Welcome to 309 Yale Ave in friendly Swarthmore! Memories are waiting to be made in this fantastic home with 5 beds and 2.5 bath across 2,168 beautifully finished sq ft. Become part of the history of this incredible, exhaustively maintained 1897 construction. The classic wrap-around porch offers the perfect spot to drink lemonade and enjoy the lush scenery and gentle breezes from the porch swing. Every inch of the interior is thoughtfully finished with such charming and classic attention to detail. There are built-ins and custom woodwork throughout the home! The living room has hand-stained wood floors and charming original bay windows. The dining room features craftsman wood shutters and classic wainscotting. The kitchen is newly-remodeled, gourmet, and stylish, with granite countertops, cabinets with soft close doors, a farmhouse sink, wide wood plank flooring, a full set of modern appliances, and a cozy breakfast area, perfect for a morning coffee. Completing the main floor is a full-size utility/laundry room with a connecting half bath. The upper two floors of the home offer a combined five substantial bedrooms, all with great natural light and new ceiling fans. On the second floor, there are three bedrooms and a hallway full bath, with the bath featuring a new bath liner from Bath Fitters, as well as a new vanity with marble accents and real wood light sconces from Weinstein. The third floor features two more bedrooms and another beautiful full bath, and everything has a fresh coat of paint. The basement is quite large, and stays dry, making it an amazing place for storage. There is also a cedar closet and root cellar in the basement. Lovely landscaping gives an unforgettable surrounding presentation, with mature plantings and seasonal vegetable garden beds among lovely stone paths. There is so much space to garden, and the yard is completely fenced in with a new cedar fence. Whether you are relaxing under a century-old oak, entertaining with a summer bonfire in the stone fire pit, or enjoying serene moments on the rocking swing by the garden corner, nothing gets better than the outdoor spaces this home provides! You can't beat this location either! Nearby amenities include the local library, grocery stores, various local-favorite eateries, boutique shops, and some great coffee shops. Also located in the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore school district! Swarthmore is an amazing community to live in, with local events like community yoga, storytime at the library, and fun food truck festivals year-round! This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime listing for an undeniably incredible home. Don't miss your chance to become part of history today!