Swarthmore, PA 19081,101 ELM AVE
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Swarthmore, PA 19081,101 ELM AVE
Swarthmore, PA 19081,101 ELM AVE
Swarthmore, PA 19081,101 ELM AVE
Swarthmore, PA 19081,101 ELM AVE

$605,000

Est. payment /mo

$499,000

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101 ELM AVE Swarthmore, PA 19081

2 Beds

3 Baths

1,617 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 11/20/2023

Key Details

Sold Price $605,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,617 sqft

Price per Sqft $374

Subdivision Swarthmore

MLS Listing ID PADE2055730

Sold Date 11/20/23

Style Mid-Century Modern

Bedrooms 2

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,617

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1950

Annual Tax Amount $12,139

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 0.290 Acres

Acres 0.29

Lot Dimensions 174.40 x 134.23

Property Description

Mid-century modern architecture - this home is a dream and epitomizes mid-century modern design. 101 Elm Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a mid-century modern home in the heart of Swarthmore. The home was designed in 1950 by Norman N. Rice, a renowned Philadelphia-born architect who contributed to the design of the groundbreaking PFSF Building, and co-taught at Penn with lifelong friend Louis I. Khan. Fortunately, the home has been well preserved and the important elements of mid-century design are present: clean lines, vaulted ceilings, floor-to ceiling windows, open floor plan, functionality, built-ins, and indoor-outdoor living. The house has a concrete and steel I-beam structure which was innovative for its time. Prior owners have preserved the original finishes in the home, including the original St. Charles kitchen cabinets, the preferred choice of iconic architects like Frank Lloyd Wright and Mies van der Rohe, and the original motif and details of the bathrooms. The property has a fabulous hot water radiant floor heat system installed throughout. As you walk up into the main living space of the house you will be immediately greeted by a magnificent stone wall featuring a built-in and a large fireplace, with a stunning vaulted ceiling and a wall of windows with a southeastern exposure. The open floor plan creates a distinct impression and ties together the living room, studio space, and dining room. There are rich hardwood engineered floors throughout the common areas and in the hallway that leads to the bedrooms. The light-filled kitchen maintains its original design with features rooted in functionality, clean lines, and simplicity. A lovely covered side terrace —designed to bring outdoor and indoor spaces together― can be accessed from both the kitchen and the dining room. The outdoor stone wall in the terrace has a built-in grilling station, not currently functioning, as part of the original design. The primary bedroom is spacious, with vaulted ceilings and a line of closets that are roomy and discreet. The en-suite bathroom is ample with an oversized tub and shower combination that still has the vintage Hall-Mack bathroom accessories and Lawson medicine cabinets. The hall bathroom also has period tiles and accessories, and a distinctive walk-in shower. The second bedroom faces southwest and has a row of windows that fills the space with the light of the setting sun. It also benefits from a high, sloping ceiling and a wall of roomy closets and a corner built-in bookcase. The basement provides access to the garage and the utility room. It also has a powder room and a very useful storage room. The laundry is located in the basement. The one car garage is accessed from Swarthmore Avenue and the driveway has a turn around area that doubles as a parking spot. Original blueprints, sketches, documents and photographs have been preserved and come with the house.

Location

State PA

County Delaware

Area Swarthmore Boro (10443)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Basement Partial, Garage Access, Outside Entrance

Main Level Bedrooms 2

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Central A/C

Flooring Hardwood, Heated, Stone, Tile/Brick

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Stone

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Parking Features Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Basement Garage

Garage Spaces 2.0

Water Access N

Accessibility None

Attached Garage 1

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Story 1.5

Foundation Block

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Mid-Century Modern

Level or Stories 1.5

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

Middle Schools Strath Haven

High Schools Strath Haven

School District Wallingford-Swarthmore

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 43-00-00449-00

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Becky Hansen • BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Bought with Tayler Moots • Compass RE

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