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Sold for $349,000
  • $349,000

    604 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    4beds
    1,708sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    7,362 Square Feet Lot
    $459,000 Zestimate®
    $204/sqft
    $3,085 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $459,000

    $422,000 - $500,000

    $3,085/mo

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    What's special

    Older homeFront gardenRenovated hall bathInstalled new wiringOriginal trim workCrab applePerfect office space
    Have you been waiting for something affordable in Swarthmore Boro? Finally, here is the perfect home to make your own! This adorable twin with an exceptional lot is waiting for your personal touches to make it stellar. The charming, older home features parquet hardwood floors in the living room and dining room, and much original trim work that they just don't do anymore! The kitchen is functional and large enough to eat-in. And for someone working from home, there is a perfect office space off of the kitchen. The second floor features two bedrooms and a renovated hall bath with washer, dryer and folding area. The 3rd floor features two more bedrooms with charming spaces and great light! The current owners made many upgrades since their purchase in 2016 including but not limited to new roof, hot water heater, new furnace following conversion from oil to gas, new sump pump with battery back-up, removed knob and tube wiring and installed new wiring and new electrical panel. This lovely home is ideally located in desirable Swarthmore Boro, on a corner lot with a white crossbuck fence, and an incredible outdoor space bordered by blueberry and red currant bushes! The property faces "Umoja" municipal park across the street, for added green space for your pleasure. This lot is quite beautiful with magnolia trees, a pink dogwood, two pear trees, fruiting cherry tree and crab apple too! And, the front garden is stocked with vibrant, low maintenance, Spring perennials. Finally, the property also has a historical plaque for the Swarthmore Historical Walking Tour for the historically black neighborhood of Swarthmore. Come feel the charm and potential of this home, make your appointment today.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Sue Olshefski 484-557-2137,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

    Bought with:

    Robert Loftis, RS150684A

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2048936MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
    • Basement: Full,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,708
    • Total interior livable area: 1,708 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,708

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three and One Half
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Sidewalks
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 7,362 sqft
    • Features: Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard, Level, Corner Lot
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade
    • Parcel number: 43000144000
    • Zoning: RES
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Brick, Asbestos, Stucco
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Swarthmore
    • Subdivision: Strath Haven
    • Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/21/2023Sold$349,000$204/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2048936 Report a problem
    7/6/2023Pending sale$349,000$204/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS #PADE2048936 Report a problem
    7/6/2023Contingent$349,000$204/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2048936 Report a problem
    7/2/2023Listed for sale$349,000+132.7%$204/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2048936 Report a problem
    3/8/2016Sold$150,000$88/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/21/2016Pending sale$150,000$88/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Advantage Gold #6697179 Report a problem
    1/18/2016Listed for sale$150,000+36.4%$88/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Advantage Gold #6697179 Report a problem
    8/1/1995Sold$110,000$64/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,232 +2.4%$250,100
    2024$9,013 +4%$250,100
    2023$8,663 +0.3%$250,100
    2022$8,642 +465.1%$250,100
    2021$1,529 +128.6%$250,100 +104.2%
    2020$669 -4%$122,500
    2019$697 -89.8%$122,500
    2018$6,852 +898.9%$122,500
    2017$686 $122,500
    2016$686 +2%$122,500
    2015$672 -2%$122,500
    2014$686 +4.9%$122,500
    2013$654 +2.8%$122,500
    2012$636 +0.3%$122,500
    2011$635 +2%$122,500
    2010$622 +7.5%$122,500
    2009$579 $122,500
    2008$579 +8.3%$122,500
    2007$534 $122,500
    2006$534 -2%$122,500
    2005$545 $122,500
    2004$545 +8.5%$122,500
    2003$502 +7.9%$122,500
    2002$466 $122,500
    2000$466 $122,500

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19081

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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.

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    Estimated market value
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