206 S Swarthmore Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 - Photo 1

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$760,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,070 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage
Updated 1 day ago

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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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 206 S Swarthmore Ave

General

Sold For: $760,000
Taxes: $12,723 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PADE2105396
Added to Site: 28 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: 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
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
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Screen, Equipment, Wood, Stone
Appliances: 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
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Stone Retaining Walls
Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Swarthmore Boro (10443)
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
County: DELAWARE
Subdivision: SWARTHMORE
Cross Streets: Yale Avenue
Driving Directions: Home is at 206 South Swarthmare Avenue right by the intersection of South Swarthmore Avenue & Yale Avenue.

School Information

School District: Wallingford-Swarthmore
Elementary School: Swarthmore-Rutledge School
Middle School: Strath Haven
High School: Strath Haven

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Converted Barn
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Stone
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Daylight, Full, Full, Heated, Outside Entrance, Space For Rooms, Walkout Level, Windows, Workshop
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
Windows: Bay/Bow, Casement, Double Hung, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Replacement, Screens
Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Six Panel
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,070
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,838 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,838 Sq. Ft.
Unfin. Above Grnd: 232 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1947
Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

Property View: Garden/Lawn, Panoramic, Park/Greenbelt, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,632
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 40.00 x 209.00
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Lot Description: Backs - Parkland, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Partly Wooded, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Fencing (Description): Chain Link

Green Features

Energy Efficient: Appliances, Construction, Fireplace/Wood Stove, Flooring, Home Energy Management, HVAC, Lighting

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $408
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $10,158
City/TownTax: $1,302
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $1,262
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $325,910
Tax Amount: $12,723
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1838

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Personal Property.
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.
Lot Number: 374-000

Listed by Compass Pennsylvania, LLC, Tim Owen
Sold by Redfin Corporation, Vincent Raymond Blanche

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Schools

Schools serving 206 S Swarthmore Ave

School District:Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School 100 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081	K-5	0.4 mi
Strath Haven Middle School 200 S Providence Rd, Nether Providence Township, PA 19086	6-8	1.7 mi
Strath Haven High School 205 S Providence Rd, Nether Providence Township, PA 19086	9-12	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 206 S Swarthmore Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

1/15/2026

Sold

$760,000

1.35%

MLS

12/20/2025

Listed

$749,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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