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524 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
About this home
Fantastic Swarthmore home is everything you are looking for! There are so many ways you can live your lifestyle in this home. The flexible layout gives you options of a 1st floor master bedroom, in-law quarters with separate entrance or family room with full bath and main floor laundry. Plus a separate home office space! Great eat in kitchen, large living room with wood burning stove in a stone hearth, large bedrooms, half acre lot, ample storage, upgraded electric and professionally waterproofed basement with outside ventilation system. All close to downtown Swarthmore and within walking distance of shopping and all basic necessities. Conveniently located near Swarthmore SEPTA station, I-95 & 476 and only 20 minutes from the Philadelphia airport.
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Sale history for 524 S Chester Rd
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Tax history for 524 S Chester Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- 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 Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Open Parking Spaces: 3
- Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
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- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Entry Location: Living Room
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 9
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite
- Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- Stone
- 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 Not Completed
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Structure Type: Detached
- Exterior Information
- Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100X237
- Tidal Water: No
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,214
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $196,120
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,724
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- 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: UNIVERSITY PL
- Directions: from Yale ave cross University Pl home on your right with U shaped driveway
- Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 2.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,214
- Stories: 2.0
- Parking Spaces: 4
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.49 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Delaware County
- APN: 43000016000
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 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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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 1 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $396,756 |
4 Beds | 4 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $864,905 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1492 Sq. Ft. | $469,206 |
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2752 Sq. Ft. | $874,053 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2505 Sq. Ft. | $844,979 |
2 Beds | 2 Baths | 2209 Sq. Ft. | $528,211 |
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