Welcome to 1226 University Avenue, a charming Cape Cod, settled atop of a beautiful spacious lot on a quiet tree-lined street, within the Ridley School district. When you first arrive, you'll notice large, nearly floor to ceiling windows in the living room. The cozy space can be bathed in natural light all day, with a beautiful view outside. Newly added recessed dimmable lights in the living room, allow added control into the night. Just off of the living room, divided by the stairs, you come to a very spacious, updated eat-in kitchen with glass subway backsplash, granite countertops, gas cooking stove, newer dishwasher (2022) and refrigerator (2021). The kitchen also offers convenient access to the utility/laundry/mudroom with exits both to the driveway and rear yard. The utility space has central air and natural gas heating (2020), newer washer and dryer units (2021), tankless water heater (2022), water softener, and whole house water filter (2023). The first floor also offers a main floor bedroom, coat closet, and half bathroom in the hallway, as well as a pantry under the stair. The backyard is fully fenced with a beautiful expanded paver patio with a shed providing extra outdoor storage space. Going up the carpeted stairs, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor, with a large dormered bedroom with a walk-in closet plus 2nd spacious Bedroom with Built-Ins. Ceramic tile hall bath with linen closet to complete this floor. The roof was completely replaced at the end of 2025, along with new flashing, and gutter guards. Windows along the driveway with new sill flashing. The driveway can accommodate up to 3 cars, with ample street parking. Within walking distance, you have a 15 minute walk to Swarthmore Town Center with a co-op grocery store, public library, shops, and restaurants. You also have a 10 min walk to the Post Office and a 12 min walk to Morton train station. This home also has quick access to I-476, I-95, can be in center city in 25 minutes or Philadelphia International Airport in 15 minutes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$235Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Gegan• Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
•215-860-4200 (broker)
•klrw983@kw.com (broker)
Listed by Stuart Scaccetti• Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown
Welcome to the charming home at 1226 University Avenue, situated on a beautiful spacious lot on a quiet tree-lined street waiting for you to move right in! This is an adorable updated Cape Cod in the Ridley School District. Starting with great curb appeal & nicely landscaped exterior, enter into a bright living room with laminate flooring. BRAND NEW HVAC! The first floor offers a main floor bedroom and half bathroom in the hallway. Continue around to the spacious updated eat-in kitchen with glass subway backsplash, brand new granite counter countertops (2020) with under-mount sink, and gas cooking. The kitchen also offers access to a convenient Utility/Laundry/Mudroom with exits to both driveway and rear yard. The large level fully fenced backyard has a beautiful expanded paver patio and with twos shed providing extra outdoor storage space. Brand new carpet is on the stair and upstairs hallway (2020). You'll find hardwoods throughout the 2nd floor with a large dormered bedroom with a walk-in closet plus 2nd spacious Bedroom with Built-Ins. Ceramic tile hall bath with linen closet complete this floor. Other Features include Gutter guards (2009), Leaded Glass Doors, Replacement Windows, Driveway Parking, & New Siding (2013). Gas heat & hot water heater. Driveway parking and street parking. You'll love the proximity to nationally ranked top-10 schools, and the 15-minute walk to the Swarthmore town center with a co-op grocery store, more shops and restaurants, and a public library. This home also has quick access to Swarthmore College, I-476, I-95, Philadelphia International Airport, and the SEPTA Swarthmore train station!
BRIGHT MLS #PADE509894
May 27, 2020
Sold
$230,000
$147/sq ft
Apr 29, 2020
Pending
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Apr 22, 2020
Contingent
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Apr 10, 2020
Listed
$240,000
$153/sq ft
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Welcome to 1226 University Avenue, situated on a beautiful spacious lot on a quiet tree-lined street waiting for you to move right in! Welcome home to this adorable Cape Cod in the Ridley School District. Starting with great curb appeal & nicely landscaped exterior, enter into a bright living room with laminate flooring. The first floor offers a main floor bedroom and half bathroom in the hallway. Continue around to the spacious updated eat-in kitchen with tumbled tile backsplash, brand new granite counter countertops (2020) with undermount sink and gas cooking. The kitchen also offers access to convenient Utility/Laundry/Mudroom with exits to both driveway and rear yard. The large level fully fenced backyard has a beautiful expanded paver patio and a rear shed providing extra outdoor storage space. Brand new carpet is on the stair and upstairs hallway (2020). You'll find hardwoods throughout the 2nd floor with a large dormered bedroom with a walk-in closet plus 2nd spacious Bedroom with Built-Ins. Ceramic tile hall bath with linen closet complete this floor. Other Features include Gutter guards (2009), Leaded Glass Doors, Replacement Windows, Driveway Parking, & New Siding (2013). Gas heat & hot water heater. Driveway parking and street parking. You'll love the proximity to nationally ranked top-10 schools, and the 15-minute walk to the Swarthmore town center with a co-op grocery store, more shops and restaurants, and a public library. This home also has quick access to Swarthmore College, I-476, I-95, Philadelphia International Airport, and the SEPTA Swarthmore train station!
TREND #6230929
Aug 29, 2013
Sold
$175,000
$112/sq ft
Jul 30, 2013
Pending
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Jun 6, 2013
Listed
$182,000
$116/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003477416
Aug 29, 2013
Sold
$175,000
$112/sq ft
Jul 7, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2013
Listed
$182,000
$116/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 7, 2003
Sold
$155,000
$99/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE189488
Jan 9, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jan 6, 2003
Listed
$155,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,138 (+13.0%)
$58,060 + $120,120
$178,180
2025
$6,316 (+2.1%)
$58,060 + $120,120
$178,180
2024
$6,187 (+4.5%)
$58,060 + $120,120
$178,180
2023
$5,918 (+3.3%)
$58,060 + $120,120
$178,180
2022
$5,728 (−35.4%)
$58,060 + $120,120
$178,180
2021
$8,867 (+54.5%)
$58,060 + $120,120
$178,180
2020
$5,739 (+1.9%)
$34,840 + $66,760
$101,600
2019
$5,634 (+1.3%)
$34,840 + $66,760
$101,600
2018
$5,564
2017
$5,564 (+2.6%)
2015
$5,421 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,409 (+2.9%)
2013
$5,254 (+3.0%)
2011
$5,103 (+8.1%)
2010
$4,719
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
122 ft.
Lot size
6,752 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,568
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,568
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
38030295100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
A
Residential District
The A Residential Districts are composed of low density residential areas of the Township, plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for these districts are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the area, protect the amenities of certain areas of the Township where the pattern has already been established with single-family development on relatively large lots and promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. To these ends, development is restricted to conventional low density single-family detached dwellings and related land uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Morton, PA • 19070
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Morton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1226 University Ave
$367,225
$1,775 under list price of $369K
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