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Listing description

Do not miss this rare opportunity to build up to 8 residential dwelling units situated within 2 blocks of the train, town and Swarthmore College. This flat corner lot of 15000 sq ft was just approved for residential use by the Borough of Swarthmore. Property is now can auto body shop and can remain so with 5000 sq ft of enclosed building space and ample parking for cars or trucks. Residential or an auto body shop are the only approved uses. Steel beam construction with elevated ceilings, double and single garage door openings, office and powder room. The second floor has a powder room and 2 additional rooms. Small Basement area. Fenced in property has rear access from Rutgers Avenue. Conveniently located near major roads, medical facilities and shopping.

Facts & features

Interior

Bathrooms
2 half
Living area
5,000 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Other
Year built
1910

Financial

Price / sq ft
$250
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PADE2103550
County
Delaware County
School district
Wallingford-Swarthmore
Days on market
240 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Nov 10, 2025Listed for sale$1,250,000

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

$1,131,000

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
$1,250,000
County assessment implies
$520,992
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$10,186/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
215 CORNELL AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081December 2024$1,100,0007/34,895$927,234
5 OGDEN AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081June 2025$1,200,0004/25,076$911,106
315 RUTGERS AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081October 2025$1,200,0005/44,448$762,031
525 N SWARTHMORE AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081April 2026$1,085,0004/34,246$683,749
660 PARRISH RD, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081October 2024$1,225,0007/64,800$823,848
222 RUTGERS AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081February 2025$1,776,0005/34,280$1,621,773

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$11,323 / year

$944 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$11,113

+1.9% at current rates

School tax

WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE · 31.17 mills (2025-26)

$8,873

County tax

Delaware County · 4.61 mills (2026)

$1,312

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$1,137

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $284,670, well below the ~$683,000 its asking price implies at Delaware County's common level ratio (54.6%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $14,252/year. Worth pricing in.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($284,670, 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

$250,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$7,583/mo

Principal & interest
$6,275
Property taxes (current rates)
$944
Home insurance (est.)
$365

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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