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Listing description

Perched atop a gentle hill with views of Little Crum Creek Park, this magnificent stone residence stands as an extraordinary testament to American craftsmanship. Built by local master stonemasons using hand-cut stone and finished with classic ribbon mortar pointing, this grand home is available for the first time in 47 years. Its elevated position—sitting 12 to 14 feet above street level—provides privacy and quietude. With four bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and over 2,600 square feet of living space, this home is ready for a full renovation and has been priced accordingly. A walk-up attic offers an excellent potential for increasing the living space. The interior boasts a classic layout, beginning with an elegant entrance, a covered front porch, and a gracious vestibule. A wide entrance hall serves as the perfect gallery to greet guests, leading into a living room characterized by cross-beam ceilings and a large fireplace—ideal for entertaining. This space offers access to the large, original side-screened porch. The formal dining room, connected via the entrance hall, features an original pocket door and a charming built-in hutch. Nearby, a cozy library provides a quiet retreat with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and a handsome corner fireplace. The kitchen, thoughtfully rebuilt in 2013, reflects the home’s Arts and Crafts heritage, featuring handmade quarter-sawn oak cabinets and a backsplash adorned with vintage Philadelphia tiles. Adjacent to the kitchen is a sunlit breakfast room and a convenient powder room. The second floor is intelligently laid out with four well-sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Beautiful old-growth pine floors run throughout this level, recently refinished to showcase their rich, warm character. The expansive primary bedroom features four windows that flood the space with natural light and connects directly to a middle bedroom. The full bathroom includes a shower stall, a whirlpool tub, and a rare highlight: a two-piece designer suite. The pedestal sink and toilet, designed by Antonia Campi for Pozzi-Ginori of Milan, are highly sought-after collectibles. There were originally two second floor “outside porches.” One in the master bedroom over the side porch and the second one over the breakfast room. The original doors are still in place and can be seen from the outside. A two-car garage was added in the 1940s with direct access to the full basement. Important recent improvements to the house include refinished floors (2026), full house rewiring (2018), central air (2021), a newer roof (2012), stone repointing (2014), asbestos removal (2025), and a new furnace (2020). A full list of improvements is available upon request.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level4 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
2,632 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1912

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.5 acres (21,780 sq ft)
Garage
2 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$247
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PADE2121618
County
Delaware County
School district
Wallingford-Swarthmore
Days on NookLocal
8 days

Interior features

Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplace
2
Fireplace type
Wood
Basement
Full, Garage Access
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone
Foundation
Stone
Exterior features
Sidewalks
View
Park/Greenbelt

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Total spaces
4
Driveway spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
SWARTHMORE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
148.00 x 215.00
Lot features
Adjoins - Public Land
Zoning
R-10

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Washer, dryer, and refrigerator in as-is condition with no monetary value.
Exclusions
Dehumidifier in the basement.
Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 14, 2026Listed for sale$650,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

$683,000

Above the asking price by 5%.

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$14,419 / year

$1,202 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$14,419

School tax

WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE · 31.17 mills (2025-26)

$11,174

County tax

Delaware County · 4.61 mills (2026)

$1,652

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$1,593

Recomputed from the county assessment ($358,470, 2021 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Delaware County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$130,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$4,654/mo

Principal & interest
$3,263
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,202
Home insurance (est.)
$190

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Wallingford-Swarthmore

Academic index
80.2/100
Graduation rate
95.7%
PSSA ELA proficient
79.9%
PSSA Math proficient
73.8%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Delaware County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Delaware County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT

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