301 S Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1901 $470,000

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Beds/Baths: 5/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,137
Acreage: 0.11
Age:134 years
Style:
Contemporary
MLS#: PADE2075376
Subdivision: Swarthmore
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

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.

Taxes: $10,937
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wallingford-Swarthmore

Features

Utilities
Hot Water Heating, Oil, Window Unit(s) Cooling, None, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Basement Connecting Stairway, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Brick/Mortar Foundation, Stone Exterior

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Public Elementary (46 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.6 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.78 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 1.11 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.23 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 1.44 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.46 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.62 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.78 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.85 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.05 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.32 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.34 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.39 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.49 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 2.51 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 2.58 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 2.6 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 2.69 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.8 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.94 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.98 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 3 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 3.02 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 3.07 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 3.11 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.19 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.23 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3.23 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.25 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.28 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 3.47 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.51 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 3.69 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 3.73 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 3.76 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 4.08 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.26 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.28 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.31 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 4.47 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.63 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.78 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.82 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.82 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.83 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 4.87 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 1.03 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 1.69 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 1.96 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.44 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 3.92 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 4.14 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.21 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.78 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 0.92 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 1.12 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.26 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 2.43 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.32 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.7 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 3.82 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 4.37 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 4.47 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 4.64 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.78 mi

Private (43 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 0.24 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 0.59 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 0.63 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.26 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.32 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 1.62 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 1.74 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 2.14 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.35 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.36 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.42 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 2.52 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 2.72 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 2.94 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 2.96 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.19 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.22 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.22 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 3.31 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.41 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.48 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 3.52 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.62 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 3.68 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.7 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.72 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.8 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 3.92 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.96 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.99 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.15 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 4.27 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 4.29 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 4.29 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.33 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.37 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.42 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.54 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 4.56 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 4.62 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.67 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.76 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.93 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Swarthmore (19081), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 26
  • Average salary of people in this community: $73,830

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 4,442
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.53
  • Households w/ Children: 63%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,768 (77.1%)
  • Rented: 608 (16.9%)
  • Vacant: 215 (6.0%)
  • Total: 3,591

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 9,923
Households: 3,376
Median Age: 37.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 0.6%
  • High School Graduate: 21.8%
  • Some College: 9.5%
  • Associate Degree: 6.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 29.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 31.7%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $93,986

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $724
  • One Bedroom: $879
  • Two Bedroom: $1,378
  • Four Bedroom: $2,656

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301 S Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1901

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