🌳 Land, Light & Lifestyle at 241 Ogden Avenue! 🏡✨ If you’ve been dreaming of a home with space to stretch out, this is the one! Set back off Ogden Avenue, this stunning circa 1920s residence is gracefully nestled on a beautifully landscaped 0.8-acre lot 🌿—an ideal blend of privacy, charm, and natural beauty. A hand-laid brick and stone walkway leads you to the custom antique glass front door 🚪. Enter a welcoming foyer with a convenient coat closet and powder room 🧥🚻. The elegant center hall beckons you forward, flanked by French doors that open to one of several serene terraces—perfect for enjoying the deep, green lawn and tranquil surroundings 🌞🌿. To the right, the front-to-back living room features a striking wood-burning fireplace 🔥 and another set of French doors that lead to yet another terrace—bringing the outdoors in. To the left, an open office area connects to a Juliet balcony and leads seamlessly into the formal dining room—a perfect space for hosting 🎉. Just beyond the office is a sunroom straight out of a storybook 📚💫. With Spanish tile flooring, a graceful bowed window, three built-in bookcases, and a cozy fireplace, it’s easy to see why this is a favorite spot! Bonus features on the main floor include a tiled butler’s bar, multiple staircases (yes—3 staircases up, 3 down, and even 3 garden bridges!) and a thoughtfully remodeled kitchen 🍳 featuring granite counters, a bright breakfast nook, abundant cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, windows framing scenic views 🌄, and an incredible ensuite bathroom with granite-topped vanity, walk-in shower, dual custom sinks, and terrazzo tile flooring 🛁. Four additional spacious bedrooms and two more full baths offer flexibility and room to grow 🛏🛏🛏🛏. Don't miss the finished basement rec room—a true entertainment hub complete with a built-in TV/audio system, kitchenette, and powder room 🎬🍿. 🚗 The 2-car garage (with second-floor storage!) offers private access off Swarthmore Avenue for added convenience. 🌟 All of this is located in the vibrant Swarthmore community—close to the town's events, parks, local shops, library, CO-OP grocery, Swim Club, and regional rail station 🚉. You're just 20 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport and a short commute to downtown Philly or Wilmington! 🏆 Served by the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, this home combines timeless elegance, thoughtful design, and unbeatable location. 📍 241 Ogden Avenue is more than a home—it’s a place to live your next chapter with beauty, comfort, and connection. 🏡💫
Sold for $1,100,000
$1,100,000
241 Ogden Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
5beds
3,734sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
0.77 Acres Lot
$1,137,800 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$5,584 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,137,800
$1.02M - $1.26M
$5,584/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$5,584/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$5,584/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$7,374/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$7,374/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Cozy fireplaceScenic viewsFinished basement rec roomDual custom sinksOffice areaExpansive primary suiteRemodeled kitchen
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Perri Evanson 610-517-5208,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Bought with:
Heidi Foggo, RS309555
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2089510
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 23
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Terrazzo, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub, Double Sink
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 10
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Balcony Access, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Balcony Access
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Recessed Lighting, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Balcony Access
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Office
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Balcony Access, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Other
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony Access, Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Heating
- Hot Water, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Energy Efficient Appliances, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Additional Stairway, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchenette
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Windows,Water Proofing System,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,734
- Total interior livable area: 3,734 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,734
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls, Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 136.00 x 125.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 43000080100
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Subdivision: Swarthmore Hills
- Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 | Sold | $1,100,000-15.1%$295/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADE2089510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000$347/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2089510 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+132.3%$347/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2089510 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2000 | Sold | $557,500+37.7%$149/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/1997 | Sold | $405,000$108/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,676 +2.4% | $668,500 |
| 2024 | $24,090 +4% | $668,500 |
| 2023 | $23,157 +0.3% | $668,500 |
| 2022 | $23,099 +465.1% | $668,500 |
| 2021 | $4,087 +97.3% | $668,500 +76.2% |
| 2020 | $2,072 -4% | $379,370 |
| 2019 | $2,158 -89.8% | $379,370 |
| 2018 | $21,221 +919.3% | $379,370 |
| 2017 | $2,082 | $379,370 |
| 2016 | $2,082 | $379,370 |
| 2015 | $2,082 | $379,370 |
| 2014 | $2,082 +2.8% | $379,370 |
| 2013 | $2,026 +2.8% | $379,370 |
| 2012 | $1,970 +0.3% | $379,370 |
| 2011 | $1,965 +2% | $379,370 |
| 2010 | $1,926 +7.5% | $379,370 |
| 2009 | $1,792 | $379,370 |
| 2008 | $1,792 +8.3% | $379,370 |
| 2007 | $1,654 | $379,370 |
| 2006 | $1,654 -2% | $379,370 |
| 2005 | $1,688 | $379,370 |
| 2004 | $1,688 +8.5% | $379,370 |
| 2003 | $1,555 +7.9% | $379,370 |
| 2002 | $1,442 | $379,370 |
| 2000 | $1,442 | $379,370 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Swarthmore-Rutledge SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Strath Haven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 9/10Strath Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Strath Haven
- District: Wallingford-swarthmore
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,137,800
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,137,800
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware County
- Swarthmore
- 19081
- 241 Ogden Ave
Nearby cities
Nearby zip codes
Other Swarthmore Topics
