Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate684 N Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1013 $715,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,428
Acreage: 0.32
Age:105 years
Style:
Colonial
Subdivision: Swarthmore
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Lovingly restored 1920s four-bedroom stucco and stone colonial in sought-after Swarthmore borough; walkable to downtown village, SEPTA regional rail station, Swarthmore College campus, Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School, Swarthmore Swim Club, as well as Baltimore Pike shopping, Starbucks, Giant grocery store, etc. This single-family home features recently refurbished hardwood floors throughout (2020), new high-velocity central AC (2018), new custom built-in bookcases and millwork on the first floor (2020), new stainless-steel dishwasher and refrigerator, large LG washer & dryer with utility sink, and radiator heat powered by a recently installed natural gas boiler. The main full bathroom on the second floor was stripped to the studs and remodeled in 2022. The current owners installed a new street-to-house sewer and water piping, new windows throughout the basement, a new basement-to-second floor sewage piping stack, as well as structural reinforcements to the foundation. The private backyard is flanked by a new split-rail fence and plantings screen the perimeter with an enclosed kitchen garden and a large new masonry patio designed for outdoor entertainment. A detached single-car garage and unfinished 3rd floor attic provides ample additional storage space. The entire exterior stone foundation was expertly repointed in 2019 and a new flagstone pathway and front steps installed in 2020, along with a newly paved driveway (2024). This classic Swarthmore residence will not last long!
Bedroom 1: 13 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 13 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 13 X 10 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 18 X 16 - Main
Family Room: 20 X 12 - Main
Living Room: 23 X 15 - Main
Primary Bed:
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 1;
Interior
Kitchen - Eat-In, Full Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Stone Fireplace, Wood Fireplace, Double Hung Windows
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Pitched Roof, Stucco Exterior, Deck(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
Lot
Flag Lot, Landscaping, Level Lot, Rear Yard, Suburban, Garden/Lawn View, Street View, Trees/Woods View
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Public Elementary (52 schools)
Public Middle (9 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Middle School | Springfield School District | 6–8 | Springfield | 0.84 mi |
| Strath Haven Middle School | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | 6–8 | Wallingford | 1.76 mi |
| Ridley Middle School | Ridley School District | 6–8 | Ridley Park | 2.52 mi |
| Paxon Hollow Middle School | Marple Newtown School District | 6–8 | Broomall | 3.21 mi |
| Springton Lake Middle School | Rose Tree Media School District | 6–8 | Media | 3.37 mi |
| Drexel Hill Middle School | Upper Darby School District | 6–8 | Drexel Hill | 3.99 mi |
| Toby Farms Intermediate School | Chester-Upland School District | 4–8 | Chester | 4.47 mi |
| Penn Wood Middle School | William Penn School District | 7–8 | Darby | 4.76 mi |
| Beverly Hills Middle School | Upper Darby School District | 6–8 | Upper Darby | 4.89 mi |
Public High (11 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Springfield School District | 9–12 | Springfield | 1.16 mi |
| Ridley High School | Ridley School District | 9–12 | Folsom | 1.59 mi |
| Strath Haven High School | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | 9–12 | Wallingford | 1.85 mi |
| Interboro Senior High School | Interboro School District | 9–12 | Prospect Park | 2.55 mi |
| Delaware County Technical High School-Fo | Delaware County Technical High School | 9–12 | Folcroft | 3.83 mi |
| Academy Park High School | Southeast Delco School District | 9–12 | Sharon Hill | 4.18 mi |
| Chester High School | Chester-Upland School District | 9–12 | Chester | 4.44 mi |
| Upper Darby Senior High School | Upper Darby School District | 9–12 | Drexel Hill | 4.45 mi |
| Penn Wood High School | William Penn School District | 9–12 | Lansdowne | 4.55 mi |
| Penncrest High School | Rose Tree Media School District | 9–12 | Media | 4.58 mi |
| STEM at Showalter | Chester-Upland School District | 7–12 | Chester | 4.8 mi |
Private (49 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Swarthmore (19081), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 26
- Average salary of people in this community: $73,830
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 4,442
- Household Size (ppl): 2.53
- Households w/ Children: 63%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 2,768 (77.1%)
- Rented: 608 (16.9%)
- Vacant: 215 (6.0%)
- Total: 3,591
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.
Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
- Some High School: 0.6%
- High School Graduate: 21.8%
- Some College: 9.5%
- Associate Degree: 6.3%
- Bachelor's Degree: 29.3%
- Graduate Degree: 31.7%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $93,986
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $724
- One Bedroom: $879
- Two Bedroom: $1,378
- Four Bedroom: $2,656
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