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116 Cornell Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1930 $758,000

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Beds/Baths: 5/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,400
Acreage: 0.2
Age:124 years
Style:
Victorian
MLS#: PADE2065822
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

ALL OFFERS MUST BE IN BY MONDAY, 4/29 12 NOON. Absolutely charming 5+ Bedroom Victorian in the heart of Swarthmore Borough - just 2 blocks to town and train station. House features many lovely details, from a stunning covered front porch to inlaid mahogany hardwood floors, crown molding and plenty of windows that flood the house with light. First floor features a Foyer, Living Room with a gas fireplace, Dining Room, Powder Room and a beautifully renovated Kitchen. Kitchen features extra tall white cabinets, crown molding, stainless steel appliances, white subway tile backsplash and a fantastic over-sized granite island with seating.  There is a cozy "den" alcove just off the Kitchen with a TV and office space (with lots of built-ins!). Second floor offers three nice-sized bedrooms plus a bonus room (once used as a nursery and now an office).  There is a recently renovated full bathroom on this floor with white subway tile, ship lap and a navy blue vanity.  The 3rd floor includes two more bedrooms and another bonus room (currently used as a bedroom). There is a full bath on this floor, too, featuring a stall shower, ceramic tile floor and white vanity.  Laundry is in the basement. There is a lovely Trex deck off the rear of the house and a delightful paver patio with a seating "wall". There is also an adorable blue wooden gate with an arbor and a gorgeous backyard. There is a detached, two story garage (being sold "as is") that offers many possibilities, from storage to a man cave or she shed. There is a driveway by the garage. Swarthmore Borough is a small college town with sidewalks and a downtown filled with shops, restaurants, a community center and public library. Walk to schools, town, swim club and Swarthmore College grounds! Philadelphia Airport is 15 minutes away. Award-winning Wallingford Swarthmore Schools, including the largest high school marching band in the state! Showings start Thursday, April 25. Seller is licensed PA agent.

Office: Upper 2
Primary Bed: 11 X 14 - Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 10 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 8 X 14 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 10 X 10 - Upper 1
SEWING: 7 X 10 - Upper 1
5THBDRM: 10 X 12 - Upper 1
Office: Upper 1
Office: Upper 1
Kitchen: 11 X 14 - Main
Dining Room: 12 X 14 - Main
Living Room: 12 X 13 - Main
Primary Bed:

Taxes: $12,589
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Buyer Agency Comp*: 2.5 % Of Gross
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wallingford-Swarthmore
*The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of BrightMLS

Features

Utilities
Radiator Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 150 Amps, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Additional Storage Area, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Stall Shower, Full Basement, Brick Fireplace, Wood Frame Windows, Double Hung Windows, Storm Doors

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Porch(es), Hot Tub, Sidewalks

Lot
Corner Lot

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Public Elementary (47 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.45 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.89 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 1.08 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.26 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.31 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 1.56 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.76 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.78 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.86 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 1.9 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.36 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.38 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.47 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 2.5 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 2.57 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.64 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 2.73 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 2.85 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.87 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 2.92 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.93 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 2.97 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 2.98 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 2.99 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.01 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3.09 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.1 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.11 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.38 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 3.4 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.44 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 3.64 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.66 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 3.69 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 3.72 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.99 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.12 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.13 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.18 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 4.39 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.48 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.68 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 4.73 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.86 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.93 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.94 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.96 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 1.11 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 1.77 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 1.81 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.59 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 3.85 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.08 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 4.27 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.86 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.93 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 0.95 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 1.2 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.11 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 2.4 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.48 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 3.78 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.85 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 4.4 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 4.5 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 4.64 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.93 mi

Private (44 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 0.34 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 0.71 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 0.75 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.41 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.47 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 1.62 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 1.67 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 2.19 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.26 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 2.42 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.5 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.51 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 2.68 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 2.89 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.05 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.07 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.1 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.1 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 3.18 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.27 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.34 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 3.53 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.55 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.55 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.59 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 3.61 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 3.78 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.86 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.89 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.96 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 4.21 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.22 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.28 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.3 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.39 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 4.39 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 4.41 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.48 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.52 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 4.55 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.66 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 4.68 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.78 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Swarthmore (19081), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 26
  • Average salary of people in this community: $73,830

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 4,442
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.53
  • Households w/ Children: 63%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,768 (77.1%)
  • Rented: 608 (16.9%)
  • Vacant: 215 (6.0%)
  • Total: 3,591

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 9,923
Households: 3,376
Median Age: 37.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 0.6%
  • High School Graduate: 21.8%
  • Some College: 9.5%
  • Associate Degree: 6.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 29.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 31.7%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $93,986

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $724
  • One Bedroom: $879
  • Two Bedroom: $1,378
  • Four Bedroom: $2,656

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116 Cornell Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1930

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