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137 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
About this home
Come see this spacious Victorian home in the heart of Swarthmore, featuring old world charm with updated features. This 5 bedroom home boasts hardwood floors throughout most of the house. The formal living room with fireplace, has an attached family/play room. Across the foyer is the formal dining room with sliders to the enclosed porch as well as access to the newly renovated kitchen with double farm sink. The bathrooms throughout have also been updated. On the second floor you will find the master bedroom with spacious bath featuring a generously sized soaking tub. Also on this floor is an additional bedroom, hall bath and laundry. Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms. To complete this home is a detached garage and fenced in yard. Just a short walk to downtown and the train.
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Tax history for 137 Rutgers Ave
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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- Zoning
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Residential District
The purpose of this chapter is to permit the development of vacant lots and the rebuilding or improvement of structures without altering the existing residential quality of the immediate neighborhood, with preservation of natural features and open space.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Single unit
- Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Private
- # of Open Parking Spaces: 3
- Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 3
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
- Entry Location: Foyer
- Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
- Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
- Room Information
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
- Laundry Type: Upper Floor
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Unfinished, Drainage System
Exterior
- Property Information
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Good
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Roof: Pitched
- Structure Type: Semi-Detached
- Window Features: Replacement
- Exterior Information
- Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Lot Size Dimensions: 56X181
- Tidal Water: No
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,997
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $195,130
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,670
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Cable TV
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN
- High School: STRATH HAVEN
- School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
- Location Information
- Cross Street: HARVARD
- Directions: From Baltimore Pike and 320, south on 320. Take round about to Rutgers. House on the left
- Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,834
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 9,453 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Delaware County
- APN: 43000104700
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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