Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
600 N SWARTHMORE AVENUE
SWARTHMORE , PA 19081
MLS#: PADE2074954
$1,200,000
Property
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
1/2 Baths
1
Year Built
1983
Sq.Footage
3,544
Here is your chance to own a rare Modernist enclave offering serenity & privacy w/ a detached home, detached studio, & workshop in the heart of sought-after Swarthmore. This property, being offered for sale for only the 2nd time since its construction, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Philadelphia Inquirer, & other publications. Designed & built by architect Gene Spurgeon as his primary residence, the property consists of a 3544 sq ft detached home, a 600 sq ft detached architecture/design/flower/seed studio, & a 200 sq ft gardening/potting/tool workshop. With the preservation of original details to a level rarely seen. The grounds feature native trees, plant & pollinator gardens, porches, decks, flag & cut stone walkways, patios, water features, & modern horizontal fencing, all set within a private oasis just blocks from Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, Swarthmore Town Center, & the Farmers Market. The great location offers easy access to Baltimore Pike, I-476, I-95, Center City, Philly Airport, & is in the A+-rated Wallingford-Swarthmore SD. The home includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a 1-car garage, & a 3-car driveway. The living room, the heart of the home features a 2 story floor-to-ceiling wall of windows & a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen boasts a eating area & 2 pantries. Additional rooms include dining, family, laundry & storage rooms, vestibule, foyer, mudroom, wine cellar, & an office/den/library that can easily be converted into a 4th bedroom. The separate studio, w/ exposed wood vaulted ceilings, beams, & floors, offers numerous possibilities: it could serve as a guest house, nanny or in-law suite, VRBO/Airbnb, kids’ or pets’ playhouse, 2nd office, business space, recording/photography/art studio, or fitness space. The studio also includes an attached Terrain-style garden/potting/storage shed w/ its own entrance. The home, studio, shed, gardens, & grounds provide a perfect backdrop for social media, video, & photo shoots. This unique property, unlike any other in Swarthmore, sits on a level private lot featuring its own nature preserve & bird sanctuary w/ stone walls. Outdoor amenities include a dog run, firepit, BBQ, gardening & composting areas, & spacious front, side, & rear yards, offering plenty of space for kids, pets, & entertaining. Both the home & studio have open & flowing floor plans, w/ floor-to-ceiling windows & doors that bring nature indoors. The property is light-filled, w/ ample storage space & room to spread out, indoors & outdoors. It is ideal for hosting family, friends, in-laws, neighbors, co-workers, kids, pets & special occasions. Updates & features include rarely installed steel roofs, gutters, & downspouts on the home, detached studio & workshop. The entire interiors & exteriors have just been professionally painted. The stone walkways, patios, & concrete driveway have been professionally pressure washed. The kitchen is equipped w/ under-cabinet lighting & high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, KitchenAid 5-burner gas cooktop, & GE wall oven & microwave. The property features Carrier 2-zone high-efficiency HVAC & central air systems, Honeywell programmable thermostats, Rheem gas hot water heater, & a smart app video camera system. It also includes Low-E windows, skylights, French & entry doors, oak hardwood floors, 200-amp electric, an insulated garage door & auto opener, built-in cabinetry & storage throughout, & an Apec reverse osmosis water filtration system, Maytag washer/dryer, LED lighting, & landscape & tree lighting enhance the property’s ambiance. Conveniently located just blocks from Target, the Swarthmore SEPTA train station to Center City, & restaurants, cafes, shops, schools, parks & trails. Easy access to Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Philadelphia, DE, NJ, Brooklyn, NYC, CT, Poconos, beaches, MD & DC. There will not be any public open houses for this property, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!
Features & Amenities
Interior
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Other Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Built-in Features
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Total Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
2
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1/2 Bathrooms
1
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Above Grade Finished Area
3544.0
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Basement YN
NO
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Cooling YN
YES
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Cooling
Central Air, Zoned, Ceiling Fan(s), ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Electric
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Fireplace YN
YES
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Heating YN
YES
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Heating
Exhaust Fan, Electric, Natural Gas, Zoned, Heat Pump
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Pet friendly
N/A
Exterior
-
Garage
Yes
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Garage spaces
1
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Construction Materials
Cedar, Block
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Other Exterior Features
Barbecue, Lighting
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Parking
Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Lighted, Garage, Driveway, Covered, Inside Entrance, Attached
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Patio and Porch Features
Patio, Porch, Deck, Terrace
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Pool
Yes
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Pool Features
None
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Waterfront YN
NO
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View
Trees/Woods, Garden
Area & Lot
-
Lot Features
Wooded, Front Yard, Level, Private, Back Yard
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Lot Size(acres)
0.56
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Property Type
Residential
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Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
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Architectural Style
Contemporary, Mid-Century Modern
Price
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Sales Price
$1,200,000
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Tax Amount
17364.0
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Sq. Footage
3, 544
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Price/SqFt
$338
HOA
-
Association
NO
School District
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Elementary School
SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
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Middle School
STRATH HAVEN
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High School
STRATH HAVEN
Property Features
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Association Amenities
Playground
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Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter, Block
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Senior Community YN
NO
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Sewer
Public Sewer
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Location
County
DELAWARE
Elementary School
SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
Middle School
STRATH HAVEN
High School
STRATH HAVEN
Listing Courtesy of Tim Owen , Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
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