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Address
401 Vassar Avenue, Swarthmore, PA
Price
$ 749,900
Property Attributes
- MLS#PADE2063182
- TypePending
- CountyDELAWARE
- CitySwarthmore
- AreaSwarthmore Boro
- Zip19081
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1946
- Taxes$ 16023
- Price$ 749,900
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage2640
- Lot Size0.31 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Fall in love with the picture-perfect location and handsome exterior and impress your friends with millennial efficiency and elegant finishes inside! A beautiful slate walk leads the way to the front door of this stunning Federal Colonial. Step inside for a taste of the beautiful oak floors and soft neutral colors found throughout the home. The sweeping foyer is an elegant place to greet guests. Two double coat closets and a renovated powder room can be found in this space. The spacious living room features large windows overlooking Vassar Avenue and a decorative fireplace. A wall of built-ins provides a visual anchor to the large formal dining room. The family room addition is spacious with peaceful views of the garden through a wall of windows reaching up to the vaulted ceiling. Random width red oak floors stretch from the family room into the enormous gourmet kitchen. The creamy white cabinets, granite countertop, new subway tile backsplash, radiant heat and vaulted ceiling with skylight create the perfect ambiance for entertaining and mealtimes. High-performing appliances, including a new KitchenAid refrigerator, a 6-burner Thermador professional range and hood, and a Bosch stainless steel, integrated control dishwasher, and an entire baking center wing with a second stainless steel undermount sink, a new KitchenAid double oven, and a wine refrigerator, all add up to unparalleled function. Carry a loaf of freshly baked bread onto the screen porch, where there is plenty of space for a picnic table, and enjoy views over the secluded back garden, beautifully landscaped, with low maintenance perennials. Upstairs, the primary bedroom wing extends over half the footprint of the house. The ensuite office or nursery offers a ]double closets and a 2nd floor laundry cupboard, as well as a built-in desk and office center. The primary bedroom itself is peaceful and airy, with a vaulted ceiling, and gorgeous views over the property through a French door, which lead to a balcony. Two walk-in closets, and a linen cupboard keep the space effortlessly tidy. The primary bath features classic black and white tile, new double storage vanity, a glass door stall shower, and a door to the restroom space. The opposite wing of the second floor offers a renovated hall bath with heated radiant tile floors for use by the spacious second and third bedrooms, each with ample closets and pretty views of the garden. The full basement has one semi-finished room with built-in office furnishings. An attached 2 car garage is a major asset all year around. Comfort meets efficiency when it comes to utilities. A brand-new boiler with a hot water tank boasts five heating zones of gas heat, and hot water sourced separately to each bath. Brand-new Central Air and a mini-split keep the whole house cool and comfortable in the summertime too. Outside, Vassar Avenue ends in a rare Swarthmore mini-cul-de-sac in one direction. The town center with library, co-op, and regional rail to Philadelphia are just four blocks in the other. One visit to 401 Vassar and you will never want to say good-bye. - Plans available for 4th bedroom addition -
| Middle School | High School |
|---|---|
| Strath Haven Middle School | Strath Haven High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 3/16/2024 | Listed $749,900 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Heating | Hot Water,Radiant,Baseboard - Hot Water |
| Cooling | Central A/C,Ductless/Mini-Split |
| Possession | 61-90 Days CD |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Exterior Features | Sidewalks |
| Zoning | RESIDENTIAL |
| Garage Spaces | 2.00 |
| Pool Y/N | No Pool |
| Patio/Porch Features | Porch(es),Patio(s),Balcony,Screened |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Masonry,Brick |
| Exclusions | All personal property |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Levels | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2023 |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | DELAWARE |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA / Comm Assn | No |
| Subdivision Name | NONE AVAILABLE |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Status | PENDING |
| Directions | 320 south,right on Yale Ave,right on Vassar Ave property on the left |
| ModificationTimestamp | 2024-03-25T18:27:00 |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| Buyer Agent Compensation | 2.5 |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Swarthmore Boro (10443) |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 13504.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 447810.0 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Street Name | VASSAR |
| Tax Annual Amount | 16023.0 |
| Property Condition | Very Good |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | 284.05 |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 2640 |
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Tax Lot | 540-000 |
| Buyer Agent Compensation Type | % Of Gross |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Basement | Partial,Partially Finished,Sump Pump |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Non-Functioning |
| Hot Water | Natural Gas |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2640 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Street Suffix | AVENUE |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Other,Primary Bathroom,Full Bath,Half Bath,Screened Porch |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Upper Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 3 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Public |
|---|---|
| Inclusions | Refrigerator,washer dryer,picnic bench,microwave,wine fridge,freezer and shelves in the garage,tree house,shed all in as is condition. |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Garage Features | Garage - Side Entry,Garage Door Opener |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Driveway |
| Land Use Code | R-10 |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Dimensions | 90.00 x 150.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.31 |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Land Assessed Value | 119090.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 2 |
| LotDimensionsSource | Assessor |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | |||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | |||
| Dining Room | Main | |||
| Family Room | Main | |||
| Foyer | Main | |||
| Full Bath | Upper 1 | Flooring - Heated | ||
| Half Bath | Main | |||
| Kitchen | Main | Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling,Flooring - Heated,Flooring - HardWood,Kitchen - Eat-in,Skylight(s) | ||
| Living Room | Main | |||
| Other | Main | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | Double Sink | ||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | Balcony Access,Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling | ||
| Screened Porch | Main |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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