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1421 BLACKROCK RD Swarthmore, PA 19081
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Key Details
Sold Price $225,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,224 sqft
Price per Sqft $183
Subdivision Swarthmorewood
MLS Listing ID PADE439642
Sold Date 04/30/19
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,224
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1957
Annual Tax Amount $5,939
Tax Year 2018
Lot Size 4,792 Sqft
Acres 0.11
Lot Dimensions 34.00 x 112.00
Property Description
NOT JUST A PLACE TO LIVE..BUT A PLACE TO LOVE! All things bright and beautiful! You'll never want for any of life's little pleasures here at #1421 Blackrock. Upgraded and updated twin in popular Swarthmorewood. Renovated in 2014 when current owners purchased, and many amenities added since then. Lovely front yard with zoysia grass that will be green and lush soon.Extra outlets, newer PVC piping and water lines.Modern wall colors and decor throughout, 6 panel doors and Central Air. 34x112 lot. A covered entry and steel door with lead glass insert opens to the living room to the right. Here you'll find the staircase to the 2nd flr,floating floor, & a triple window in front.There is a deep closet w/lots of organized pullout bins and shelves.To the left of the entry is the open floor plan kitchen and eating space..triple and single windows here too for tons of natural light. Neutral tile flooring, granite topped island w/ BI DW, deep S/S sink, cabinets and drawers..plus 3 good-looking high chairs. Wolf antiqued, medium cherry cabinetry, Hampton Bay CF,stainless appliances ( Frigidare side by side fridge,microwave,gas stove) & Insinkerator GD.Plenty of prep space too.Light fixtures and track lighting from Wayfair in the Chip and Joanna Gaines fashion.The backsplash is glass tile. There is a great space for the table for family dinners.The kitchen door opens to the spacious, freshly painted, covered deck w/ high ceiling & CF that looks out to the flat,fenced yard.Just off the kitchen is the 1st flr powder room w/neutral CT floor, black pedivan w/matching mirror and 3-lt bar overhead. In the lower level is the completely & beautifully finished family room, that shows off neutral, Berber carpeting & recessed lighting.BONUS: a cherry wood bar w/ 4 stools, and a high top bar table w/ stools as well.They fit in the alcove area w/high window, along with the black fridge & lighted closet.What fun you'll have here!The new water meter is hidden under the hinged door at the base of the steps.The walls are taupe.Housed in the back utility room, w/painted cement walls, is the 100 amp electric service, the HVAC system (serviced 12/18) w/Aprilaire humidifier, new chimney liner(2016)& the laundry & storage areas.A wall of bifold doors closes it off from the FR. The front load dryer & top load washer are Energy Star efficient LG brand. An exit door leads to the area below the deck.There is storage under the basement steps as well. Check out the 3 good-size bedrooms on the 2nd floor, with CF's & vinyl blinds.The Master bedroom is in front, and boasts grey walls, an alcove for a piece of furniture,a double window & a large wall of closets. The other 2 BR's are neutrally decorated for whoever will utilize them. The hall bath come complete w newer, neutral CT on the floor and half way up the wall, light coffee walls,a beveled mirror/medicine cabinet w/ 3-lt bar overhead, deep tub, arched cherry vanity sink, cordless pleated shade on the window & a special nook w/3 shelves for linens. A large closet can be found in the hall.There are Bessler stairs in the hallway to a partially floored attic space for storage. It was re-insulated in 2016. With Spring upon us,you can make the most of the back yard space, which, besides the yard, includes two patios and a pavered area for a grille.One of the patios is just past the deck..the other is on the side of the yard with the fence gate to the long driveway for 2+ cars.There is a corner rock garden space , as well as a newer, coffee ,vinyl-sided shed that complements the colors of the house,for garden tools and such. The replacement windows t/o are capped. What a convenient neighborhood! --close to major highways,with a park just down the street, and just a short distance to community shopping center, the Swarthmore Coop, and the 320 Market Cafe. The Malls are nor far either. The sellers offer a FREE home warranty to the new buyer(s)!Wow!So,what are you waiting for?Come visit your future home. STEP INTO STYLE!
Location
State PA
County Delaware
Area Ridley Twp (10438)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
Basement Daylight, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance, Windows
Interior
Interior Features Dining Area, Attic, Bar, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Upgraded Countertops, Wet/Dry Bar
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Carpet, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning
Fireplace N
Window Features Replacement,Vinyl Clad
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Lower Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Deck(s)
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Rear, Wood
Utilities Available Cable TV, Natural Gas Available
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched
Accessibility None, 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Switches/Outlets
Porch Patio(s), Deck(s)
Parking Type Driveway, On Street
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Private, Rear Yard
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Middle Schools Ridley
High Schools Ridley
School District Ridley
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 38-02-00114-00
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Horse Property N
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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