$715,000
PENDING

684 N Chester Rd Swarthmore, PA 19081

Swarthmore Neighborhood

Estimated payment $5,047/month

Total Views 5,516
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,428 Sq Ft
$294 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Swarthmore-Rutledge School Rated A
  • Deck
  • No HOA

About This Home

Lovingly restored 1920s four-bedroom stucco and stone colonial in sought-after Swarthmore borough; walkable to downtown village, SEPTA regional rail station, Swarthmore College campus, Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School, Swarthmore Swim Club, as well as Baltimore Pike shopping, Starbucks, Giant grocery store, etc. This single-family home features recently refurbished hardwood floors throughout (2020), new high-velocity central AC (2018), new custom built-in bookcases and millwork on the first floor (2020), new stainless-steel dishwasher and refrigerator, large LG washer & dryer with utility sink, and radiator heat powered by a recently installed natural gas boiler. The main full bathroom on the second floor was stripped to the studs and remodeled in 2022. The current owners installed a new street-to-house sewer and water piping, new windows throughout the basement, a new basement-to-second floor sewage piping stack, as well as structural reinforcements to the foundation. The private backyard is flanked by a new split-rail fence and plantings screen the perimeter with an enclosed kitchen garden and a large new masonry patio designed for outdoor entertainment. A detached single-car garage and unfinished 3rd floor attic provides ample additional storage space. The entire exterior stone foundation was expertly repointed in 2019 and a new flagstone pathway and front steps installed in 2020, along with a newly paved driveway (2024). This classic Swarthmore residence will not last long!

Listing Agent

Michael Wallacavage

James A Cochrane Inc License #RS286617

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70.00 x 200.00
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Level Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned R-10

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,428 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Swarthmore Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 039-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number 43-00-00114-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,684

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-04-12
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Lovingly restored 1920s four-bedroom stucco and stone colonial in sought-after Swarthmore borough; walkable to downtown village, SEPTA regional rail station, Swarthmore College campus, Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School, Swarthmore Swim Club, as well as Baltimore Pike shopping, Starbucks, Giant grocery store, etc. This single-family home features recently refurbished hardwood floors throughout (2020), new high-velocity central AC (2018), new custom built-in bookcases and millwork on the first floor (2020), new stainless-steel dishwasher and refrigerator, large LG washer & dryer with utility sink, and radiator heat powered by a recently installed natural gas boiler. The main full bathroom on the second floor was stripped to the studs and remodeled in 2022. The current owners installed a new street-to-house sewer and water piping, new windows throughout the basement, a new basement-to-second floor sewage piping stack, as well as structural reinforcements to the foundation. The private backyard is flanked by a new split-rail fence and plantings screen the perimeter with an enclosed kitchen garden and a large new masonry patio designed for outdoor entertainment. A detached single-car garage and unfinished 3rd floor attic provides ample additional storage space. The entire exterior stone foundation was expertly repointed in 2019 and a new flagstone pathway and front steps installed in 2020, along with a newly paved driveway (2024). This classic Swarthmore residence will not last long!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Double Hung
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 2428
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2428
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 294.48
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2428
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 684

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Pitched
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods, Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway, Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District Key: 300200396626
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Lot Features: Level, Flag, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Lot Dimensions: 70.00 x 200.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 13939.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: R-10
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 10070.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12684.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 43-00-00114-00
  • Tax Lot: 039-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2428
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $11,971 $332,200 $155,290 $176,910
2023 $11,507 $332,200 $155,290 $176,910
2022 $10,958 $324,940 $155,290 $169,650
2021 $17,848 $324,940 $155,290 $169,650
2020 $13,110 $224,700 $115,800 $108,900
2019 $12,779 $224,700 $115,800 $108,900
2018 $12,568 $224,700 $0 $0
2017 $12,286 $224,700 $0 $0
2016 $1,233 $224,700 $0 $0
2015 $1,233 $224,700 $0 $0
2014 $1,233 $224,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $715,000 +138.3% $294 / Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Sold $300,000 -7.6% $124 / Sq Ft
04/19/2014 04/19/14 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2014 02/28/14 Price Changed $324,500 -3.0% $134 / Sq Ft
11/20/2013 11/20/13 Price Changed $334,500 -4.3% $138 / Sq Ft
07/30/2013 07/30/13 For Sale $349,500 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $300,000 None Available
Trustee Deed $192,500 Commonwealth Land Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $340,000 New Conventional
Closed $270,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $154,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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684 N Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA

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This home is located at 684 N Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081 and is currently priced at $715,000, approximately $294 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 684 N Chester Rd is a home located in Delaware County with nearby schools including Swarthmore-Rutledge School, Strath Haven Middle School, and Strath Haven High School.

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