Welcome to 1226 University Avenue, a charming Cape Cod, settled atop of a beautiful spacious lot on a quiet tree-lined street, within the Ridley School district. When you first arrive, you'll notice large, nearly floor to ceiling windows in the living room. The cozy space can be bathed in natural… Read More light all day, with a beautiful view outside. Newly added recessed dimmable lights in the living room, allow added control into the night. Just off of the living room, divided by the stairs, you come to a very spacious, updated eat-in kitchen with glass subway backsplash, granite countertops, gas cooking stove, newer dishwasher (2022) and refrigerator (2021). The kitchen also offers convenient access to the utility/laundry/mudroom with exits both to the driveway and rear yard. The utility space has central air and natural gas heating (2020), newer washer and dryer units (2021), tankless water heater (2022), water softener, and whole house water filter (2023). The first floor also offers a main floor bedroom, coat closet, and half bathroom in the hallway, as well as a pantry under the stair. The backyard is fully fenced with a beautiful expanded paver patio with a shed providing extra outdoor storage space. Going up the carpeted stairs, you'll find hardwood floors throughout the 2nd floor, with a large dormered bedroom with a walk-in closet plus 2nd spacious Bedroom with Built-Ins. Ceramic tile hall bath with linen closet to complete this floor. The roof was completely replaced at the end of 2025, along with new flashing, and gutter guards. Windows along the driveway with new sill flashing. The driveway can accommodate up to 3 cars, with ample street parking. Within walking distance, you have a 15 minute walk to Swarthmore Town Center with a co-op grocery store, public library, shops, and restaurants. You also have a 10 min walk to the Post Office and a 12 min walk to Morton train station. This home also has quick access to I-476, I-95, can be in center city in 25 minutes or Philadelphia International Airport in 15 minutes. Read Less
Courtesy of Daniel Gegan, Keller Williams Real Estate - Newtown 215-860-4200
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
25
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residential
Beds
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
1,568
Lot Size
0.16 Acres
Year Built
1955
MLS Number
PADE2123376
Additional Details
Property Access
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township, Road Surface: Black Top
Appliances & Equipment
Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
Building
Built in 1955, Living area: 1568, Building faces Northwest, Levels: 2, Construction Materials: Brick
Cooling
Central A/C
Accessibility Features
None
Fence
Wood
Floors
Hardwood, Carpet
Foundation
Slab
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Built-Ins
Lot
0.16 acres
Parking
Asphalt Driveway
Pets Policy
Allowed: No Pet Restrictions
Property
Excellent, Other structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
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