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    511 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    5beds
    3,412sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1910
    0.37 Acres Lot
    $1,402,100 Zestimate®
    $411/sqft
    $3,904 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,402,100

    $1.23M - $1.61M

    $3,904/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    This is the one you've been waiting for! Magnificent turn-of-the-century home just two blocks from the train on a beautiful tree-lined street. Lovingly restored home offering a fabulous blend of old world charm and modern conveniences. Soaring 9-foot ceilings grand central staircase elegant princess Balcony a second ""servants'"" staircase off the Kitchen oak floors and more - all recall a bygone era. These charming elements have been combined with modern updates like: central air a LUXURIOUS Master Bedroom Suite radiant heated Bathroom floor energy efficient windows renovated Bathrooms new electrical systems and so much more. First floor includes: oversized open-plan Living Room with fireplace (non-working) Dining Room Eat-In Kitchen with a wide plank wood floor and Powder Room. Second floor offers three Bedrooms including an INCREDIBLE Master Bedroom Suite with custom floor to ceiling maple wood built-ins (with drawers customizable clothes hanging lengths and shoe racks!) his and her desks and remote controlled custom shades. There is a Master Bath with recessed lighting radiant heated marble floor and a marble-lined rain shower. Two more nice-sized Bedrooms are on this floor plus a lovely Sitting Area at the top of the stairs. There is another completely renovated Bathroom on this floor with custom European fixtures designer sink and cabinet. The third floor is expansive and includes another Bedroom plus Sitting Area with a wide plank wood floor (or subdivide this space into two Bedrooms and a full Bath!). Downstairs there is also a spacious ""dry"" Basement featuring a newly poured concrete slab floor plus a below slab drainage system and dual sump pumps (This could easily become a Family Room Media Room or Office!). The Basement also features a Laundry Area with TWO new state-of-the-art high capacity washers with a matching dryer (wonderful for large families or busy working parents!!). Outside you'll find a detached brick and slate roof two car garage and garden storage bay. The volume of the garage is large enough to create a second floor Office or Au Pair Suite! The possibilities are endless! All this on a gracious lot surrounded by large shade trees. Award-winning WSSD Schools! And just two blocks from the ""ville"" featuring shops restaurants a library and more. Don't miss this opportunity to own this Swarthmore gem!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Radiant, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Trash compactor, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Other, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,412 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.37 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 43000054900

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Other
    Condition
    • Year built: 1910

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Swarthmore

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/28/2014Sold$699,000$205/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/1/2014Price change$699,000-11.5%$205/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, Realtors #6410925 Report a problem
    6/20/2014Listed for sale$789,900+173.3%$232/sqft
    Source: BHHS Fox & Roach-Media #6410925 Report a problem
    9/18/1998Sold$289,000$85/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$22,703 +2.4%$615,050
    2024$22,164 +6%$615,050 +1.9%
    2023$20,909 +0.3%$603,610

    Find assessor info on the county website

    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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    Estimated market value
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