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$400,000
2 Days On Site

125 E SYLVAN AVENUE
RUTLEDGE, PA 19070

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
1,988
SqFt
$201
/SqFt
1886
Built
County:
DELAWARE
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square
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Nearly half an acre in Rutledge Borough? That's where the story of 125 E. Sylvan Avenue begins. Set on approximately 0.42 acres, this four-bedroom home offers something you don't always expect in a neighborhood setting: a broad backyard, a private driveway, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The screened porch provides another place to slow down, catch a breeze, or simply appreciate the surroundings. Built circa 1886, the house has the kind of personality that comes from nearly 140 years of history. Wood floors, a traditional staircase, and an upstairs hallway with unforgettable wallpaper are reminders that this is no ordinary house. Living and dining spaces offer room to gather, with a convenient first-floor powder room just off the dining room. Upstairs, four bedrooms share a full bathroom. There's work to be done, certainly. But there's also something here worth working with: an established home with character, a substantial piece of property, and the opportunity to reimagine its spaces for the way we live today. Bring your ideas, your vision, and perhaps a little imagination. Located in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, the property also offers convenient access to Philadelphia International Airport and commuting options for both Center City Philadelphia and downtown Wilmington. Some homes offer a fresh start. Others offer the opportunity to build on a story that's already been unfolding for generations. **125 E. Sylvan Avenue is ready for its next chapter.**

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Price 
$400,000
Days On Site 
2 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,988 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
1
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.4 Acres
Year Built 
1886
MLS Number 
PADE2126458
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$10,711
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayPrice changed to $400,000
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS
3 days agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.4
Foundation 
StoneConcrete Perimeter
Levels 
Three Or More
Parking 
PrivateDriveway
Parking Spaces 
3
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Special Circumstances 
Standard
SqFt Above 
1988
SqFt Total 
1988
Style 
Victorian
Utilities 
Natural Gas Available
Water Source 
Public
Zoning 
RESIDENTIAL
Interior Features
Cooling 
Window Unit(s)Electric
Electric 
100 Amp Service
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Wood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
WoodCarpet
Heating 
OilHot Water
Laundry Features 
Main Level
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
Frame
Pool Features 
None
Roof 
Shingle
Community Features
MLS Area 
Rutledge Boro (10440)
School District 
WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
Schools
School District
WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of BHHS Fox&Roach-Newtown Square

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