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Listing description

Magnificent 1900s Swarthmore home with unparalleled charm. Think soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, a classic wrap-around front porch, dual staircases and more. Wonderful location—just two blocks from the train and town center and directly across the street from Swarthmore College grounds. This stunning three-story home features six Bedrooms and two versatile Bonus Rooms (currently utilized as an Office and Yoga Room) across the upper floors. Enter through the Front Porch into a spectacular Living Room, complete with a gas fireplace, cozy built-in bench, and oversized diamond-pane windows that flood the space with natural light. A stunning Dining Room follows—big enough for your largest holiday table. The updated eat-in Kitchen with a new Samsung fridge is located at the rear of the home. There is also a Mud Room Suite in this area, offering a Powder Room, Laundry area, and ample storage for coats, boots, and backpacks. Here you will also discover a delightful and spacious Screened Porch—a serene retreat for quiet mornings or summer evening meals. Head up the grand staircase to the second floor where you will find the Primary Suite, offering a walk-in closet and ensuite Bath with a stall shower, jacuzzi tub and dark walnut vanity. On this level there are also two additional Bedrooms plus an Office (with a small balcony!) and a Hall Bath. The third floor offers three more spacious Bedrooms and a dedicated Yoga Room. There is a Hall Bath on this floor too with a tub/shower combination, crisp white subway tile and pretty glass doors that open to a linen closet (and there is a hook up for washer & dryer here too!). The Basement is unfinished, but provides significant storage. Outside, there is a fully fenced in area on the side of the house that was used as a dog run by the previous owners, where you will also find a patio. The driveway and rear of the home are conveniently accessed from Harvard Avenue. (follow the signs!). Walk to town, train, schools, town pool and more from this gem of a home - offering nearly 4000 square feet of space and historic charm. Swarthmore Borough is a small college town located just outside Philadelphia and 15 minutes from Philadelphia Airport. Award-winning schools including Strath Haven High School - which boasts the largest marching band in the state with one out of every three students at the school participating!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Living area
3,276 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Victorian
Year built
1905

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.44 acres (19,166 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$263
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PADE2113888
County
Delaware County
School district
Wallingford-Swarthmore
Days on market
56 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
May 13, 2026Listed for sale$860,000

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

Estimated value

$907,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Delaware County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$860,000
County assessment implies
$833,144
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$16,288/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
419 YALE AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081June 2025$1,000,0005/33,303$1,079,664
241 OGDEN AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081October 2025$1,100,0005/33,734$911,952
651 N CHESTER RD, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081January 2026$715,0005/32,777$870,580
405 WOODWARD RD, MEDIA, PA 19063May 2026$1,295,0006/33,108$1,680,513
1 E BROOKHAVEN RD, WALLINGFORD, PA 19086January 2026$600,0006/33,108$1,109,902
612 N CHESTER RD, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081July 2024$1,000,0004/33,079$991,401

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$18,311 / year

$1,526 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$18,312

School tax

WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE · 31.17 mills (2025-26)

$14,190

County tax

Delaware County · 4.61 mills (2026)

$2,098

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$2,023

Recomputed from the county assessment ($455,230, 2021 base year) × current millage. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 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

$172,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$6,094/mo

Principal & interest
$4,317
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,526
Home insurance (est.)
$251

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 →

FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.

Property taxes

Delaware County taxes, explained →

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

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Data last updated: July 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM EDT

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