684 N Chester Road

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081

  • 4 Bed(s)
  • 1.5 Bath(s)
  • 2,428 Sqft
  • 13939
    Sqft(Lot)
$715,000

Description

Lovingly restored 1920s four-bedroom stucco and stone colonial in sought-after swarthmore borough; walkable to downtown village, septa regional rail station, swarthmore college campus, swarthmore-rutledge elementary school, swarthmore swim club, as well as baltimore pike shopping, starbucks, giant grocery store, etc. this single-family home features recently refurbished hardwood floors throughout (2020), new high-velocity central ac (2018), new custom built-in bookcases and millwork on the first floor (2020), new stainless-steel dishwasher and refrigerator, large lg washer & dryer with utility sink, and radiator heat powered by a recently installed natural gas boiler. the main full bathroom on the second floor was stripped to the studs and remodeled in 2022. the current owners installed a new street-to-house sewer and water piping, new windows throughout the basement, a new basement-to-second floor sewage piping stack, as well as structural reinforcements to the foundation. the private backyard is flanked by a new split-rail fence and plantings screen the perimeter with an enclosed kitchen garden and a large new masonry patio designed for outdoor entertainment. a detached single-car garage and unfinished 3rd floor attic provides ample additional storage space. the entire exterior stone foundation was expertly repointed in 2019 and a new flagstone pathway and front steps installed in 2020, along with a newly paved driveway (2024). this classic swarthmore residence will not last long!

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Subdivision

    Swarthmore

  • County

    DELAWARE

  • Style

    Colonial

  • AD ID

    49267494

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Property Details

  • Bedroom Information

    • Total Bedrooms : 4
    • Total Bedroom (Upper): 4
    • Bedroom Upper Level 1: 4

    Bathroom Information

    • Total Baths: 2
    • Full Baths: 1
    • Half Baths: 1

    Water/Sewer

    • Water Source : Public

    Room Information

    • Patio/Porch Features: Deck(s)

    Interior Features

    • Kitchen - Eat-In
    • Roof : Pitched
    • Exterior Property Features : Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Outbuilding(s)
    • Basement Description: Full
    • Property Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal
    • Fireplace: Stone,Wood

    Roofing Information

    • Pitched

    Heating & Cooling

    • Cooling: Central A/C
    • Heating: Hot Water
    • Cooling Fuel: Electric
    • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

    Window Information

    • Window Treatments: Double Hung

  • Building Information

    • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape,Exterior Lighting,Outbuilding(s)
    • Year Built: 1920
    • Structure: Detached
    • Fireplace: 1
    • Major Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal
    • New Construction: No
    • Built: 1920
    • Construction Material: Stucco
    • Roof: Pitched
    • Foundation/Basement: Stone
    • Architecture: Colonial
    • Pool/Private: No Pool
    • Roof Type: Pitched

    Pool Information

    • Pool: No Pool

    Utility Features

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Water

    • Water Heat: Natural Gas

  • Lot Information

    • Lot Size: 13,939
    • Dimensions: 70.00 x 200.00
    • Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    • Main Square Feet: 13,939

    Property Information

    • SQ ft: 2,428
    • SQ ft (Living Area): 2,428
    • Total Lot SQ ft: 13,939
    • View: Garden/Lawn,Trees/Woods,Street
    • Subdivision: SWARTHMORE
    • Financing: Conventional,Cash
    • Appx. Lot Dimensions: 70.00 x 200.00
    • Total Acreage: 0.32
    • New Construction: No
    • Type: Colonial

  • Listing Information

    • Possession: Immediate,Negotiable
    • Days Of Market: 2

  • Tax Information

    • Annual Tax: $12,684
    • Tax Year: 2024
    • Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually

    Possession

    • Immediate,Negotiable

    Assessment Information

    • Taxes Assessment Amount: $332,200

  • Parking Information

    • Parking Features: Paved Driveway,Asphalt Driveway
    • Garage: 1
    • Garage Type: Garage - Front Entry
    • Parking Type: Detached Garage

    Multi-Unit Information

    • Acceptable Financing: Conventional,Cash
    • Roof: Pitched

    Homeowners Association Information

    • Direction: From the center of Swarthmore borough, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for PA-320 / S Chester Rd. Stay on Chester until you go over Rt 320 and 684 N Chester will be on left.

  • School Information

    • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

    Fire Place Information

    • Total Fire Place: 1
    • Fire Place Features: Stone,Wood

    Utility Information

    • Water Source: Public
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Cooling Fuel: Electric
    • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Hot Water: Natural Gas

    Location Information

    • Location Type: Suburban
    • Direction: From the center of Swarthmore borough, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for PA-320 / S Chester Rd. Stay on Chester until you go over Rt 320 and 684 N Chester will be on left.
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 04/16/2025 @ 12:01

  • MLS: PADE2083322
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