Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate519 Walnut Lane #Unit 1, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1146 $485,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,850
Acreage:
Age:132 years
Style:
Victorian
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Unit/Flat/Apartment
Description
Exceptional home in the neighborhood of Swarthmore College! ✨ Convenience and serenity abounds! ✅ Close to shopping and excellent dining. ✅ Award-winning public and private schools, several country clubs and the coveted dowtown area of Media are nearby ✅ Multiple walking trails through Swarthmore College woods are less than a mile away. Ridley Creek State Park and several public land preserves are minutes by car ✅ and you are 20 minutes to the airport, stadiums, Wilmington and Philadelphia. 🌲Located on almost an acre, this 1983 Victorian home has been coverted to 3 condominiums. Unit #1, on the first floor, has been updated and maintained impeccably so that it almost feels like new construction. 🙌🼠The owner has updated many things before selling it, including a new back entrance with Pennsylvania blue stone steps, New HVAC, Refrigerator and Washer. (See the seller's disclosure for a full list of improvements). A flagstone walkway leads to a new front door (2022) with sidelight. ✔ï¸This spacious first floor boasts hardwood floors throughout, an impressive decorative fireplace with original wood mantle, tall original windows with fully functioning, integrated shutters in each window, high ceilings, a Primary Bedroom with ensuite bathroom, huge Eat-in Kitchen with original hutch, two more bedrooms with one featuring a back porch and entry, a large hall bath, and laundry closet. âœ”ï¸ The full basement, accessed from the side of the house offers pletnty of storage space along with a laundry tub for washer water drainage and outdoor clean up. ✔ï¸The detached garage bays have 1 space for this unit. And the trash and recyling is housing in its own fenced area. This is truly move-in ready! Outside there are lawns, flowering shrubs, and mature trees. Let this home be your setting for many happy memories...and pets are welcome!
Living Room: 22 X 18 - Main
Dining Room: 13 X 21 - Main
Kitchen: 18 X 14 - Main
Mud Room: 14 X 7 - Main
Primary Bath: Main
Bedroom 2: 11 X 11 - Main
Bathroom 2: 10 X 7 - Main
Bedroom 3: 11 X 10 - Main
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: $735/Monthly
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
High School: Strath Haven
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Parking Lot, Garage - Front Entry, Private Parking, Detached Garage Spaces #: 1;
Interior
Built-Ins, Kitchen - Eat-In, Full Basement
Exterior
Stone Exterior, Porch(es), Wrap Around Porch/Deck, Street Lights
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Public Elementary (49 schools)
Public Middle (8 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson Middle School | Springfield School District | 6–8 | Springfield | 1.06 mi |
| Strath Haven Middle School | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | 6–8 | Wallingford | 1.46 mi |
| Ridley Middle School | Ridley School District | 6–8 | Ridley Park | 2.53 mi |
| Springton Lake Middle School | Rose Tree Media School District | 6–8 | Media | 3.2 mi |
| Paxon Hollow Middle School | Marple Newtown School District | 6–8 | Broomall | 3.24 mi |
| Toby Farms Intermediate School | Chester-Upland School District | 4–8 | Chester | 4.21 mi |
| Drexel Hill Middle School | Upper Darby School District | 6–8 | Drexel Hill | 4.28 mi |
| Northley Middle School | Penn-Delco School District | 6–8 | Aston | 4.77 mi |
Public High (12 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Springfield School District | 9–12 | Springfield | 1.41 mi |
| Strath Haven High School | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | 9–12 | Wallingford | 1.55 mi |
| Ridley High School | Ridley School District | 9–12 | Folsom | 1.63 mi |
| Interboro Senior High School | Interboro School District | 9–12 | Prospect Park | 2.76 mi |
| Delaware County Technical High School-Fo | Delaware County Technical High School | 9–12 | Folcroft | 4.08 mi |
| Chester High School | Chester-Upland School District | 9–12 | Chester | 4.26 mi |
| Penncrest High School | Rose Tree Media School District | 9–12 | Media | 4.3 mi |
| Academy Park High School | Southeast Delco School District | 9–12 | Sharon Hill | 4.48 mi |
| STEM at Showalter | Chester-Upland School District | 7–12 | Chester | 4.59 mi |
| Upper Darby Senior High School | Upper Darby School District | 9–12 | Drexel Hill | 4.75 mi |
| Penn Wood High School | William Penn School District | 9–12 | Lansdowne | 4.88 mi |
| Sun Valley High School | Penn-Delco School District | 9–12 | Aston | 4.98 mi |
Private (50 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Swarthmore (19081), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 26
- Average salary of people in this community: $73,830
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 4,442
- Household Size (ppl): 2.53
- Households w/ Children: 63%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 2,768 (77.1%)
- Rented: 608 (16.9%)
- Vacant: 215 (6.0%)
- Total: 3,591
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
- Some High School: 0.6%
- High School Graduate: 21.8%
- Some College: 9.5%
- Associate Degree: 6.3%
- Bachelor's Degree: 29.3%
- Graduate Degree: 31.7%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $93,986
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $724
- One Bedroom: $879
- Two Bedroom: $1,378
- Four Bedroom: $2,656
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