• 401 Vassar Avenue SWARTHMORE, PA 19081

  • $749,900
  • 3
    Bed(s)
  • 2.5
    Baths
  • 2,640
    Sq Ft
  • 13504
    Sqft

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 -

Property Type :

Residential

Subdivision :

None Available

County :

DELAWARE

Style :

Residential

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Property Details

 

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms : 3

Total Bedroom (Upper): 3

Bedroom Upper Level 1: 3

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 3

Full Baths: 2

Half Baths: 1

Laundry Source

Laundry Type : Upper Floor

Water/Sewer

Water Source : Public

Room Information

Patio/Porch Features: Porch(es),Patio(s),Balcony,Screened

Interior Features

Roof : Asphalt

Exterior Property Features : Sidewalks

Basement Description: Partial,Partially Finished,Sump Pump

Fireplace: Non-Functioning

Roofing Information

Asphalt

Heating & Cooling

Cooling: Central A/C,Ductless/Mini-Split

Heating: Hot Water,Radiant,Baseboard - Hot Water

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Building Information

Exterior Features: Sidewalks

Year Built: 1946

Structure: Detached

Fireplace: 1

New Construction: No

Built: 1946

Construction Material: Frame,Masonry,Brick

Roof: Asphalt

Foundation/Basement: Block

Architecture: Colonial

Pool/Private: No Pool

Roof Type: Asphalt

Pool Information

Pool: No Pool

Utility Features

Sewer: Public Sewer

Water

Water Heat: Natural Gas

Lot Information

Lot Size: 13,504

Dimensions: 90.00 x 150.00

Lot Size (Acres): 0.31

Architectural Style: Colonial

Main Square Feet: 13,504

Property Information

SQ ft: 2,640

SQ ft (Living Area): 2,640

Total Lot SQ ft: 13,504

Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE

Appx. Lot Dimensions: 90.00 x 150.00

Total Acreage: 0.31

New Construction: No

Type: Colonial

Listing Information

Possession: 61-90 Days CD

Days Of Market: 5

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $16,023

Tax Year: 2023

Total Taxes Payment Frequency: Annually

Possession

61-90 Days CD

Assessment Information

Taxes Assessment Amount: $447,810

Parking Information

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Type: Attached Garage,Driveway

Has Garage: Y

Garage Type: Garage - Side Entry,Garage Door Opener

Garage Space: 2

# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Multi-Unit Information

Roof: Asphalt

Homeowners Association Information

Direction: 320 south, right on Yale Ave, right on Vassar Ave property on the left

School Information

Middle OR Junior School: STRATH HAVEN

High School: STRATH HAVEN

School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Fire Place Information

Total Fire Place: 1

Fire Place Features: Non-Functioning

Utility Information

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Cooling Fuel: Electric

Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Location Information

Direction: 320 south, right on Yale Ave, right on Vassar Ave property on the left

Nearby Home Value

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ByOwner last updated this listing 04/28/2024 @ 11:47

MLS: PADE2063182
LISTED BY: Becky Hansen , BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
SOURCE: BRIGHT MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
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