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$610,200
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Swarthmore Area Multi-Family Home

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128 Rutgers Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081

5 Bed
2 Baths
2494 sqft
On a classic tree-lined street, just one block from Swarthmore town center, a spacious Victorian twin awaits. Step inside for a taste of the high ceilings, classic bullseye molding and refinished hardwood floors found throughout the first floor. The living room boasts a wood-burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves. A spacious and sunny family room with an exposed stone wall and more charming built-ins will be the setting for so many happy memories. French doors from the family room lead out to the secluded side patio, overlooking the lawn. The formal dining room offers plenty of space for entertaining and even more built-ins under a bank of picturesque lattice windows. The kitchen is sunny and spacious with granite counter tops and stainless-steel appliances, as well as a quintessential triple window view from the sink. Next to the kitchen is a walk-in pantry with ample shelving for storage. A full hall bath completes the first floor. Built-ins, pretty views, and all the classic nooks and crannies abound upstairs. The second floor includes three bedrooms, and a full hall bath. The primary bedroom offers a roomy, recently installed closet. The third floor boasts two more bedrooms and an unfinished attic storage space. Outside, a just-right sized lawn is home to a handy storage shed. Sit out on the brick patio to sip coffee in the morning and watch the fireflies at night. Sensible upgrades include recent rewiring, as well as dual-zoned Central Air and a recently installed boiler and roof. With character-filled spaces both inside and out, 128 Rutgers Avenue has so much to offer for living, working and studying from the comfort of home. The airport is just twenty minutes away by car. A block from the front door, Swarthmore village shops, library, college campus and the train line to Philadelphia all await your next adventure.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC
$656,500
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Swarthmore Area Residential Home

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740 Harvard Avenue Swarthmore, PA 19081

4 Bed
3 Baths
2160 sqft
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Property is under contract - Open House is cancelled on Thursday, September 8th. Nestled in one of Swarthmore’s most beautiful and convenient neighborhoods sits 740 Harvard Ave, a lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Dutch Colonial surrounded by Native plantings, fruit trees and shrubs, and a pollinator garden. This location provides convenient sidewalk access to all of Swarthmore’s wonderful amenities: the SEPTA station; Crum Creek Woods; the College campus and Scott Arboretum; the village shops & eateries; as well as quick access to Philadelphia airport and the city. The deep front yard with its plantings creates a very private setting – as you pull in the driveway to the left is an oversized two car garage, connected to the home by a charming breezeway which serves as a covered porch, but could be easily enclosed. The entry foyer features a dramatic, curved stairway to the second floor. Off the foyer to the right is a large living room with windows on three sides, hardwood floors, and a wood burning fireplace. Off the foyer to the left is the family room with a second fireplace which is open to the kitchen. A bright dining room with large picture window overlooking the back yard joins the kitchen on one side, and the living room on the other. There is also a powder room and large coat closet, both accessible from the entry hall. Upstairs the primary bedroom has a private full bathroom and two large closets. There are three more large bedrooms on this level, as well as a full hall bath. The upper hallway is lined with incredible bookshelves - with more built into the 4th bedroom. Each bedroom is situated in a corner of the home, creating excellent multi-directional light in each space. Downstairs is a full basement which was used as a partially finished space in the past. It contains the laundry area, built-in workbench, utilities and expansive storage – this space has excellent headroom and offers the possibility for future renovation and re-finishing. Outside the home is surrounded by greenery, including a back yard and side yard with firepit and tiny fishpond, planting beds and garden areas – ideal for someone who appreciates the outdoors. Swarthmore Borough is in award-winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District, and is home to outstanding small business shopping, farmers markets, food truck-a-thon, live music and wonderful seasonal community-wide celebrations.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Coldwell Banker Realty / Brooke Penders
$563,000
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Chesterbrook Area Townhome

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89 Bunker Hill Court Chesterbrook, PA 19087

4 Bed
3 Baths
2639 sqft
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Please submit all offers by Sunday, September 11th at 5pm. For many years, Chesterbrook has been named the best place to live in Pennsylvania, and in 2020, Niche.com named it the best place to live in America. When you arrive at 89 Bunker Hill Court, in a beautiful section of the Bradford Hills neighborhood, it is clear why! This light-filled end unit townhome with multi-directional exposure is spacious and bright, overlooking gorgeous lawns and woodlands with easy access to walking trails. The side entry offers an unparalleled level of privacy. This updated, move-in ready home offers a low-maintenance lifestyle within an award-winning school district. Entering the front door, the main level presents an open plan with hardwood floors running throughout. To the right is a spacious living room, with separate bay window sitting area. To the left, the updated kitchen features an oversized island with granite counters and sliders to the deck overlooking the open space. The dining room with gas fireplace is open to the kitchen, creating the ideal home-life hub and perfect for entertaining. Completing this level is a powder room. Downstairs, in addition to the 2200 sq/ft of finished living area above ground level, is a lovely family room, with sliders to the yard and a second gas fireplace. The unfinished area of the lower level includes a utility room with a newer AC system, workspace and plenty of storage. Head upstairs to the second level where the hardwood floors continue. The owner’s suite includes a generously sized bedroom, a large updated bathroom with linen closet, and a walk in closet. Also on this level are two additional bedrooms, laundry closet and an updated hall bath. Continue to the 3rd floor where there is a large loft room which can be used as a 4th bedroom or a home office. This superbly located 2700+ sf home provides easy access to commercial and retail centers, major transit corridors, Valley Forge Park, Chester Valley Trail and more.
Listing Courtesy of BRIGHT IDX / Coldwell Banker Realty / Brooke Penders