Swarthmore PA Real Estate & Homes for Sale

A fabulous location with tremendous potential and opportunity describes 222 Rutgers Avenue. This grand, Dutch colonial home has more than 4,200 square feet of space over three stories, plus a full basement and attic. Built in 1900, the house has six bedrooms, two sleeping porches, and 3-1/2 bathrooms. The house was built and designed with expansive and comfortable spaces for entertaining and everyday living. The front entrance has a deep porch that runs the width of the house; this a perfect place to curl up and enjoy a sunny morning or rainy day and views of the front yard and dedicated green park across the street. The front door leads to an ample entrance hall that centers the house. On the main floor, there is a formal living room with a wood burning fireplace, a proper dining room with a small fireplace that brings elegance to special occasions, and a large family room with its own fireplace to provide warmth and formality. The kitchen is spacious and designed with a generous eating area. The central stairs are beautifully and thoughtfully designed, with windows at each landing. The second floor includes a front bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a second front bedroom with a shared access pass-through bathroom that connects to a large back bedroom with a sleeping porch. The third floor has one full bathroom, two well-proportioned front bedrooms, and a large third bedroom with the second sleeping porch. The house has a number of charming architectural features, including casement windows, full baseboard and crown molding, French doors, decorative mantels, chair rails, and Wharton Esherick tiles in the floor of the front porch. The property has a large, two-car detached garage with mechanicâs pit, original sliding barn doors, and a brick fireplace. This unique structure has a second story with exterior access. The landscaping features low brick walls along the edges of the front yard, a brick side patio, and a wooden deck in the back off of the kitchen. Please know that 222 Rutgers was recently damaged by a fire and is in need of full renovation. Therefore, this home is being sold in âas-isâ condition and the buyer will be responsible for the Boroughâs Use & Occupancy Permit. The seller will acquire a Temporary Access Certificate by the date of settlement. More photos and floor plans to be available on Wednesday, September 27.

Like new construction! This 3 BR/ 2BA corner lot Single Split has been completely renovated from top to bottom. Features include: New Craftsman style metal roofing; new vinyl siding; new kitchen with white cabinetry and granite countertops; newly refinished hardwood flooring throughout; new HVAC system; 2 new baths; lower level bedroom with bath ideal for extended family living. Updates and upgrades galore. Ready to move right in and located in the desirable Swarthmorewood area of Ridley Township. Rounded out with a large corner fenced lot and one-car attached garage this property is like new construction without the new construction price!

Classic Swarthmore Colonial with stone columns and front covered porch in Swarthmore Hills neighborhood within Wallingford Swarthmore School District. Large level yard with fence and close proximity to community pool, elementary school, stores, shopping, coffee shops, and commuting routes. Many recent updates throughout this large home include finished hardwood floors, paint and carpet and newer zoned HVAC. Open first floor with mudroom, powder room, large living and dining room, ample kitchen counters and storage and a decorative stone fireplace. Upstairs are 4 large bedrooms on the second floor and a hall bath and also a large bedroom suite comprised of multiple closets and a second full bath on the third floor. 24 month lease required. Tenant to provide washer & dryer.

Ready-to-move-in single with many recent upgrades. Roof, siding, electric service, sump with battery back-up, yard shed, covered front porch & fenced yard, need nothing except a new family. Many storage areas, bonus room/office with built-in shelves. Basement with builtco door to rear yard, finished family room with gas stove (looks like a wood burning stove), workshop with shelves, laundry room & storage room. The yard has a fruit-producing fig tree and several perennial shrubs.

Welcome to Unit #818 at the Strath Haven Condominium, a spacious two-bedroom, two full bath condo. This corner apartment faces South and West with a large inset balcony facing Yale Avenue that provides a bonus outdoor space with privacy. While typical two bedroom apartments in the building are 1,050 square feet, this end unit is a more ample 1,210 square feet. The unit is laid out with a combined living room and dining area, offering access to the balcony through a glass sliding door. The kitchen has the original cabinets and appliances from the late 60âs in very good condition! The kitchen is larger than the usual kitchens in the two-bedroom units and it has room for a breakfast table and chairs. The primary bedroom faces south and it is filled with natural light. It has a beautiful view of the stately copper beech tree and the community gardens beyond. This bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a stall shower and generous closet space. The second bedroom has plenty of closet space and a full bathroom across the hall. The apartment has a handy laundry closet with a washer and dryer. A second large closet can double as a coat closet and a pantry. Unit #818 includes a very desirable carport, #8, located in the parking lot on the Yale Avenue side of the building. Carports are highly sought-after, and while they can be sold privately between community owners, they rarely change hands. The Strath Haven Condominium is recognized as a Gold Star Community by the Community Associations Institute. It is conveniently located near the town center of Swarthmore with easy access to Swarthmore College, the Scott Arboretum, shops, and the regional train station. The monthly condo fee is the most comprehensive in the area and includes electricity, gas, water, sewer, heating, and air conditioning. The grounds maintenance, building maintenance, outdoor pool, library, meeting room, hobby workshop, and a van for convenient shopping are included in the monthly fee as well. The only additional expense is cable/internet. These corner units are very desirable!

Lovely 2 BR/1.5 BA townhouse in the CENTER of downtown Swarthmore! Up a short flight of stairs, you enter a light-filled lovely apartment with kitchen to the left with newer appliances and a breakfast nook to the right. Straight ahead is the spacious and bright living room with fireplace and sliders to an outdoor balcony. Upstairs is a very large landing/family room, full bathroom and 2 bedrooms. The Primary Bedroom is huge with 2 full closets at one end of the room. The second bedroom currently houses the full-size washer and dryer. There is a lovely courtyard in the front and of course, the location is unparalleled situated in the center of downtown Swarthmore!

Another gorgeous, well-constructed home is being built by Neerland Building & Remodeling. The craftsman-style colonial offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an unfinished basement, and 1 car garage parking. With a combination of quality workmanship, luxurious fixtures, designer finishes, and attention to detail you will be proud to call this home. Hardwood floors flow seamlessly throughout most of the first floor. The chef of the family will love cooking in the gorgeous kitchen equipped with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, center island, and pantry. An open floor plan makes the home perfect for entertaining friends or hosting large holiday dinners. A primary bedroom offers an en-suite and a full hall bathroom is shared by the three additional bedrooms. Conveniently located just a few steps from Grace Park Elementary School, Ridley High School, and Ridley Township Municipal Park. The photos shown are of a similar home recently completed by the builder. Property is Currently in the framing stage.