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  • $898,900

    501 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    5beds
    2,959sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1910
    7,840 Square Feet Lot
    $898,900 Zestimate®
    $304/sqft
    $4,046 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $898,900

    $773,000 - $1.05M

    $4,046/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Situated on a corner lot within walking distance to Swarthmore Village, Library, Regional Rail, and breathtaking Scott Arboritum. This home's unique charm gleams with wonderful craftsmanship, hardwood floors, and an abundance of space. When approaching the front of the home, you are greeted with a path that leads to the front porch and its inviting beadboard ceiling. This front porch offers plenty of space for you to enjoy the company of others, read, or sit and listen to the glorious sound of wildlife chirping their daily love songs. As you walk- through the impressive front door you will find yourself marveled in the appearance this Victorian displays. Immediately your eye takes you straight back to the elongated formal dining room. Before leaving the foyer to your left you will notice glistening glass french doors that lead into a formal living room which holds warm elegance from the brick fireplace and to your right is the grand staircase. As you make your way to the kitchen, you will notice updated ceiling height maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and gas cooking. The enormous sized panty/mudroom is off to the left of the kitchen and will take you to another set of stairs which also lead to the second and third floor. While in the mudroom, the back exterior door takes you to a lovely private outdoor sitting area and a short distance away from the convenience of and a detached garage. The far end of the house offers a generous size family room and a full bath.The second floor features another magnificent set of french doors that leads to a cozy sitting room, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and an office area. As you walk up the stairs to the third floor you will be impressed with 2 additional bedrooms and another 1 full bath. This is a spectacular home, offering numerous features that also include a newer gas boiler, water heater, and windows. Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to get a home in the desirable community of Swarthmore!

    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: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,959 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,840 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 43000140400

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Swarthmore

    Other

    Other facts
    • Acreage \ 0.18
    • Appliances \ Range Hood
    • CondoFee \ 0
    • CvrdParking1Spaces \ 0
    • CvrdParking2Spaces \ 0
    • Design \ 3+Story
    • Directions \ From 320 \ Chester Rd: East on Yale Ave. Turn lef
    • Directions \ not Yale.
    • GarageType \ 2-CarGarage
    • HOAFee \ 0
    • HalfBaths \ 0
    • HasBodyOfWater \ 0
    • HasPool \ 0
    • HasWaterAccess \ 0
    • HasWaterFront \ 0
    • HasWaterView \ 0
    • InteriorFeatures \ Replacement Windows
    • IsForeClosure \ 0
    • IsNewConstruction \ 0
    • ListingDate \ 2017-01-09T00: 00
    • LivingRoom
    • LotDescription \ Corner Lot
    • LotDescription \ FrontYard
    • LotDescription \ LevelLot
    • LotDescription \ SideYard(s)
    • LotDimensions \ 59X128
    • LotNumber \ 270-000
    • LotSquareFootage \ 7754
    • NoOfLevels \ 0
    • Ownership \ N\A
    • Parking \ 3+CarParking
    • Parking \ Drvwy\Off Str
    • Parking \ Street
    • PropertyType \ Detached
    • RoomDimension \ 5TH BDRM 0x0
    • RoomDimension \ Fourth Bedroom 0x0
    • RoomDimension \ Kitchen 0x0
    • RoomDimension \ Living Room 0x0
    • RoomDimension \ Main Bedroom 0x0
    • RoomDimension \ Second Bedroom 0x0
    • RoomDimension \ Third Bedroom 0x0
    • RoomLevel \ 5TH BDRM Third
    • RoomLevel \ Fourth Bedroom Upper 1
    • RoomLevel \ Kitchen Main
    • RoomLevel \ Living Room Main
    • RoomLevel \ Main Bedroom Upper 1
    • RoomLevel \ OFFICE Third
    • RoomLevel \ Second Bedroom Upper 1
    • RoomLevel \ Third Bedroom Upper 1
    • RoomType \ 5TH BDRM
    • RoomType \ Fourth Bedroom
    • RoomType \ Kitchen
    • RoomType \ Main Bedroom
    • RoomType \ Second Bedroom
    • RoomType \ Third Bedroom
    • Style \ Other
    • TotalLeasedUnits \ 0
    • TotalNoOfUnits \ 0
    • TotalSquareFeet \ 2959
    • TotalTaxes \ 0
    • TotalUnfurnishedUnits \ 0
    • Type \ Detached
    • Water \ Public

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/27/2021Sold$435,000-6.5%$147/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    9/27/2021Pending sale$464,999$157/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    9/17/2021Listed for sale$464,999$157/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    9/13/2021Pending sale$464,999$157/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX International #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    9/13/2021Listed for sale$464,999$157/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    9/13/2021Pending sale$464,999$157/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    8/4/2021Price change$464,999-4.1%$157/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    7/15/2021Listed for sale$485,000+13.1%$164/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2002664 Report a problem
    2/5/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    11/15/2016Listing removed$429,000$145/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/16/2016Price change$429,000+8.6%$145/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/13/2016Price change$395,000-5.9%$133/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/3/2016Price change$419,900-2.1%$142/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/16/2016Listed for sale$429,000+22.6%$145/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/2/2011Listing removed$350,000$118/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Alliance Report a problem
    7/8/2011Price change$350,000-10.2%$118/sqft
    Source: Alliance #5892525 Report a problem
    5/27/2011Price change$389,900+11.4%$132/sqft
    Source: Alliance #5892525 Report a problem
    2/24/2011Listed for sale$349,900$118/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #5747654 Report a problem
    11/4/2010Listing removed$349,900$118/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #5747654 Report a problem
    9/3/2010Price change$349,900-5.4%$118/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #5747654 Report a problem
    8/14/2010Price change$369,900-5.1%$125/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #5747654 Report a problem
    7/28/2010Listed for sale$389,900-2.5%$132/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #5747654 Report a problem
    1/14/2010Listing removed$399,999$135/sqft
    Source: Long and Foster-Newtown Square #5559795 Report a problem
    12/12/2009Listed for sale$399,999$135/sqft
    Source: long & foster real estate #5559795 Report a problem
    10/4/2009Listing removed$399,999$135/sqft
    Source: Long and Foster-Newtown Square #5559795 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$14,103 +2.4%$382,070
    2024$13,768 +20.5%$382,070 +15.8%
    2023$11,427 +0.3%$329,880
    2022$11,398 +465.1%$329,880
    2021$2,017 +65.4%$329,880 +47.8%
    2020$1,219 -4%$223,240
    2019$1,270 -89.8%$223,240
    2018$12,487 +898.9%$223,240
    2017$1,250 $223,240
    2016$1,250 $223,240
    2015$1,250 $223,240
    2014$1,250 +2.8%$223,240
    2013$1,217 +2.8%$223,240
    2012$1,183 +2.3%$223,240
    2011$1,156 $223,240
    2010$1,156 +7.5%$223,240
    2009$1,076 $223,240
    2008$1,076 +8.3%$223,240
    2007$993 $223,240
    2006$993 $223,240
    2005$993 $223,240
    2004$993 +8.5%$223,240
    2003$915 +7.9%$223,240
    2002$848 $223,240
    2000$848 $223,240

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19081

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: SWART-RUTL
    • Middle: STRATH HVN
    • High: STRATHHAVN
    • District: Wallingfd-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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