Elegant 1929 colonial home. Wood and stone. Large, well spaced rooms. Energy efficient (new boiler and Nest thermostats). Big front and back garden, fenced and gated. New landscaping throughout with privacy and ornamental shrubs, perennial plants and flowers. New bathrooms (2023) with Porcelanosa wall and floor tiles, Porcelanosa vanities and lighted mirrors. New exhaust fans, new Runtal wall radiators/towel warmers. Duravit toilets/bidets. Also renovated third floor bathroom. New kitchen and family room oak floors, new kitchen Carrara statuary marble countertops and backsplash. All new appliances. New basement windows and updated wiring. Designer Artemide chandelier and wall lights in dining room. Designer Artemide lights in sitting room, entrance, guest bathroom and second floor open space and bedrooms. New security system on doors and windows. New terrace on first floor. New windows on top floor bathroom and bedroom.
Neighborhood Description
Quiet, safe, family oriented neighborhood. Great shopping (Giant, Trader's Joe, Coop and organic store nearby). Train station within walking distance with trains to University City and Philadelphia running all day and evenings. Swarthmore College nearby offers many cultural events, plus great library. Swarthmore borough also has a nice library and organizes lots of events for kids and adults. Several great sport clubs nearby. Top Wallingford-Swarthmore public schools. Swimming pool club where all the kids meet in summer. Lots of sports activities. Kids walk around/bike alone.
Off market
$961,000
649 N Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
5beds
3,500sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1929
0.35 Acres Lot
$961,000 Zestimate®
$275/sqft
$5,285 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Radiant, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Stone, Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 43000013800
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
Services availability

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