Welcome to the charming home at 1226 University Avenue, situated on a beautiful spacious lot on a quiet tree-lined street waiting for you to move right in! This is an adorable updated Cape Cod in the Ridley School District. Starting with great curb appeal & nicely landscaped exterior, enter into a bright living room with laminate flooring. BRAND NEW HVAC! The first floor offers a main floor bedroom and half bathroom in the hallway. Continue around to the spacious updated eat-in kitchen with glass subway backsplash, brand new granite counter countertops (2020) with under-mount sink, and gas cooking. The kitchen also offers access to a convenient Utility/Laundry/Mudroom with exits to both driveway and rear yard. The large level fully fenced backyard has a beautiful expanded paver patio and with twos shed providing extra outdoor storage space. Brand new carpet is on the stair and upstairs hallway (2020). You'll find hardwoods 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 complete this floor. Other Features include Gutter guards (2009), Leaded Glass Doors, Replacement Windows, Driveway Parking, & New Siding (2013). Gas heat & hot water heater. Driveway parking and street parking. You'll love the proximity to nationally ranked top-10 schools, and the 15-minute walk to the Swarthmore town center with a co-op grocery store, more shops and restaurants, and a public library. This home also has quick access to Swarthmore College, I-476, I-95, Philadelphia International Airport, and the SEPTA Swarthmore train station!