206 S Swarthmore Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
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206 S Swarthmore Ave,Swarthmore, PA 19081
$749,900
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- - sq. ft.
- Single family
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Listed by: tim owen
Office: compass pennsylvania, llc.
MLS#:PADE2105396
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$749,900
About this home
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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1947
- Listing ID #:PADE2105396
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:December 18, 2025 at 05:44 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:2
- Half bathrooms:1
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central A/C, Energy Star Cooling System
- Heating:90% Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System, Oil
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Architectural Shingle, Pitched
- Year built:1947
Schools
- High school:STRATH HAVEN
- Middle school:STRATH HAVEN
- Elementary school:SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$749,900
- Tax amount:$12,723 (2025)
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