Located in the heart of Swarthmore, this charming Arts & Crafts style home has been wonderfully updated and is move-in ready! With 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, there are lovely details everywhere including refinished hardwood floors, built-in shelves, a stunning fireplace and so much more! The house is situated on an attractive, secluded lot with a meandering stream running through the front yard. The front porch which stretches along the entire length of the home is the perfect spot for taking in the bucolic setting. A spacious foyer welcomes you into the home! To the left is a huge living room. There is an entire wall of windows, a large wood-burning fireplace with brick surround, a built-in bench and built-in shelves which all make this space very special. Just through the foyer is the dining room, streaming with natural light, and a lovely chair rail adds even more character. Adjacent to the dining room is the renovated kitchen with a large breakfast room. There are stainless steel appliances including a GE gas range,a brand new Bosch dishwasher and Kitchen Aid refrigerator, as well as a farm sink, and plenty of charming kitchen cabinets. A back door leads outdoors and to the basement. Up a turned staircase, you will find a very spacious second floor foyer. Over a half-wall to the left is a sunken sitting area, with another wall of windows and lots of architectural interest. It is completely charming and the perfect hangout space! A French door leads into a home office. There are also 3 spacious bedrooms on this level, all with hardwood floors and good closet space. Two full baths, recently renovated, are quite luxurious with ceramic tile, bead board and more! There is a staircase leading from the 2nd floor foyer up to an unfinished attic, which provides an abundance of extra storage. There is also a full, unfinished basement where the laundry is housed, and where there is a brand new hot water heater. There is central air conditioning, newer windows and a one-car detached garage. Just a stone's throw to the town center, train station, college, shopping, restaurants and public library. Don't miss out on this wonderful home! One year seven star home warranty included!
Off market
Street View
$715,200
219 Lafayette Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
3beds
1,958sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1912
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$715,200 Zestimate®
$365/sqft
$2,664 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- StallShower, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 43000070800
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Average+
- Year built: 1912
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
Other
Other facts
- LocaleListingStatus: ACTIVE
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Appliances: Disposal
- BedroomSecond1Level: Upper 1
- BedroomThird1Level: Upper 1
- Design: 2-Story
- ElectricService: 200-300AmpEl
- Heating: Oil
- InteriorFeatures: StallShower, Replacement Windows
- Kitchen1Level: Main
- LivingRoomLevel: Main
- OtherRm2Level: Upper 1
- PoolType: NoPool
- PropertyCondition: Average+
- RoomList: Living Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen, Other Room 1, Other Room 2, Family Rm, Den/Stdy/Lib, Other Room 3, Other Room 4, Laundry Room
- SewerSeptic: Public Sewer
- State: PA
- Water: Public
- BedroomMaster1Level: Upper 1
- OtherRm1Level: Main
- GarageSpaces: 1-CarGarage
- HotWater: Electric
- InteriorSquareFeetSource: Seller
- MainEntrance: Foyer
- Attics: WalkUpAttic
- LaundryType: BsmtLaundry
- LocationTypes: Stream/Creek
- Parking: Drvwy/Off Str
- LotDescription: FrontYard, LevelLot
- CookingFuel: PropCooking
- OtherRm3Level: Main
- OtherRm4Level: Upper 1
- FamilyRoomLevel: Upper 1
- BuildingFacadeOrientation: Southwest
- LaundryRoomLevel: Basement
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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