Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate20 Yale Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1607 $485,000
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,344
Acreage: 0.49
Age:70 years
Style:
Cape Cod
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to 20 Yale Avenue, a beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated 4-bedroom, 2-Bath Cape Cod nestled on nearly half an acre. Situated on a rare, park-like lot, this home offers a serene setting just across the street from lovely LIttle Crum Creek Park, and is convenient to Swarthmore’s vibrant downtown, including shops, dining, cafes and the Septa Regional Rail Station to Center City. The Swarthmore College campus is just steps away and offers the beauty of Scott Arboretum and many fantastic cultural events. Once inside you find a bright and welcoming floor plan with an updated Kitchen that opens seamlessly to the Dining Room, perfect for daily living and entertaining. The spacious first floor features two Bedrooms and a Full Bath,and upstairs, there are two additional generously sized Bedrooms and a second updated Bath. The finished Basement provides valuable bonus living space, ideal for a Family Room, Play Area, Fitness Space, or Media Room. Outside, you can enjoy your morning coffee or evening meals on the charming Screened Porch overlooking the expansive backyard–an outdoor oasis with room to garden, play, and relax. This home’s versatile layout, and valuable updates including a new roof (2025), new HVAC (2024), new shed, and incredible yard, combined with the ultra-walkable location, 20 Yale Ave offers convenience, character, and comfort in one exceptional home.
Bedroom 4: Upper 1
Bathroom 2: Upper 1
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Bathroom 1: Main
Bedroom 1: Main
Bedroom 2: Main
Family Room: Lower 1
Utility Room: Lower 1
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
High School: Springfield
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service
Garage/Parking
Driveway
Interior
Full Basement
Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Brick Exterior
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Public Elementary (51 schools)
Public Middle (9 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley Middle School | Ridley School District | 6–8 | Ridley Park | 1.63 mi |
| Richardson Middle School | Springfield School District | 6–8 | Springfield | 1.63 mi |
| Strath Haven Middle School | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | 6–8 | Wallingford | 1.75 mi |
| Paxon Hollow Middle School | Marple Newtown School District | 6–8 | Broomall | 4.09 mi |
| Toby Farms Intermediate School | Chester-Upland School District | 4–8 | Chester | 4.11 mi |
| Springton Lake Middle School | Rose Tree Media School District | 6–8 | Media | 4.19 mi |
| Drexel Hill Middle School | Upper Darby School District | 6–8 | Drexel Hill | 4.4 mi |
| Penn Wood Middle School | William Penn School District | 7–8 | Darby | 4.5 mi |
| Northley Middle School | Penn-Delco School District | 6–8 | Aston | 4.86 mi |
Public High (10 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley High School | Ridley School District | 9–12 | Folsom | 0.7 mi |
| Interboro Senior High School | Interboro School District | 9–12 | Prospect Park | 1.83 mi |
| Strath Haven High School | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District | 9–12 | Wallingford | 1.84 mi |
| Springfield High School | Springfield School District | 9–12 | Springfield | 1.86 mi |
| Delaware County Technical High School-Fo | Delaware County Technical High School | 9–12 | Folcroft | 3.19 mi |
| Academy Park High School | Southeast Delco School District | 9–12 | Sharon Hill | 3.77 mi |
| Chester High School | Chester-Upland School District | 9–12 | Chester | 3.83 mi |
| STEM at Showalter | Chester-Upland School District | 7–12 | Chester | 4.26 mi |
| Penn Wood High School | William Penn School District | 9–12 | Lansdowne | 4.67 mi |
| Upper Darby Senior High School | Upper Darby School District | 9–12 | Drexel Hill | 4.76 mi |
Private (45 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Swarthmore (19081), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 26
- Average salary of people in this community: $73,830
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 4,442
- Household Size (ppl): 2.53
- Households w/ Children: 63%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 2,768 (77.1%)
- Rented: 608 (16.9%)
- Vacant: 215 (6.0%)
- Total: 3,591
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
- Some High School: 0.6%
- High School Graduate: 21.8%
- Some College: 9.5%
- Associate Degree: 6.3%
- Bachelor's Degree: 29.3%
- Graduate Degree: 31.7%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $93,986
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $724
- One Bedroom: $879
- Two Bedroom: $1,378
- Four Bedroom: $2,656
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