🌳 Land, Light & Lifestyle at 241 Ogden Avenue! 🏡✨ If you’ve been dreaming of a home with space to stretch out, this is the one! Set back off Ogden Avenue, this stunning circa 1920s residence is gracefully nestled on a beautifully landscaped 0.8-acre lot 🌿—an ideal blend of privacy, charm, and natural beauty. A hand-laid brick and stone walkway leads you to the custom antique glass front door 🚪. Enter a welcoming foyer with a convenient coat closet and powder room 🧥🚻. The elegant center hall beckons you forward, flanked by French doors that open to one of several serene terraces—perfect for enjoying the deep, green lawn and tranquil surroundings 🌞🌿. To the right, the front-to-back living room features a striking wood-burning fireplace 🔥 and another set of French doors that lead to yet another terrace—bringing the outdoors in. To the left, an open office area connects to a Juliet balcony and leads seamlessly into the formal dining room—a perfect space for hosting 🎉. Just beyond the office is a sunroom straight out of a storybook 📚💫. With Spanish tile flooring, a graceful bowed window, three built-in bookcases, and a cozy fireplace, it’s easy to see why this is a favorite spot! Bonus features on the main floor include a tiled butler’s bar, multiple staircases (yes—3 staircases up, 3 down, and even 3 garden bridges!) and a thoughtfully remodeled kitchen 🍳 featuring granite counters, a bright breakfast nook, abundant cabinetry, and a walk-in pantry. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, windows framing scenic views 🌄, and an incredible ensuite bathroom with granite-topped vanity, walk-in shower, dual custom sinks, and terrazzo tile flooring 🛁. Four additional spacious bedrooms and two more full baths offer flexibility and room to grow 🛏🛏🛏🛏. Don't miss the finished basement rec room—a true entertainment hub complete with a built-in TV/audio system, kitchenette, and powder room 🎬🍿. 🚗 The 2-car garage (with second-floor storage!) offers private access off Swarthmore Avenue for added convenience. 🌟 All of this is located in the vibrant Swarthmore community—close to the town's events, parks, local shops, library, CO-OP grocery, Swim Club, and regional rail station 🚉. You're just 20 minutes to Philadelphia International Airport and a short commute to downtown Philly or Wilmington! 🏆 Served by the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, this home combines timeless elegance, thoughtful design, and unbeatable location. 📍 241 Ogden Avenue is more than a home—it’s a place to live your next chapter with beauty, comfort, and connection. 🏡💫
For sale
$1,295,000
241 Ogden Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
5beds
3,734sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
0.77 Acres Lot
$1,257,100 Zestimate®
$347/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceScenic viewsFinished basement rec roomDual custom sinksOffice areaExpansive primary suiteRemodeled kitchen
- 82 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 08:50am
Listed by:
Perri Evanson 610-517-5208,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media (610) 566-3000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2089510

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 23
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Terrazzo, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Soaking Tub, Double Sink
- Level: Upper
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 10
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 8
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 6
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Balcony Access, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Lower
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Balcony Access
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Granite Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Recessed Lighting, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Balcony Access
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Office
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Balcony Access, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Other
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Balcony Access, Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Heating
- Hot Water, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Energy Efficient Appliances, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Additional Stairway, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchenette
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Partial,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Windows,Water Proofing System,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,734
- Total interior livable area: 3,734 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,734
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Water Falls, Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.77 Acres
- Dimensions: 136.00 x 125.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 43000080100
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone, Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: HVAC
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Swarthmore Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $347/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $668,500
- Annual tax amount: $25,525
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Refrigerator, Lower Patio Table And Chairs, Gril
- Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier (to Be Replaced), Table On Patio Off Foyer.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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