20 Oberlin Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Coldwell Banker Realty / Brooke Penders

  20 Oberlin Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081

Pending (5 Days)
$750,000
4
BED
2
BATH
1,676
SQFT

Description

Welcome to 20 Oberlin Avenue, a charming 1925 Craftsman nestled on a peaceful, tree-lined street in the heart of Swarthmore. This beautifully maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home blends historic character with thoughtful updates, all within blocks of the SEPTA station, Swarthmore Co-op, Farmers Market, library, restaurants, and more.Step onto the inviting front deck and into a light-filled living room featuring an original Inglenook fireplace with custom benching and built-ins. The first floor also includes a den/office with floor-to-ceiling shelving, a spacious dining room with stained glass detail, and an updated kitchen offering gas cooking, abundant cabinetry, and striking Turkish tilework. A full bath, mudroom, and laundry area complete the main level and open to a large, private rear deck with pergola and lush landscaping—perfect for relaxing or entertaining.Upstairs, find four bright bedrooms—one with a skylight and two with walk-in closets—along with a renovated hall bath featuring a soaking tub. Additional storage is available in the attic with drop-down stairs and in the basement. The home includes a rare oversized two-car garage, newer HVAC (2022), and washer/dryer (2021).Oberlin Avenue is a quiet enclave of just eleven homes, surrounded by seasonal beauty and access to routes through Swarthmore College's scenic campus as well as regional amenities such as the airport and center city Philadelphia. This home offers timeless charm, modern comforts, and top-rated Wallingford-Swarthmore schools— an exceptional opportunity that won’t last long.

MLS #:
PADE2092586
Taxes
$11,248(2024)
Lot Size
7,405 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1925
Style
Bungalow
School District
Wallingford-Swarthmore
County
Delaware County

Listed By

Brooke Penders, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Jun 29 2025 at 3:10 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Attic
  • Attic/House Fan
  • Built-Ins
  • Crown Moldings
  • Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Stain/Lead Glass
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Treatments
  • Wood Floors
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Dryer - Front Loading
  • Oven/Range - Gas
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Washer - Front Loading
  • Walls/Ceilings: Cathedral Ceilings
Subdivision
  • Swarthmore
Property Features
  • Above Grade
  • Below Grade
  • Fireplace: Brick
  • Foundation: Active Radon Mitigation
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Forced Air
  • Central A/C
Basement Information
  • Full
  • Unfinished
  • Interior Access
  • Other
Flooring
  • Wood
Exterior Features
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fuel: Natural Gas
School Information
  • Elementary School: Swarthmore-Rutledge School
  • Middle School: Strath Haven
  • High School: Strath Haven
Parking
  • Shared Driveway
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 1,676 sqft
Location
   
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