401 Vassar Ave

Swarthmore, PA 19081

$865,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,640 Sq. Ft.
$328 / Sq. Ft.
2,640
Sq. Ft.
$328
per Sq. Ft.

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...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 -
  1. Listed by Becky Hansen • BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
    P: (610)-247-9388 becky.hansen@foxroach.com

Property Details for 401 Vassar Avenue

Tax ID Number
43-00-01287-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 06/28/2024 02:19 PM

Property Details for 401 Vassar Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PADE2063182
Days on Market5
Taxes$16,023 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1946
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,504 SF
CountyDelaware County

Location

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Sold By Redfin Corporation

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Building Information for 401 Vassar Avenue

Stories2Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,504 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,867 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,532

Property Taxes

$1,335

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 401 Vassar Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN (DELAWARE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: STRATH HAVEN (DELAWARE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Swarthmore Boro (10443)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Assessed Value: $447,810
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,342
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $328,720
  • City Town Tax: $1,674
  • Land Assessed Value: $119,090
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 540-000
  • School Tax: $13,006
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Other, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Heated, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Skylight(s)
Room 2
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Heated
Room 12
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Balcony Access, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Room 13
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Double Sink
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,640.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 90.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 566179
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s), Balcony, Screened
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiant, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 401 Vassar Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 21, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535917129

$865,000

+4.7% / yr

Jun 21, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2063182

$865,000
Mar 25, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2063182

Mar 21, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2063182

$749,900
Apr 30, 2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332783282

$495,000
Apr 30, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1003805758

$495,000
Apr 2, 2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003805758

Jan 6, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003805758

$580,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/21/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1535917129

$865,000

+4.7% / yr

06/21/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2063182

$865,000
03/25/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2063182

03/21/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADE2063182

$749,900
04/30/2012

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #332783282

$495,000
04/30/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1003805758

$495,000
04/02/2012

Pending

BRIGHT #1003805758

01/06/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003805758

$580,000

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Public Records for 401 Vassar Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$119,090Additions$328,720Total$447,810
Tax Record2025$25,382 ($2,115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,521 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946CountyDELAWAREAPN43-00-01287-00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 401 Vassar Avenue

This home is within Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
PublicK to 5

Strath Haven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Strath Haven High School
Public9 to 12

Milagre Kids School
Private6 to 12

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