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Ram Bala

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Listed by Tim Owen • Compass Pennsylvania, LLC

$ 749,900

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206 S SWARTHMORE AVE Swarthmore, PA 19081

3 Beds

3 Baths

1,838 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,838 sqft

Price per Sqft $407

Subdivision Swarthmore

MLS Listing ID PADE2105396

Style Converted Barn

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,838

Year Built 1947

Available Date 2025-12-20

Annual Tax Amount $12,723

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.290 Acres

Acres 0.29

Lot Dimensions 40.00 x 209.00

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Available for sale for the first time since 1979, this is only the second time this historic property has been offered to the market & has been owner occupied for the past 46 years. This rare converted stone barn was originally built in the early 1900s as the barn for 218 South Swarthmore Avenue, which was custom designed around 1904 by famed architect Wilson Eyre Jr. Prior to Frank Lloyd Wright's rise to prominence, Eyre was arguably the best known domestic architect in the United States among foreign designers & was one of Philadelphia's most respected architects at the turn of the nineteenth & early twentieth centuries. His notable works include the University of Pennsylvania Museum, Carnegie Library, & the Swann Memorial Fountain at Logan Circle, & he was also the founder & first editor of House & Garden magazine, which began in Philadelphia in 1901. The stone barn at 206 South Swarthmore Avenue was converted into a residence in 1947 & is located in the highly sought after A + rated Wallingford-Swarthmore school district. This beautifully updated home sits on a picturesque lot overlooking Little Crum Creek Park in the always desirable Swarthmore Borough neighborhood, where properties of this caliber rarely come to market. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1 car garage, a 6 car driveway, screened porch, patio, stone garden walls & walkways, 1 fireplace, a home office or den, living & dining rooms, a cooks kitchen, first floor powder room & laundry room, & a heated & cooled walkout basement ideal for kids, pets, play space, fitness, workshop, home business, storage, & more. The primary bedroom features an en suite bath with tub & shower, while the additional bedrooms include custom built-ins & a second full bath with walk-in shower. This property delivers a rare blend of style, comfort, & expansive outdoor living with professional landscaping & hardscaping showcasing native pollinator flowers, shrubs, ornamental grasses, & specimen trees across front, side, & rear yards. The expansive yard overlooks Little Crum Creek Park, creating a truly special outdoor retreat that feels like a private arboretum, perfect for entertaining, wildlife watching, gatherings, & everyday enjoyment. Inside, the open & bright layout features abundant windows, generous closets, & excellent storage, with incredible southwest facing natural light throughout. The cozy wood burning fireplace anchors the spacious living & dining areas that flow seamlessly into the kitchen. Thoughtful updates include a cooks kitchen with Shaker style cabinetry, marble countertops, brushed brass hardware, stainless steel appliances, Bosch induction cooktop & convection oven, Bosch microwave & dishwasher, LG refrigerator/freezer, Insinkerator disposal, undermount sink, LED lighting, & pantry. Additional improvements include Marvin & Andersen energy efficient casement, double hung, & bay windows, insulated entry doors, restored wood entry & interior doors, architectural shingle roof, updated bathrooms, 200 amp electric service, high efficiency Regal furnace & Ducane central air systems, Bradford White water heater, LG Tromm washer & dryer, Raynor smart garage door opener with insulated door, & entire interior & exterior was just professionally painted. Original hardwood floors run throughout, complemented by brushed brass interior lights & matte black exterior lights. The location offers easy access to schools, dining, coffee shops, boutiques, parks, trails, hospitals, & universities, making this a truly rare opportunity in Swarthmore Borough. Convenient to Philadelphia International Airport, the Swarthmore SEPTA station to Center City & downtown Philadelphia, Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, Town Center, the Farmers Market, major highways, & quick routes to Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York City, the Poconos, & the beaches, with nearby access to Target, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Home Depot, Lowes, Chipotle, Panera, Shake Shack, Starbucks & more.

Location

State PA

County Delaware

Area Swarthmore Boro (10443)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Exercise Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch

Basement Daylight, Full, Full, Heated, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop

Interior

Interior Features Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wine Storage, Wood Floors, Wainscotting

Hot Water Electric

Cooling Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System

Flooring Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Mantel(s), Screen, Equipment, Wood, Stone

Inclusions Refrigerator/Freezer, Dishwasher, Cooktop/Oven, Microwave, Cabinet Mounted TV in Kitchen, 1 Barstool in Kitchen, Fireplace Screen, Fireplace Equipment, Washer, Dryer. All inclusions convey in as-is condition.

Equipment Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Single, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Water Dispenser

Fireplace Y

Window Features Bay/Bow,Casement,Double Hung,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,ENERGY STAR Qualified,Insulated,Low-E,Replacement,Screens

Appliance Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Single, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Water Dispenser

Heat Source Oil

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)

Parking Features Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Garage Spaces 7.0

Fence Chain Link

Water Access N

View Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods

Roof Type Architectural Shingle,Pitched

Accessibility None

Porch Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 7

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Backs - Parkland, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Story 2

Foundation Stone

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1838

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Converted Barn

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

Elementary Schools Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Middle Schools Strath Haven

High Schools Strath Haven

School District Wallingford-Swarthmore

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 43-00-01147-00

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1838

Special Listing Condition Standard

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