Swarthmore PA Real Estate & Homes For Sale

This charming home is situated just blocks from the center of Swarthmore on a deep lot with a meandering stream. The living room has a gas fireplace and is open to the dining room which has arched French doors to the side patio. A lovely glass door has been installed to allow light from the side entry and mudroom into the kitchen. The second floor has 3 bedrooms with a spacious hall bath and vaulted ceilings. The third floor has been renovated into a large bright master bedroom with skylights and a large master bath with a luxurious stall shower and fantastic tile work. The extra large detached two car garage has a complete second floor which could be used for endless possibilities.

Welcome to elegant and stately Riverview Farm Estate. This stunning home, originally part of a 100 acre dairy farm, stands on close to 3 acres. This Colonial Revival style home built in 1916 features 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 3 half baths. The front driveway leads around the side of the home to a large circle drive and continues out to the back driveway (and second address: 412 Riverview Rd). The front to back entry includes a grand, extra wide stair case and is flanked by an expansive formal living room and formal dining room. The living room boasts a wood burning fireplace, original built-ins, and two sets of French doors leading to an outdoor covered patio area with an additional outdoor fireplace. The mood is set in the gracious 1st floor formal dining room by its gas fireplace. There is also a first floor office with fireplace and a large family room with a fireplace that matches the scale of the room. The family room is adjacent to a 2nd covered patio that overlooks the heated, in-ground pool. The kitchen and butler~s pantry with its quality original built in cabinetry have been updated with beautiful granite countertops and backsplash(2019), updated appliances, and new fixtures. This part of the home was originally the private quarters historically used for in-house staff that could easily be utilized as an au pair /in-law suite and features a back stair case to a private area with a bedroom, sitting room, and updated full bath. The 2nd floor continues with 2 additional guest rooms, one with private half bath, a cozy sitting area with large fire place, and doors that lead to large balcony. There is a large bedroom that connects to the master bedroom, perfect for a nursery. The master bedroom features another fireplace, large walk-in closet/dressing room and private beautiful ensuite (updated 2015) with heated flooring. This floor is complete with a hall jack and jill full bath (updated 2015). The back staircase leads to the 3rd floor featuring a grand ballroom with high rounded ceilings, large dormer windows, and a fire place. This level is complete with a private bedroom, additional bedroom (currently used as a gym), and half bath. The full basement is partially finished with ample storage and huge laundry room w/ 2 washers and 2 dryers. The professionally landscaped grounds feature an in-ground heated pool and pond. This home is truly filled with amazing character and history, original wide plank hard wood floors throughout, and original wood work everywhere you look; it~s a perfect blend of history with all of the right updates and upgrades. It was originally designed by Mr. Emmons and built by Carroll Thayer and took 3 years to build. In addition, there is a detached stone 3 car garage with apartment. The prime location near "the Ville" is within walking distance to Swarthmore's restaurants, shops, Swarthmore College, and train station plus offers a rare opportunity to own a slice of history. Successful tax appeal in place for 2019 tax year

Welcome to elegant and stately Riverview Farm Estate. This stunning home, originally part of a 100 acre dairy farm, stands on close to 3 acres. This Colonial Revival style home built in 1916 features 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 3 half baths. The front driveway leads around the side of the home to a large circle drive and continues out to the back driveway (and second address: 412 Riverview Rd). The front to back entry includes a grand, extra wide stair case and is flanked by an expansive formal living room and formal dining room. The living room boasts a wood burning fireplace, original built-ins, and two sets of French doors leading to an outdoor covered patio area with an additional outdoor fireplace. The mood is set in the gracious 1st floor formal dining room by its gas fireplace. There is also a first floor office with fireplace and a large family room with a fireplace that matches the scale of the room. The family room is adjacent to a 2nd covered patio that overlooks the heated, in-ground pool. The kitchen and butler~s pantry with its quality original built in cabinetry have been updated with beautiful granite countertops and backsplash(2019), updated appliances, and new fixtures. This part of the home was originally the private quarters historically used for in-house staff that could easily be utilized as an au pair /in-law suite and features a back stair case to a private area with a bedroom, sitting room, and updated full bath. The 2nd floor continues with 2 additional guest rooms, one with private half bath, a cozy sitting area with large fire place, and doors that lead to large balcony. There is a large bedroom that connects to the master bedroom, perfect for a nursery. The master bedroom features another fireplace, large walk-in closet/dressing room and private beautiful ensuite (updated 2015) with heated flooring. This floor is complete with a hall jack and jill full bath (updated 2015). The back staircase leads to the 3rd floor featuring a grand ballroom with high rounded ceilings, large dormer windows, and a fire place. This level is complete with a private bedroom, additional bedroom (currently used as a gym), and half bath. The full basement is partially finished with ample storage and huge laundry room w/ 2 washers and 2 dryers. The professionally landscaped grounds feature an in-ground heated pool and pond. This home is truly filled with amazing character and history, original wide plank hard wood floors throughout, and original wood work everywhere you look; it~s a perfect blend of history with all of the right updates and upgrades. It was originally designed by Mr. Emmons and built by Carroll Thayer and took 3 years to build. In addition, there is a detached stone 3 car garage with apartment. The prime location near "the Ville" is within walking distance to Swarthmore's restaurants, shops, Swarthmore College, and train station plus offers a rare opportunity to own a slice of history. Successful tax appeal in place for 2019 tax year

Great location, conveniently located in fabulous neighborhood of Swarthmorewood. Large, shared driveway with parking for 2 cars. This twin has been nicely maintained by its current owner. Updated kitchen with breakfast bar area, tile back splash, new cabinets with under cabinet lighting, built in wine rack, gas cooking, built in microwave and dishwasher. Exit to flat back yard, with a patio and is partially fenced. Home has replacement windows, newer siding and updated powder room on first floor. Living Room has newer bay window with side windows that open. Carpeting over hardwood flooring. Upstairs the master bedroom has 2 closets. All bedrooms have ceiling fans with lights. Hall bath with updated vanity and tile is in excellent shape. Attic has plywood flooring for extra storage space too. Partially finished walk out basement with paneling, is waiting for its new owner to put the finishing touches on it. Ample storage space.

Move right into this nicely maintained home. Enter this home into cozy living room with gas fireplace and continue through to dining area and kitchen with hardwood floors. There~s an additional room in the rear with a half bath and it can be either a formal dining room or den, which has sliding doors to fenced yard. If you need more space head downstairs to the finished basement along with the utility/laundry area. The second floor offers the main bedroom, two additional bedrooms and updated full bath. Updates include new Hot water Heater and Roof silver coated both in 2018. New Heater/Central Air 2015, all furnishings included in the sale (call for details). One Year 2-10 Home Warranty included. Come make settlement in the morning and entertain that evening!

Gorgeous classic center hall Colonial that epitomizes Swarthmore charm has been tastefully updated throughout. Ideally situated for proximity to elementary school, train, the downtown center, swim club, playing fields and playgrounds, this lovely home checks all of the boxes. Enter the front door into the foyer and immediately view the traditional details and quality finishes of hardwoods, mouldings and built-ins. To the left is a large, light living room spanning the full depth of the home and featuring a new natural gas fireplace. Beyond the living room is the family room with French doors to the two-tiered deck which~lends itself to outdoor privacy while entertaining or relaxing. Once a sunporch, this family room is now serving as a music room and office, but is also ideally suited as a play room or den. On the other side of the front hall is the formal dining room with built-ins which can easily host large dinners. Adjacent to the dining room is the large updated kitchen. This gourmet kitchen effectively serves as the hub of the home, with a large island, additional eat-in counter seating, natural gas cooking, plentiful storage, and a service area that is pre-plumbed for a wet bar. Off the kitchen, tucked away for privacy, is the powder room as well as the laundry room with more storage and an exterior door that accesses the fenced dog run. The back of the kitchen has a mud room area and French doors leading to the porch and deck next to the driveway, a level lawn as well as the two car detached garage. Upstairs is a master suite with updated private bath and ample walk-in closet space. There are two more sun-filled bedrooms and a hall bath on the second floor. The third floor is the perfect retreat, with small office area opening to the fourth bedroom. The basement is unfinished and dry, with loads of room for extra storage. Numerous recent improvements include roof, downspouts, sewer lateral, plumbing lines, basement French drain and sump, among others. Delivering the full package of space, character, condition and updates, this home offers easy access to public transit, the airport, key roadways and major employment centers all while being located in the award-winning Wallingford Swarthmore~School District. The Borough of Swarthmore is complete with sidewalks, the college and the retail village which features shopping and professional services and plays host to community events such as Fun Fair, Food Truck-a-thon, 4th of July kids decorated bicycle races and so much more making this a one-of-kind place to live.

Welcome to this beautiful 4 bedroom 2 and 1/2 bath home in the award winning Ridley School District. Upon arriving you will enter into the covered porch perfect for sitting with your morning cofee. Entering into your new home you will notice the formal large living room on your left and formal dining room on your right, perfect for your Sunday dinners. An addition allows for an extra large eat in kitchen with a large mud room attached.Exit the kitchen to your family room with a beautiful brick lined fireplace. The second floor has a large master bedroom with hardwood floors and master bath and three more bedrooms and another full bath. The basement is partially finished currently being used as a theater room. The beautiful exterior of this home offers a large backyard and a screened in porch. This home is priced to sell, come make it yours.

This beautiful Swarthmore home has the best of everything. Enjoy that cottage style feel but with new and modern features. This home was completely renovated in 2017. A second floor was added and everything is brand new with many custom details throughout. The spacious and open first floor has an abundance of windows letting in sunlight from all sides. Rustic Bamboo flooring throughout the home. Pass through the kitchen or center hall to an oversized additional living space. Full bath on first floor. Upstairs are 4 ample bedrooms, a hall bath with double marble vanity and a large laundry room with barn door opening. The master has a vaulted ceiling, two walk in closets and an en-suite bath with walk-in shower and double marble vanity. The home has a spacious flat yard with new wooden fencing and a large shed for storage. Lots of new landscaping gives this home great curb appeal and a secluded feeling. Pull right up the long driveway and park alongside the side entrance to your kitchen. Just a short walk to Swarthmore Village and train station. Not a thing to update in this home. Move right in!

Leave the hustle and bustle of Swarthmore behind as you turn down the long, meandering private driveway along a serene babbling brook, where perched atop a private wooded lot, sits your dream home protected in its own secluded world. Enter through the garage and allow the luxurious elevator to whisk you upstairs or tour around to the welcoming wrap around front porch. As you enter the Grand Foyer and glance into the Wood Paneled Library, you'll know that you have arrived at your new home and? arrived. This home has everything you want. Hardwood floors, stone fireplaces, Gourmet kitchen with two granite islands, two Sub Zero's and both formal and informal dining rooms. The main floor continues to a Grand Hall, itself large enough to stage any event, two cozy living rooms , two powder rooms and a quiet home office to launch your next venture. Master suite has two bedroom-sized side by side walk in closets, bathroom with steam shower and Jacuzzi tub, sitting room with double fireplace and a small balcony large enough to oversee your new estate. Enough words that fall short, this home must be experienced. Please, come and see and perhaps you will find the dream home that has eluded you?until today. A judge ruled that properties like this were illegally over assessed. The court ordered a County wide tax reassessment that is taking place now that will substantially lower the property taxes based on the Illegal overvaluation by tax assessor when first built. Combined with the substantially lower sales price, the taxes will be just a fraction of what they are now.

This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath center hall Colonial has all the charm of a 1920~s home combined with the updates that people desire today. It is a wonderful home to live in as well as a great floor plan for entertaining. The living room has a custom mantel with a wood burning fireplace, door into peaceful den/study and French doors out to a large Trex deck and a cozy patio surrounded by specimen trees. The spacious dining room also has an elegant wood burning fireplace and dentil molding to create an enchanting atmosphere for dinner guests and family. The newer kitchen with granite counter tops and Bosch stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher is conveniently open to a breakfast room with two skylights and an entrance to the attached two car garage. A mudroom with French doors to the deck, first floor laundry room and powder room complete this floor. The second floor has a secluded master suite complete with a large master bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, skylights and Italian tiles, 2 double closets and a cedar closet. Three additional bedrooms and full hall bath complete the second floor. This home is a treasure complete with high velocity central air, updated windows throughout and an amazingly private large fenced in rear yard with a gazebo. All this located just blocks from the Borough of Swarthmore which is home to the library, Co-op, shops, restaurants, Broad Table Tavern and Inn, Septa train station, seasonal farmers market.

Now available in the fantastic borough of Swarthmore is this one of a kind Dutch Colonial! There are 5 bedrooms listed with the potential for using 9. This property has the potential to be used in several different ways. It could be turned into a multi family, the lot could potentially be subdivided, or simply fix it up to immediately increase the value! Over 4,000 square feet of space with gorgeous unique features throughout with nearly an acre of land.

Walk through the front door and you are greeted with sunlight all around! This spacious and unique corner unit is not one to miss- especially because of its idyllic view of the beautiful Crum Creek! Originally a three bedroom unit now converted to a spacious two bedroom condominium located in the Strath Haven Condos has so much to offer and will be the space to entertain. The third has been opened up to flow into large living space. The dining and living room melt together into the perfect space for having friends or family gather. The abundance of windows also provides the perfect space for plants or flowers to bloom. Love to read or display beautiful photos? Do not miss the stunning built in cabinetry in the library room. Time to relax? Head into the spacious master suite with en suite bathroom and oversized closets! Do you need space to store all your personal treasures or off season clothes, the attached storage room is a perfect for all of your needs! You will not want to miss your opportunity to see this unit- equipped with a carport as well! Located minutes from downtown Swarthmore, Route 476, and the train- opportunity awaits!

QUICK DELIVERY READY! This 3BR/2.5 Colonial is up and easy to show! It is located in one of Ridley School Districts most desirable neighborhoods! Home features: private drive, front porch, rear deck, virtually maintenance free exterior, dimensional shingle roof, foyer, formal living room & dining room, gourmet kitchens w/ island, granite counter, open floor plan, master suite w/ private bath, hall bath, (2) additional bedrooms, high efficiency gas forced warm air heat and central air conditioning, poured concrete foundation w/ bilco style door & more. Basement is finished with Bilco door exit to side yard. Real Estate taxes to be determined upon assessment by Delaware County. Conveniently located just minutes from Center City Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport, and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Major highways, shopping centers, parks, public transportation, schools and employment opportunities are in close proximity.