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  • $534,900

    242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    5beds
    1,894sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1924
    10,454 Square Feet Lot
    $534,900 Zestimate®
    $282/sqft
    $3,623 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $534,900

    $476,000 - $599,000

    $3,623/mo

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    What's special

    This single family home is move in ready. Really!...Can you believe that this home features an oversized detached garage, a large yard, TWO driveways, three levels, five bedrooms, a large back deck, a storage shed, lush vegetation in back and at side yard that offers privacy. New interior flooring on first floor, freshly painted interior, updated kitchen~.What a property! The flat, level yard is perfect to be enjoyed by family and friends~and a large back deck right off of the kitchen ~ perfect for barbequing and just relaxing. This home has been beautifully prepared for sale and is move in ready. The garage is rented month to month and offers a steady monthly income to offset your monthly costs. Just a short distance to and from the train station, Swarthmore College, Farmers market and shopping. Welcome home~

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range / Oven
    Features
    • Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Built-Ins, Crown Molding, Carpet, Breakfast Area, Upgraded Countertops, Floor Plan - Traditional, Tub Shower
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Y
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,894 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 10,454 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 43000005100
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Swarthmore
    • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

    Other

    Other facts
    • Heating: Forced Air
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-in Microwave, Water Heater, Microwave, Stove, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven - Single
    • GarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StructureType: Detached
    • ConstructionMaterials: Stucco, Vinyl Siding
    • StoriesTotal: 3
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
    • InteriorFeatures: Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Built-Ins, Crown Molding, Carpet, Breakfast Area, Upgraded Countertops, Floor Plan - Traditional, Tub Shower
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway, Paved Driveway, Off Street, Detached Garage, Paved, Garage Faces Front
    • CoveredSpaces: 2
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
    • Basement: Y
    • MlsStatus: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT
    • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/7/2020Sold$298,000-7.7%$157/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/22/2020Pending sale$323,000$171/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Main Line-Paoli #PADE100053 Report a problem
    9/13/2019Price change$323,000-3.6%$171/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Main Line-Paoli #PADE100053 Report a problem
    8/2/2019Listed for sale$335,000+100.8%$177/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Main Line-Paoli #PADE100053 Report a problem
    12/28/2012Sold$166,800$88/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$11,492 +2.4%$311,330
    2024$11,219 +4%$311,330
    2023$10,784 +0.3%$311,330
    2022$10,757 +465.1%$311,330
    2021$1,903 +190.5%$311,330 +159.4%
    2020$655 -4%$120,000
    2019$682 -89.8%$120,000
    2018$6,712 +898.9%$120,000
    2017$672 $120,000
    2016$672 $120,000
    2015$672 $120,000
    2014$672 +2.8%$120,000
    2013$654 +2.8%$120,000
    2012$636 +2.3%$120,000
    2011$622 $120,000
    2010$622 +9.7%$120,000
    2009$567 $120,000
    2008$567 +8.3%$120,000
    2007$523 $120,000
    2006$523 -2%$120,000
    2005$534 $120,000
    2004$534 +8.5%$120,000
    2003$492 +7.9%$120,000
    2002$456 $120,000
    2000$456 $120,000

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    Neighborhood: 19081

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
    • Middle: STRATH HAVEN
    • High: STRATH HAVEN
    • District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

    Source: The 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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