281 West Avenue, Springfield, PA 19064-3650 $599,000

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Beds/Baths: 4/2.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,558
Acreage: 0.38
Age:75 years
Style:
Cape Cod
MLS#: PADE2096306
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 281 West Avenue, a charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom Cape Cod-style single-family home located in the heart of Springfield. This well-maintained property offers timeless character, modern upgrades, and an ideal layout for comfortable living and entertaining. Step inside to a welcoming foyer featuring hardwood floors, a ceiling light, and a staircase leading to the upper level. To the right, an arched entryway opens to the sunlit living room, complete with hardwood flooring, crown molding, and a trio of windows—two in front and one on the side—that flood the space with natural light. Another arched opening leads to the elegant dining room, which features hardwood floors, a chandelier with dimmer, wood chair rail detailing, a double rear window, and an additional side window, making it perfect for gatherings. Straight ahead from the foyer, the beautifully updated kitchen boasts hardwood floors, crown molding, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, GE stainless steel appliances, a double sink, a breakfast bar, and built-in wall cabinets. A chandelier adds warmth, while French doors lead to the spacious wooden deck—perfect for outdoor entertaining. The private backyard offers a peaceful retreat with mature trees providing privacy and serene views of the peaceful pond. On the main level, you'll also find a full bathroom with tile floors, granite countertops, wainscoting with chair rail, and a tiled tub/shower combination. A hallway walk-in coat closet adds practical storage. Two well-sized bedrooms on this floor feature hardwood flooring and ceiling fans with lights—ideal for children, guests, or flexible use. Upstairs, the spacious third bedroom includes hardwood floors, partially vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan with light, and a walk-in closet. A full bathroom on this level features tile flooring, a walk-in tiled shower with glass door, and chair rail accents. Also on the upper level is a versatile office or bonus room with hardwood floors, a ceiling fan with light, a walk-in closet, and an additional cedar-lined walk-in closet. The fourth bedroom completes the level, offering hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, a ceiling fan, and a walk-in closet. The partially finished, walk-out basement expands your living space with a cozy family room featuring a stone-surround wood-burning fireplace. The unfinished section offers a workbench, storage cabinets, countertops, and wall shelving—perfect for hobbies or additional storage. The basement also includes a front-load washer and a dryer, utility sink, and access to both the driveway and the 2-car garage. Conveniently located near Netherwood Park, local shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and more, this home truly has it all. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this beautiful Springfield property your next home!

Bedroom 3: 16 X 13 - Upper 1
Full Bath: 8 X 6 - Upper 1
Office: 12 X 10 - Upper 1
Bedroom 4: 16 X 13 - Upper 1
Foyer: 11 X 9 - Main
Living Room: 20 X 14 - Main
Dining Room: 15 X 13 - Main
Kitchen: 18 X 13 - Main
Full Bath: 11 X 6 - Main
Primary Bed: 16 X 13 - Main
Bedroom 2: 14 X 13 - Main
Family Room: 27 X 20 - Lower 1
Taxes: $9,300
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Springfield
Elem. School: Springfield Literacy Center Mid. School: Richardson High School: Springfield

Features

Utilities
Radiant Heating, Oil, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - None, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Attic, Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Full Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Basement Sump Pump, Walkout Level Basement, Basement Windows, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Brick Fireplace, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Fireplace Screen, Replacement Windows, Window Screens, Vinyl Clad Windows, French Doors, Smoke Detector

Exterior
Active Radon Mitigation Foundation, Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Stucco Exterior, Deck(s), Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot
Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded, Pond, Garden/Lawn View, Pond View, Trees/Woods View

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Public Elementary (71 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 0.71 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 0.85 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.03 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.23 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 1.29 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 1.45 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 1.52 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 1.61 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.64 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 1.74 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 1.8 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 1.84 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.98 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 2.01 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 2.07 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 2.22 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 2.33 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 2.35 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 2.38 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 2.65 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 2.66 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 2.77 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 2.86 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 2.89 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 2.93 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 2.94 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 3.06 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.08 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 3.1 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 3.16 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 3.26 mi
East Lansdowne Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 East Lansdowne 3.28 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 3.28 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 3.34 mi
Vision Academy Charter School Vision Academy Charter School Preschool–8 Lansdowne 3.42 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 3.45 mi
Bywood Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 3.49 mi
Highland Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 3.58 mi
Bell Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 3.58 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 3.61 mi
W B Evans Magnet School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 3.65 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.66 mi
Stonehurst Hills Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Upper Darby 3.7 mi
Chatham Park Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 3.73 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 3.74 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.75 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 3.9 mi
Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Philadelphia Montessori Charter School Preschool–6 Philadelphia 3.92 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 3.97 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 4 mi
Lynnewood Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.03 mi
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.06 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 4.15 mi
Anderson Add B School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.17 mi
Catharine Joseph School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.2 mi
Patterson John Middle School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.38 mi
Bryant William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.46 mi
Lamberton Robert E School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.49 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 4.57 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 4.63 mi
West Phila. Achievement CES West Phila. Achievement CES K–5 Philadelphia 4.68 mi
Longstreth William C School Philadelphia City School District Preschool–8 Philadelphia 4.71 mi
Mastery Cs-Harrity Campus Mastery CS-Harrity Campus K–8 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Overbrook Edu Center Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
Penn Wynne School Lower Merion School District K–4 Wynnewood 4.84 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.86 mi
Worrall Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.86 mi
Morton Thomas G School Philadelphia City School District K–5 Philadelphia 4.87 mi
Harambee Institute of Science and Techno Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School K–8 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Hamilton Andrew School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.91 mi
Harrington Avery D School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.97 mi

Public Middle (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 1.29 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 2.53 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 3.19 mi
Beverly Hills Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Upper Darby 3.27 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 3.28 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 3.33 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 3.38 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 3.74 mi
Haverford Middle School Haverford Township School District 6–8 Havertown 4.16 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 4.41 mi
Tilden William T Middle School Philadelphia City School District 5–8 Philadelphia 4.57 mi

Public High (14 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 1.05 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 2.23 mi
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 2.41 mi
Upper Darby Senior High School Upper Darby School District 9–12 Drexel Hill 2.88 mi
Penn Wood High School William Penn School District 9–12 Lansdowne 2.9 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 2.92 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 3.04 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 3.47 mi
Penn Wood 9th Grade Academy William Penn School District 9 Yeadon 3.74 mi
Haverford Senior High School Haverford Township School District 9–12 Havertown 4.22 mi
Motivation High School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.28 mi
Bartram John - Main Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.5 mi
Sayre William L Middle School Philadelphia City School District 9–12 Philadelphia 4.84 mi
Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School Boys Latin of Philadelphia Charter School 6–12 Philadelphia 4.91 mi

Private (62 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 0.66 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 0.88 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 0.89 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 0.89 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 0.92 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 0.95 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 1.08 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 1.14 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 1.29 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 1.48 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 1.6 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 1.9 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.03 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 2.09 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.14 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 2.14 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.19 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 2.27 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 2.45 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 2.51 mi
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 2.58 mi
Lansdowne Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Lansdowne 2.71 mi
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Drexel Hill 2.73 mi
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School Roman Catholic K–8 Lansdowne 2.75 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 2.87 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 2.87 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 2.89 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 2.89 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 3.34 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 3.38 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 3.55 mi
St Laurence School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Upper Darby 3.56 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 3.58 mi
Fairy Tale Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 3.58 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 3.59 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.61 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 3.61 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 3.64 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 3.79 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 3.8 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 3.86 mi
St Faith Preschool & Kindergarten Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 3.97 mi
Greater Hope Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.04 mi
Child Steps Nonsectarian Preschool–K Havertown 4.22 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 4.25 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.25 mi
St Cyprian Childrens Center Roman Catholic Preschool–K Philadelphia 4.28 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 4.53 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 4.7 mi
Cardinal John Foley Regional Ca Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Havertown 4.72 mi
Faith Connection Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Kids World Christian Edu Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–4 Philadelphia 4.72 mi
Kids World Christian Educational Center Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.73 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 4.73 mi
Robert J Wilf Preschool And Kindergarten Jewish Preschool–K Wynnewood 4.79 mi
Legacy Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–7 Philadelphia 4.79 mi
Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern Center Jewish Preschool–5 Wynnewood 4.81 mi
Shepherd's Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–5 Philadelphia 4.82 mi
St Barnabas Ims School Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
St Barnabas Catholic School Ims Roman Catholic K–8 Philadelphia 4.86 mi
Grayson School Nonsectarian Preschool–10 Broomall 4.95 mi
63rd St Multicultural Academy Of Academic Excellence Islamic Preschool–12 Philadelphia 4.99 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Springfield (19064), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $70,534

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 3,087
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.87
  • Households w/ Children: 65%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 7,828 (89.4%)
  • Rented: 667 (7.6%)
  • Vacant: 266 (3.0%)
  • Total: 8,761

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: 24,664
Households: 8,495
Median Age: 42.80

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: 1.4%
  • Some High School: 2.3%
  • High School Graduate: 25.7%
  • Some College: 15.3%
  • Associate Degree: 9.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 27.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 18.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $115,244

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: $1,045
  • One Bedroom: $808
  • Two Bedroom: $1,201
  • Three Bedroom: $1,883

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281 West Avenue, Springfield, PA 19064-3650

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