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$1,100,000
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Off Market
285 N SWARTHMORE AVE
SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
4 Beds
4 Baths,
1
Half Bath
2788 Sqft
$876,467
RealtyHop Estimate
0.17%
Since Jul 1, 2023
National-US
Primary Model
About This Property
College Avenue stretches from the beautiful Swarthmore College
campus, past award-winning Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School
and ends at tree-lined Swarthmore Avenue, where a breath-taking
assortment of stately stone homes lead the way north. Just past the
crest of College and Swarthmore, #285 awaits. A deep setback
provides a beautiful natural setting for this mid-century beauty,
designed by Philadelphia architect Charles Folk Rabenold. The scale
of the house is delightful, and the exquisite stonework and
innumerable details all belie its thoughtful construction and
restoration, both inside and out. A detailed history of the
property from when it was featured in Swarthmore Historical
Society's Home Tour is available upon request. A two-story entry
hall with wood parquet flooring, an art alcove, and hanging bubble
pendant lights welcome you home with mid-century flair. Off the
hall are a powder room, coat closet, and door to the garage. Follow
the hall back to the open living area, an incredibly airy space
with random width hardwood floors, where the division between the
house and the garden virtually disappears with the help of three
walls of windows and glass doors. The living room boasts an
oversized gas fireplace, and a bay of seven windows flanked by
built-in bookcases, as well as a wall of windows and glass doors
onto the patio. The dining room is open to the living room and to
the beautifully renovated kitchen with a great big island,
slate-style floor, maple cabinets, quartz counter tops, glass tile
backsplash, and stainless-steel appliances including a five-burner
gas cooktop, wall oven and built-in microwave and wine fridge. The
first-level bedroom wing begins with a hallway with ample closets
and a telephone nook. The original main bedroom with a wall of
organized closets, a second bedroom with pretty views of the lawn,
and a full hall bath with a heated slate-style floor, quartz-topped
storage vanity, and stall shower with tile surround can all be
found on the first floor. The second level is comprised of a lovely
suite, including a spacious bedroom with a vaulted, beamed ceiling,
an enormous walk-in closet with several windows of its own, and a
pocket door opening to a full en suite bath with a pedestal sink,
bathtub/shower with tile surround, and laundry closet. A landing
with a beautiful art display built-in and a large cedar closet
behind a secret peek-a-boo panel leads to the upper-level primary
suite. An incredibly large bedroom with a gas fireplace boasts a
pair of triple windows allowing a beautiful vista over the gardens,
and a door to a large rooftop terrace. A pocket door opens to the
luxurious en suite bath with a heated slate-style floor, glass door
stall shower with a wall of inset built-ins, and three bright
windows. An oversized, professionally organized closet, a storage
nook, and access to the floored and fully insulated attic space
complete this level. A garage with electric car charger and
attached tool and garden shed provide indoor space for the car and
for projects. Outside, the slate patio spills out into the garden,
where walking paths meander through mature trees and lush
plantings, revealing charming details like a romantic hidden
seating area. Three zones of heat and air conditioning, and newer
windows that are easy to throw open to bring in fresh breezes on
beautiful days keep the house comfortable in all seasons. Wonderful
details throughout the house and garden, like a custom lamppost,
playful mid-century fixtures, ripple-glass interior doors,
leather-wrapped pocket door handles, and uniquely beautiful places
to display art and books will surprise and charm your guests. A
location just blocks from the elementary school, swim club, and the
footpath to the village shopping, library and train station makes
285 N. Swarthmore the perfect home for a buyer who is searching for
a house of quality and character, close to everything Swarthmore
has to offer.
Unit Size
2,788Ft²
Days on Market
37 days
Land Size
0.45 acres
Price per sqft
$314
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$1,243
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1952
Last updated: 12 months ago (Bright MLS #PADE2043158)
Price History
Date / Event | Date | Event | Price |
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Jun 13, 2023 | Sold to Joseph Steven Hasenauer, Me... | $1,100,000 | |
Sold to Joseph Steven Hasenauer, Me... | |||
May 11, 2023 | In contract | - | |
In contract | |||
May 2, 2023 | Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media | $875,000 | |
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media |
Property Highlights
Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace