About 1226 University Ave
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 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.
