stall shower, as well as a walk-in closet. The fourth bedroom can be found on the third floor as well as a cedar closet and storage. Sensible updates include: fresh paint and flooring throughout, new wiring, new roof, new heater, new air conditioning, new sewer and water lines.

Updated Kitchen

Granite Countertops And Center Island

Formal Dining Room

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Deck

Side View

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a visit to this fine home click here to contact me.

Swarthmore Real Estate – Swarthmore, PA 19081

New Listing – 922 Strath Haven Avenue – Swarthmore, PA

April 19, 2016 by admin

922 Strath Haven Avenue

922 Strath Haven Avenue – Swarthmore, PA 19081

This magnificent stone Tudor is situated on over 1 acre and located just just blocks from downtown Swarthmore. Featuring over 5,000 square feet of interior space with 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half baths this home was designed and built for noted water color artist, Arthur Bye. This very special home offers inspiring views, elegant entertainment spaces, and a unique location steps from every convenience, yet surrounded by peaceful vistas. The study features handsome wainscoting, a large fireplace, and built-ins. French doors lead out to the veranda, with its tranquil view over the property. The living room has a dramatic staircase with a 2 story leaded glass window and an enormous fireplace. The wall of floor to ceiling windows brings the beauty of nature inside no matter the season. The formal dining room showcases another tableau of the grounds and reflecting pond. Next to the kitchen, the large family room boasts a wood-burning fireplace with copper mantel. On the second floor, three full baths and four enormous bedrooms offer stunning views over the lovingly landscaped property and all the nooks and crannies of a classic Swarthmore home. The third floor features a study or playroom as well as two additional bedrooms. The covered veranda and stone patio offer a place to relax by the reflecting pond. Rhododendrons, weeping cherry, Japanese maples and hydrangeas bring lush color to the property no matter the time of year. The home on a half acre lot acre lot is offered at $850,000. The adjacent building lot is available for $300,000.

Kitchen

Den

Dining Room

Veranda

Pool

Backyard

Back Of Home

Swarthmore Real Estate – Swarthmore, PA 19081

Swarthmore Real Estate – March 7, 2016 To March 13, 2016

March 16, 2016 by admin

A weekly review of recently sold homes in Swarthmore PA and current market statistics.

There are 19 homes listed for sale in Swarthmore on March 16, 2016 with an average asking price of $422,378. There are 4 settlements scheduled for this week.

The amount home owners estimate their home is worth is growing out of proportion with appraisers’ estimates, with the gap widening for the first time in six months, according to Quicken Loans’ latest Home Price Perception Index.

On average, appraisers’ estimates were about 2% lower than what home owners expected in February. The Quicken Loans study compares actual appraised values to what home owners who are refinancing estimate their home is worth at the beginning of the mortgage process.

Swarthmore Market Snapshot – 19 Listings
AVERAGE	MEDIAN	LOW	HIGH	DOM*
$422,378	$375,000	$124,900	$975,000	106

Single/Twin Market Snapshot – 17 Listings
AVERAGE	MEDIAN	LOW	HIGH	DOM*
$456,075	$444,000	$219,900	$975,000	110

Condo/Townhouse Market Snapshot – 2 Listings
AVERAGE	MEDIAN	LOW	HIGH	DOM*
$124,900	$135,950	$124,900	$147,000	70

*DOM = Days On Market

4 Swarthmore homes went under contract

4 new listings came onto the market

No listings expired

No listings were withdrawn from the market

16 homes are Under Contract at this time

1 Swarthmore home sold last week

Swarthmore Homes Sold March 7, 2016 To March 13, 2016
ADDRESS	BED	BATH	PRICE	SETTLED	DOM
401 S Chester Road	6	3.2	$500,000	03/11/16	5
AVERAGE			$500,000		5

Swarthmore Real Estate – Swarthmore, PA 19081

New Listing – 319 Vassar Avenue – Swarthmore, PA

February 3, 2016 by admin

319 Vassar Avenue – Swarthmore, PA 19081

Listed At $579,900

319 Vassar is a 4 bedroom 3 full bath home situated on a double lot in the heart of Swarthmore. Features such as pocket doors, beautiful natural millwork, and hardwood floors all add to the charm and old style craftsmanship of this home. Enter the home into a inviting foyer with a classic staircase. The first floor has a living room with a fireplace, large dining room, and kitchen with granite counter tops and a new double oven gas stove. A full bath on the first floor, pantry, and outside exit to rear deck with stairs to brick patio complete the first floor.

Entry Foyer

Living Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Master Bedroom Suite

The second floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath. The upper floor features a spacious Master Bedroom Suite with attached full bath. Complete with central air conditioning and new windows this home is a rare find.

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Swarthmore Real Estate – Swarthmore, PA 19081

New Listing – 420 Haverford Place – Swarthmore PA

October 3, 2015 by admin

420 Haverford Place – Swarthmore, PA 19081

420 Haverford Place – Swarthmore PA 19081

This absolutely adorable home looks like it could be featured in the pages of a design magazine. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths this home has been renovated throughout with great flare! Enjoy the first floor master and completely renovated hall bath with large Carrera marble tile and full glass shower stall. The tasteful kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, new stainless appliances, tile backsplash and floors. The lovely living room has a cozy fireplace for warm gatherings. A private deck overlooking the fenced in back yard brings additional entertainment space. Two bedrooms and a beautifully renovated full bath on the second floor. All the hardwood floors have been refinished throughout.