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    214 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    8beds
    5baths
    5,118sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1900
    0.57 Acres Lot
    $1,541,400 Zestimate®
    $301/sqft
    $4,627 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,541,400

    $1.37M - $1.74M

    $4,627/mo

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    What's special

    Incredibly Grand Tudor Revival home built circa 1888 for Irvin Scott co-founder of Scott Paper and first Mayor of Swarthmore! This 6+ Bedroom 4.5 Bath is an incredibly special gorgeous home with large spacious rooms high ceilings open floorplan and lots and lots of daylight throughout! The first floor has a large foyer with built-in bench grand spacious Great Room/Living Room with gorgeous wood-burning fireplace lots of over-sized windows and custom built-in cabinetry. There is access to the stunning wrap-around porch with plenty of space for dining and conversation as well as outdoor grilling. There is also access from the porch into the large and lovely Dining Room with picture window and original stained glass windows. The adjoining gourmet eat-in kitchen is stunning with granite counters island with breakfast bar built-in microwave soft-close custom cabinetry custom lighting and tile bar sink pantry and many other special features! There is also a back staircase leading to the basement mudroom and laundry room as well as to the home's side entrance. Also on the first floor is a spacious powder room with designer vanity office area and large coat closet. The 2nd floor has a large landing area with an impressive beautiful wall-mounted ornate gold-gilted mirror and large linen closet. The Master Bedroom is spacious with lots of light ceiling fan walk-in closet and en suite bathroom. The 2nd Bedroom is completely light-filled with a birds-eye view of the sprawling grounds. A Jack and Jill bathroom connects this bedroom with the 3rd Bedroom which is traditional in size with ample closets and windows on all three sides. There is a wonderful large family room on the 2nd floor with decorative fireplace ceiling fan and separate intimate sitting room with large walk-in closet. There is another full hall bath on this floor as well. The third floor has 3 good-sized rooms all with their own unique special features and plenty of storage and hall full bath with gorgeous old marble sink and porcelain tub. The grounds of this house are beautifully landscaped and the views from the porch and windows inside are unparalleled! 214 Elm is a very special property rich in history and special features.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 8
    • Bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Other, Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 5,118 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stucco
    Lot
    • Size: 0.57 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 43000047900

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Swarthmore

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/1/2014Sold$913,500-2.6%$178/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/25/2014Listed for sale$937,500+46.5%$183/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6355594 Report a problem
    5/27/2003Sold$640,000$125/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$26,840 +2.4%$727,110
    2024$26,202 +4%$727,110
    2023$25,187 +0.3%$727,110
    2022$25,124 +465.1%$727,110
    2021$4,446 +98.5%$727,110 +77.3%
    2020$2,240 -4%$410,120
    2019$2,332 -89.8%$410,120
    2018$22,941 +919.3%$410,120
    2017$2,251 +4.4%$410,120 +4.4%
    2016$2,156 $392,810
    2015$2,156 $392,810
    2014$2,156 +2.8%$392,810
    2013$2,098 +2.8%$392,810
    2012$2,040 +0.3%$392,810
    2011$2,035 +2%$392,810
    2010$1,994 +7.5%$392,810
    2009$1,855 $392,810
    2008$1,855 +8.3%$392,810
    2007$1,713 $392,810
    2006$1,713 -2%$392,810
    2005$1,748 $392,810
    2004$1,748 +8.5%$392,810
    2003$1,611 +7.9%$392,810
    2002$1,493 $392,810
    2000$1,493 $392,810

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    Neighborhood: 19081

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: SWART-RUTL
    • Middle: STRATH HVN
    • High: STRATHHAVN
    • District: Wallingford-Swarthmore

    Source: The 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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