405 N Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078-3325 $364,500

Beds/Baths: 6/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,436
Acreage: 0.16
Age:119 years
Style:
Victorian
MLS#: PADE2079046
Subdivision: Ridley Park
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Elegant Victorian Charm with Modern Comforts Nestled in the heart of a historic neighborhood, this magnificent 6-bedroom, 3-bathroom Victorian single-family home exudes timeless elegance and offers an unparalleled living experience. Steeped in architectural splendor, this meticulously maintained residence seamlessly blends period details with contemporary amenities. Upon entering, a grand foyer welcomes you with intricate woodwork and a majestic staircase, setting the tone for the home's character and grace. The expansive living spaces boast soaring ceilings, and original hardwood floors, creating an atmosphere of refined sophistication. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a spacious ideal for culinary creations and casual dining. Adjacent, the formal dining room with its intricate detailing and ample natural light is perfect for hosting memorable gatherings. Upstairs, the second level offers generously sized bedrooms, each uniquely adorned with period fixtures and ample closet space. A private princess balcony, perfect for morning coffee or evening stargazing. Outside, the property is complemented by a detached garage providing convenient parking and additional storage options. The manicured grounds feature lush landscaping, offering a serene retreat amidst the bustle of city life. Located within walking distance to local shops, dining, and cultural attractions, this distinguished Victorian home combines historic charm with modern conveniences, presenting a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history. Price reduction, based off of incomplete renovation.

Taxes: $7,982
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ridley
Elem. School: Lakeview Mid. School: Ridley High School: Ridley

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Oil, None, None, Hot Water - 60+ Gallon Tank, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Other, Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Full Basement, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Frame Exterior, Masonry

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Public Elementary (46 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 0.3 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 0.63 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 0.9 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 1.02 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.07 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 1.14 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 1.23 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.43 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 1.56 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 1.65 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 1.99 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.01 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.05 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.25 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 2.44 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 2.47 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 2.53 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 2.55 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 2.56 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.56 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 2.64 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 2.66 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.91 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 3.13 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.23 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 3.25 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.49 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 3.49 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.5 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3.52 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 3.63 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.67 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.99 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.14 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.32 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.34 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.46 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.55 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.56 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.57 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 4.87 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.88 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.91 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 4.91 mi

Public Middle (7 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 0.28 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 2.56 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 3.16 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.83 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 4.54 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 4.81 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.88 mi

Public High (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 0.89 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 1.37 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 2.57 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 2.63 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.04 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 3.33 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 3.59 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.59 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.88 mi

Private (35 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 0.14 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 1.26 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 1.3 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 1.51 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.86 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 1.92 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.19 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.24 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 2.26 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 2.26 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 2.75 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.27 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.27 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 3.36 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.37 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.4 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.45 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.58 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.59 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 3.67 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.69 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.71 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.77 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 3.93 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.02 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.07 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.07 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 4.46 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.55 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 4.69 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.71 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 4.75 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.9 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.95 mi
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School Roman Catholic K–8 Lansdowne 4.95 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Ridley Park (19078), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 27
  • Average salary of people in this community: $53,188

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 5,645
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.51
  • Households w/ Children: 53%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 3,326 (69.3%)
  • Rented: 1,250 (26.1%)
  • Vacant: 221 (4.6%)
  • Total: 4,797

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.

Total: 11,562
Households: 4,576
Median Age: 41.30

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.4%
  • Some High School: 2.8%
  • High School Graduate: 43.1%
  • Some College: 20.1%
  • Associate Degree: 7.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 17.6%
  • Graduate Degree: 8.7%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $80,361

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: $778
  • One Bedroom: $917
  • Two Bedroom: $1,055
  • Three Bedroom: $1,433

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Listing Courtesy of: The Greene Realty Group , (860) 560-1006, office@thegreenerealtygroup.com

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405 N Swarthmore Avenue, Ridley Park, PA 19078-3325

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