Swarthmore, PA 19081,600 N SWARTHMORE AVE
Swarthmore, PA 19081,600 N SWARTHMORE AVE
Swarthmore, PA 19081,600 N SWARTHMORE AVE
138
$1,107,500
$1,200,000
7.7%
Est.Price: ?

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3 BD
3 BA
3,544 SqFt

600 N SWARTHMORE AVE Swarthmore, PA 19081

Est. payment /mo
SOLD DATE : 10/21/2024

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Key Details

Sold Price $1,107,500

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,544 sqft

Price per Sqft $312

Subdivision Swarthmore

MLS Listing ID PADE2074954

Sold Date 10/21/24

Style Contemporary,Mid-Century Modern

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,544

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1983

Annual Tax Amount $17,364

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.560 Acres

Acres 0.56

Lot Dimensions 42.00 x 191.00

Property Description

Here is your chance to own a rare Modernist enclave offering serenity & privacy w/ a detached home, detached studio, & workshop in the heart of sought-after Swarthmore. This property, being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since its construction, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, & other publications. Designed & built by architect Gene Spurgeon as his primary residence, the property consists of a 3544 sq ft detached home, a 600 sq ft detached architecture/design/flower/seed studio, & a 200 sq ft gardening/potting/tool workshop. With the preservation of original details to a level rarely seen. The grounds feature native trees, plant & pollinator gardens, porches, decks, flag & cut stone walkways, patios, water features, & modern horizontal fencing, all set within a private oasis just blocks from Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore Town Center, & the Farmers Market. The great location offers easy access to Baltimore Pike, I-476, I-95, Center City, Philly Airport, & is in the A+-rated Wallingford-Swarthmore SD. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1-car garage, & a 3-car driveway. The living room, the heart of the home features a 2 story floor-to-ceiling wall of windows & a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen boasts a eating area & 2 pantries. Additional rooms include dining, family, laundry & storage rooms, vestibule, foyer, mudroom, wine cellar, & an office/den/library that can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. The separate studio, w/ exposed wood vaulted ceilings, beams, & floors, offers numerous possibilities: it could serve as a guest house, nanny or in-law suite, VRBO/Airbnb, kids’ or pets’ playhouse, 2nd office, business space, recording/photography/art studio, or fitness space. The studio also includes an attached Terrain-style garden/potting/storage shed w/ its own entrance. The home, studio, shed, gardens, & grounds provide a perfect backdrop for social media, video, & photo shoots. This unique property, unlike any other in Swarthmore, sits on a level private lot featuring its own nature preserve & bird sanctuary w/ stone walls. Outdoor amenities include a dog run, firepit, BBQ, gardening & composting areas, & spacious front, side, & rear yards, offering plenty of space for kids, pets, & entertaining. Both the home & studio have open & flowing floor plans, w/ floor-to-ceiling windows & doors that bring nature indoors. The property is light-filled, w/ ample storage space & room to spread out, indoors & outdoors. It is ideal for hosting family, friends, in-laws, neighbors, co-workers, kids, pets & special occasions. Updates & features include rarely installed steel roofs, gutters, & downspouts on the home, detached studio & workshop. The entire interiors & exteriors have just been professionally painted. The stone walkways, patios, & concrete driveway have been professionally pressure washed. The kitchen is equipped w/ under-cabinet lighting & high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid 5-burner gas cooktop, & GE wall oven & microwave. The property features Carrier 2-zone high-efficiency HVAC & central air systems, Honeywell programmable thermostats, Rheem gas hot water heater, & a smart app video camera system. It also includes Low-E windows, skylights, French & entry doors, oak hardwood floors, 200-amp electric, an insulated garage door & auto opener, built-in cabinetry & storage throughout, & an Apec reverse osmosis water filtration system, Maytag washer/dryer, LED lighting, & landscape & tree lighting enhance the property’s ambiance. Conveniently located just blocks from Target, the Swarthmore SEPTA train station to Center City, & restaurants, cafes, shops, schools, parks & trails. Easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Philadelphia, DE, NJ, Brooklyn, NYC, CT, Poconos, beaches, MD & DC. There will not be any public open houses for this property, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Location

State PA

County Delaware

Area Swarthmore Boro (10443)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Storage Room

Interior

Interior Features Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wine Storage, Wood Floors

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Energy Star Heating System, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned

Cooling Energy Star Cooling System, Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Carpet, Renewable, Concrete

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Wood

Equipment Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Dispenser, Water Heater, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Conditioner - Owned

Fireplace Y

Window Features Atrium,Casement,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,ENERGY STAR Qualified,Insulated,Low-E,Palladian,Screens,Skylights,Transom

Appliance Cooktop - Down Draft, Dishwasher, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Dispenser, Water Heater, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Water Conditioner - Owned

Heat Source Electric, Natural Gas

Laundry Upper Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s), Terrace

Garage Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Garage Spaces 4.0

Fence Wood, Privacy

Water Access N

View Courtyard, Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Metal,Pitched

Accessibility None

Porch Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s), Terrace

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting

Story 2

Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Block

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

Structure Type Dry Wall,Cathedral Ceilings,9'+ Ceilings,2 Story Ceilings,Vaulted Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Middle Schools Strath Haven

High Schools Strath Haven

School District Wallingford-Swarthmore

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 43-00-00103-00

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Security Features Security System,Smoke Detector,Surveillance Sys,Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Exterior Cameras

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Tim Owen • Compass RE
Bought with Jacqueline McCormick • Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne

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