Don’t miss this classic 4 BD, 2/1 BA stone colonial in the walkable, popular town of Swarthmore! From the moment you step through the front door, you’ll be captivated by the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The gracious Center Entrance Hall opens to the Living Room, where you can enjoy relaxing in front of the fireplace on cold winter nights. The spacious Dining Room is the perfect location for celebrating holidays and hosting dinner parties. Chefs will love the renovated Kitchen which features abundant cherry cabinets, stainless appliances (including warming drawer), granite counters, and a convenient island with breakfast bar seating. Enjoy casual everyday meals in the Breakfast Room, which is bathed in sunlight from large windows. Steps from this area provide easy access to the upstairs Family Room, which features a vaulted ceiling, extensive built-ins, and another fireplace. The main floor also features a private Study/Office, Powder Room, and indoor access to the ATTACHED 2-car, oversized Garage. Upstairs is a large Primary Bedroom suite with 2 closets and a renovated Primary Bath with marble counters and a sparkling white-tiled stall shower with frameless glass door. Three more spacious Bedrooms, an updated Hall Bathroom with shower/tub combo, a convenient Homework/Office nook, and access to the Family Room complete the 2nd floor. Downstairs is an immaculate Basement with Laundry area and ample room for storage, workbench, ping-pong table, and mechanicals. The 2-Car Garage was widened when the Family Room was added, and features ample room for 2 vehicles AND for yard gear, trash containers, and bikes. Glass French doors in the Breakfast Room lead to a very private patio, which overlooks the fenced-in rear yard. There is a 2nd small patio off the Living Room too. Children and athletes will love the playground and expansive playing fields just across the street. Charming shops, restaurants, the train station, Swarthmore CO-OP Market, library, and Swarthmore College campus are all within walking distance, via sidewalks on quiet streets, from this great home. Highly ranked Wallingford-Swarthmore schools. EZ access to Center City, the Blue Route, and Airport too!
Sold
$935,000
501 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
4beds
2,738sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.25 Acres Lot
$1,019,900 Zestimate®
$341/sqft
$3,946 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 16, 2024 at 06:24am
Listed by:
Tracy Pulos 610-329-7399,
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon,
Co-Listing Team: Team Pulos, Co-Listing Agent: Mark Pulos 610-416-4669,
BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon
Bought with:
Heidi Foggo, RS309555
Compass RE
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2061488

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Oven, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Microwave, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,738
- Total interior livable area: 2,738 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,738
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Built In, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 80.00 x 120.00
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 43000106200
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Subdivision: Swarthmore
- Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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