Built in 1925, this stone Dutch colonial is situated in one of the best locations in Swarthmore. The home has many wonderful features and substantial updates throughout. A flagstone walk leads to a beautiful entry hall leading to an expansive living room with a wood burning fireplace and floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets and bookshelves. French doors in the living room open to a lovely stone patio overlooking the property, surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, plants and flowers creating a hidden oasis. To the left of the entry hall is a charming den with a large stone gas fireplace. The thoughtfully updated kitchen features gorgeous soapstone counters and island, marble backsplash, Viking range, deep sink, Bosch dishwasher and cherry cabinets is an inviting space to eat, do homework, or work from home. The large dining room includes a wall-to-wall picture window and provides a lovely space to gather for meals with family and friends. The powder room and stone-floored mudroom/laundry room complete this floor. The second floor boasts an exceptional primary suite with a beautifully renovated spa bath, a second bedroom with ensuite bath, three additional bedrooms and hall bath that complete this floor. Bonus!!! The substantial third floor offers the potential for additional living space and includes a large bedroom/office with a walk-in closet, bathroom, two storage closets, as well as a large storage space. The full basement includes utilities, storage and a semi-finished rec room/pool room with egress. Walk to town, train, pool, Swarthmore College, parks, and the award-winning Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School! Twenty minutes by car to downtown Philadelphia and 10 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport. Do not miss the opportunity to own this very special home.
Sold
$1,015,000
111 Columbia Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
5beds
3,137sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.32 Acres Lot
$1,271,700 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$4,085 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 17, 2023 at 08:53am
Listed by:
Erica Kaufman 610-246-3187,
Compass RE
Bought with:
Jeanne Maillet, RS316883
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2050070

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,137
- Total interior livable area: 3,137 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,137
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 105.00 x 138.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 43000024300
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch,Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Subdivision: Swarthmore Vlg Grn
- Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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