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301 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

$470,000

Home List Price

$5,581*

Closing Credit

5 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths, 1 Partial
2,137 SqFt
$220/SqFt
Townhouse

Location

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301 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore$470,000

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$5,581*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeTownhouse
ParkingDriveway
Year Built1890
HeatingHot Water
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #PADE2075376
Lot Size0.11 Acres
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)

About 301 S Chester Rd

Discover Old World charm in this 5-bedroom, 3-bath Victorian home, located in the heart of the picturesque college town of Swarthmore. Featuring elegant details like pocket doors and wide window sills, this home offers a unique blend of character and modern convenience. The first floor includes laundry room hook-ups for added ease. Perfectly situated within walking distance to Swarthmore College and the train station for an easy commute to Center City Philadelphia, this home is also close to schools, public transportation, and major roadways, providing quick access to Philadelphia, Wilmington, and King of Prussia. It’s located in the highly regarded Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Recent upgrades include new carpet and flooring, fresh paint, new lighting fixtures, and fully redone electrical work. While the kitchen and bathrooms could use some updates, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to bring your vision to life in a charming and convenient setting.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,137 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Legacy Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (215) 836-8000
  • Listing Agent: Sanjiv K Jain

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Basement: Yes

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.11 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: directions are accurate

Municipality:

  • Swarthmore Boro

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $470,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $220/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $16,671
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Swarthmore, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$360K

Med. Price/SqFt

$245

Avg. Days On Market

8

# of Sold Homes

12

301 S Chester Rd vs Swarthmore

27 DAYS ON ROCKET

+19 Days

$470,000

+$110K More

$220/SqFt

-$25 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $110K more than the Median Sold Price and $25/SqFt less than other homes in Swarthmore, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #PADE2075376

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Legacy Real Estate, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (215) 836-8000
  • Listing Agent: Sanjiv K Jain

IDX Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.

The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on this website may no longer be available because they are under contract, have sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. This home sale information is not to be construed as an appraisal and may not be used as such for any purpose.

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Last updated on: 11/14/2024, 1:20:49 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$16,671$303,520
2020$10,443$179,000
2019$10,180$179,000
2018$10,012$179,000
2017$9,787$179,000

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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6
/10

  • Swarthmore-rutledge School

  • 100 College Ave

  • 0.60 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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5
/10

  • Grace Park Elementary School

  • 1097 7th Ave

  • 0.78 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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4
/10

  • Edgewood Elementary School

  • 525 8th Ave

  • 1.11 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $140,341. Most Swarthmore, PA residents have annual incomes between $100k-200k. Typical family type is married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 301 S Chester Rd

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 301 S Chester Rd property is $470,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 301 S Chester Rd is a townhouse located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 19081.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 301 S Chester Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $16,671 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 301 S Chester Rd has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 301 S Chester Rd is 2,137 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 301 S Chester Rd is 1890.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Delaware County›Swarthmore›19081›301 S Chester Rd

This home is located at 301 S Chester Rd in Swarthmore, PA and zip code 19081. This 2,137 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 17, 2024 and is currently priced at $470,000.

In October 2024, from all listings sold in Swarthmore, PA there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 3 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Swarthmore, PA decreased by 11.5% between September 2024 and October 2024. The median list price of listings available in October 2024 was $360,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 8 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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