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Sold for $550,000
  • $550,000

    20 Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    4beds
    1,344sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    0.49 Acres Lot
    $563,400 Zestimate®
    $409/sqft
    $2,635 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $563,400

    $507,000 - $625,000

    $2,635/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to 20 Yale Avenue, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2-Bath Cape Cod nestled on nearly half an acre. Situated on a rare, park-like lot, this home offers a serene setting just across the street from lovely LIttle Crum Creek Park, and is convenient to Swarthmore’s vibrant downtown, including shops, dining, cafes and the Septa Regional Rail Station to Center City. The Swarthmore College campus is just steps away and offers the beauty of Scott Arboretum and many fantastic cultural events. Once inside you find a bright and welcoming floor plan with an updated Kitchen that opens seamlessly to the Dining Room, perfect for daily living and entertaining. The spacious first floor features two Bedrooms and a Full Bath,and upstairs, there are two additional generously sized Bedrooms and a second updated Bath. The finished Basement provides valuable bonus living space, ideal for a Family Room, Play Area, Fitness Space, or Media Room. Outside, you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening meals on the charming Screened Porch overlooking the expansive backyard–an outdoor oasis with room to garden, play, and relax. This home’s versatile layout, and valuable updates including a new roof (2025), new HVAC (2024), new shed, and incredible yard, combined with the ultra-walkable location, 20 Yale Ave offers convenience, character, and comfort in one exceptional home. Any and all offers due October 28th at Noon.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 06:02pm

    Listed by:

    Dylan Terenick 215-900-7339,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Media,

    Co-Listing Agent: Becky Hansen 610-247-9388,

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

    Bought with:

    Cathy Agan, RS351571

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

    Saundra Shepard, RS186199L

    BHHS Fox & Roach-Media

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2102300MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Bedroom 1
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    Bedroom 4
    • Level: Upper
    Bathroom 1
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Upper
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Screened porch
    • Level: Main
    Utility room
    • Level: Lower
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Gas Water Heater
    Features
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,344
    • Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,344
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Screened Porch
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0.49 Acres
    • Dimensions: 58.00 x 375.00
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 42000813100
    • Zoning: R-10
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Cape Cod
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Brick
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1955

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Swarthmore
    • Subdivision: None Available
    • Municipality: SPRINGFIELD TWP

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/25/2025Sold$550,000+13.4%$409/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2102300 Report a problem
    10/28/2025Pending sale$485,000$361/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2102300 Report a problem
    10/22/2025Listed for sale$485,000+29.2%$361/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2102300 Report a problem
    9/2/2020Sold$375,500-2.5%$279/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/28/2020Pending sale$385,000$286/sqft
    Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #PADE518956 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,147 +4.4%$243,630
    2024$6,848 +3.9%$243,630
    2023$6,594 +2.2%$243,630

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19081

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Springfield
    • District: Springfield

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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    Estimated market value
    $563,400
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