Welcome to 1226 University Avenue, a charming Cape Cod, settled atop of a beautiful spacious lot on a quiet tree-lined street, within the Ridley School district. When you first arrive, you'll notice large, nearly floor to ceiling windows in the living room. The cozy space can be bathed in natural light all day, with a beautiful view outside. Newly added recessed dimmable lights in the living room, allow added control into the night. Just off of the living room, divided by the stairs, you come to a very spacious, updated eat-in kitchen with glass subway backsplash, granite countertops, gas cooking stove, newer dishwasher (2022) and refrigerator (2021). The kitchen also offers convenient access to the utility/laundry/mudroom with exits both to the driveway and rear yard. The utility space has central air and natural gas heating (2020), newer washer and dryer units (2021), tankless water heater (2022), water softener, and whole house water filter (2023). The first floor also offers a main floor bedroom, coat closet, and half bathroom in the hallway, as well as a pantry under the stair. The backyard is fully fenced with a beautiful expanded paver patio with a shed providing extra outdoor storage space. Going up the carpeted stairs, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor, with a large dormered bedroom with a walk-in closet plus 2nd spacious Bedroom with Built-Ins. Ceramic tile hall bath with linen closet to complete this floor. The roof was completely replaced at the end of 2025, along with new flashing, and gutter guards. Windows along the driveway with new sill flashing. The driveway can accommodate up to 3 cars, with ample street parking. Within walking distance, you have a 15 minute walk to Swarthmore Town Center with a co-op grocery store, public library, shops, and restaurants. You also have a 10 min walk to the Post Office and a 12 min walk to Morton train station. This home also has quick access to I-476, I-95, can be in center city in 25 minutes or Philadelphia International Airport in 15 minutes.
Pending
$369,000
1226 University Ave, Morton, PA 19070
3beds
1,568sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
6,970 Square Feet Lot
$366,100 Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample street parkingBeautiful spacious lotMain floor bedroomQuiet tree-lined streetBeautiful expanded paver patioPantry under the stairBeautiful view outside
- 42 days
- 400
- 22
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Gegan 215-429-5766,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown (215) 860-4200,
Co-Listing Agent: Stuart Scaccetti 215-630-5603,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2123376
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Built-in Features, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,568
- Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,568
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,970 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 38030295100
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Morton
- Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,180
- Annual tax amount: $7,379
- Date on market: 9/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHVA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Island Table
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Estimated market value
$366,100
$348,000 - $384,000
$3,041/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Pending sale | $369,000$235/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $369,000+19.1%$235/sqft |
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| 4/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/14/2021 | Sold | $309,900+3.6%$198/sqft |
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| 3/8/2021 | Pending sale | $299,000$191/sqft |
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| 2/27/2021 | Contingent | $299,000$191/sqft |
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| 2/4/2021 | Pending sale | $299,000$191/sqft |
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| 2/3/2021 | Contingent | $299,000$191/sqft |
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| 1/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $299,000+30%$191/sqft |
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| 5/27/2020 | Sold | $230,000-4.2%$147/sqft |
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| 4/22/2020 | Pending sale | $240,000$153/sqft |
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| 4/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $240,000+37.1%$153/sqft |
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| 9/6/2013 | Sold | $175,000-3.8%$112/sqft |
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| 6/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $182,000+159.6%$116/sqft |
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| 4/18/2006 | Sold | $70,104-54.8%$45/sqft |
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| 3/7/2003 | Sold | $155,000$99/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,138 +13% | $178,180 |
| 2025 | $6,316 +2.1% | $178,180 |
| 2024 | $6,187 +4.5% | $178,180 |
| 2023 | $5,918 +3.3% | $178,180 |
| 2022 | $5,728 | $178,180 |
| 2021 | $5,728 +932.3% | $178,180 +75.4% |
| 2020 | $555 -1.5% | $101,600 |
| 2019 | $563 -89.9% | $101,600 |
| 2018 | $5,565 +898% | $101,600 |
| 2017 | $558 -2% | $101,600 |
| 2016 | $569 +2% | $101,600 |
| 2015 | $558 | $101,600 |
| 2014 | $558 +2.8% | $101,600 |
| 2013 | $543 +2.8% | $101,600 |
| 2012 | $528 +0.3% | $101,600 |
| 2011 | $526 +2% | $101,600 |
| 2010 | $516 +7.5% | $101,600 |
| 2009 | $480 | $101,600 |
| 2008 | $480 +8.3% | $101,600 |
| 2007 | $443 | $101,600 |
| 2006 | $443 -2% | $101,600 |
| 2005 | $452 | $101,600 |
| 2004 | $452 +8.5% | $101,600 |
| 2003 | $417 +7.9% | $101,600 |
| 2002 | $386 | $101,600 |
| 2000 | $386 | $101,600 |
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Neighborhood: 19070
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edgewood
- Middle: Ridley
- High: Ridley
- District: Ridley
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.







