Welcome to 20 Yale Avenue, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2-Bath Cape Cod nestled on nearly half an acre. Situated on a rare, park-like lot, this home offers a serene setting just across the street from lovely LIttle Crum Creek Park, and is convenient to Swarthmore’s vibrant downtown, including shops, dining, cafes and the Septa Regional Rail Station to Center City. The Swarthmore College campus is just steps away and offers the beauty of Scott Arboretum and many fantastic cultural events. Once inside you find a bright and welcoming floor plan with an updated Kitchen that opens seamlessly to the Dining Room, perfect for daily living and entertaining. The spacious first floor features two Bedrooms and a Full Bath,and upstairs, there are two additional generously sized Bedrooms and a second updated Bath. The finished Basement provides valuable bonus living space, ideal for a Family Room, Play Area, Fitness Space, or Media Room. Outside, you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening meals on the charming Screened Porch overlooking the expansive backyard–an outdoor oasis with room to garden, play, and relax. This home’s versatile layout, and valuable updates including a new roof (2025), new HVAC (2024), new shed, and incredible yard, combined with the ultra-walkable location, 20 Yale Ave offers convenience, character, and comfort in one exceptional home. Any and all offers due October 28th at Noon.
Sold for $550,000
$550,000
20 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
4beds
1,344sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.49 Acres Lot
$557,900 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$3,154 Estimated rent
Home value
$557,900
$502,000 - $619,000
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Expansive backyardFinished basementSpacious first floorPark-like lotGenerously sized bedroomsUpdated kitchenScreened porch
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Listed by:
Dylan Terenick 215-900-7339,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media,
Co-Listing Agent: Becky Hansen 610-247-9388,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Bought with:
Cathy Agan, RS351571
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Saundra Shepard, RS186199L
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2102300
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 58.00 x 375.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 42000813100
- Zoning: R-10
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Municipality: SPRINGFIELD TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $409/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $243,630
- Annual tax amount: $7,301
- Date on market: 10/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, And Shed, All In "as Is" Condition For No Monetary Value
- Exclusions: Tree Swing
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $550,000+13.4%$409/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADE2102300 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$361/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2102300 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $485,000+29.2%$361/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2102300 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2020 | Sold | $375,500-2.5%$279/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2020 | Pending sale | $385,000$286/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #PADE518956 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2020 | Price change | $385,000+10.3%$286/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #PADE518956 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $349,000+46.6%$260/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #PADE518956 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2015 | Sold | $238,000-4.8%$177/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2015 | Price change | $249,900-3.8%$186/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Preferred Realtors #6534505 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $259,900$193/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,562 +5.8% | $243,630 |
| 2025 | $7,147 +4.4% | $243,630 |
| 2024 | $6,848 +3.9% | $243,630 |
| 2023 | $6,594 +2.2% | $243,630 |
| 2022 | $6,451 +0.4% | $243,630 |
| 2021 | $6,425 +771.2% | $243,630 +80.4% |
| 2020 | $738 -87.7% | $135,060 |
| 2019 | $5,976 +1.4% | $135,060 |
| 2018 | $5,891 +694.8% | $135,060 |
| 2017 | $741 | $135,060 |
| 2016 | $741 -2% | $135,060 |
| 2015 | $756 | $135,060 |
| 2014 | $756 +2.8% | $135,060 |
| 2013 | $736 +4.9% | $135,060 |
| 2012 | $701 +0.3% | $135,060 |
| 2011 | $700 | $135,060 |
| 2010 | $700 +7.5% | $135,060 |
| 2009 | $651 +2% | $135,060 |
| 2008 | $638 +6.1% | $135,060 |
| 2007 | $601 | $135,060 |
| 2006 | $601 | $135,060 |
| 2005 | $601 | $135,060 |
| 2004 | $601 +8.5% | $135,060 |
| 2003 | $554 +7.9% | $135,060 |
| 2002 | $513 | $135,060 |
| 2000 | $513 | $135,060 |
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Neighborhood: 19081
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Sabold El SchoolGrades: 2-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Richardson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Springfield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Springfield
- District: Springfield
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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