Beautiful, sun filled spacious colonial on leafy tree lined street in sought after Swarthmore within walking distance to its charming downtown. The local elementary school, Swarthmore College and the train into Philadelphia are also just a few minutes walk away. A large entry foyer greets you as you enter the home. Plenty of room to spread out and live here! An oversized living room to the left, complete with a fireplace, runs from the front of the house all the way to the back. The large kitchen has a new cooktop and 2 separate sinks making prepping for meals a dream. Directly off the kitchen is a new deck with retractable awning perfect for summer meals and entertaining. The large dining room has built-in cabinets and plenty of room for hosting big gatherings. The roomy family room with a second fireplace has a back staircase leading to a loft (perfect for an office) and the bedrooms. Off the loft is a large guest bedroom with ensuite bath. The master bedroom is huge with a large walk-in closet/dressing area, ensuite bath and small sunny alcove perfect for a quite reading nook. No shortage of storage in this home! A large floored, walk up attic and massive basement provide enough space for all of life's extras. Enjoy idyllic Swarthmore and all it has to offer; seasonal farmer's market, Swarthmore College and Scott Arboretum, public library and all its wonderful shops & restaurants. Located just 30 minutes by train from Center City, 15 minutes to the Philadelphia Airport and minutes to route 476 & I-95.
UNBELIEVABLE PRICE!! You are not seeing things!! This Center hall colonial offers a Large Formal Living Room w/ Fireplace, Formal Dining Room with built-ins, Kitchen with Breakfast Bar, Double Oven & Loads of Cabinets. Large Family Room w/ Fireplace Vaulted Ceiling & Palladian Windows, Overlooked by a Gorgeous Sunny Loft. Great for entertaining, office, or Separate Living Area w/ Bedroom, full Bath and Separate Entrance. Step out from the Living Room, Family Room, or Kitchen to a Large Multi-tiered Deck with New Awning and Steps to Yard. Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining! The second floor Master Suite has a Walk-in Closet/Dressing Area, Make-Up Room, Loft and Master bath with Tub & Stall Shower. Two Additional 2nd fl Bedrooms and a Full Bath. This Home Also Offers a Full Walk-Out Basement, 3-Car Garage, Dual Heating-A/C, and 2 Floored Attics. Walk to town, train and College! Award winning schools! We can not figure out why we haven't sold? Maybe bc this wonderful home was waiting for YOU!
BRIGHT MLS #1009194994
Oct 3, 2011
Listing Removed
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Jan 20, 2011
Listed
$599,900
$186/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009031354
Dec 5, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 11, 2010
Listed
$624,900
$194/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2001
Sold
$405,000
$126/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE214544
Sep 27, 2000
Listed
$405,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 2, 1986
Sold
$159,900
$50/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 15, 1986
Sold
$35,000
$11/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1982
Sold
$50,000
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,380 (+588.5%)
$80,330 + $447,470
$527,800
2025
$1,653 (+6.4%)
$80,330 + $447,470
$527,800
2024
$1,553 (+3.6%)
$80,330
2023
$1,498 (−88.6%)
$80,330
2022
$13,162 (−38.6%)
$155,420 + $234,890
$390,310
2021
$21,438 (+13.0%)
$155,420 + $234,890
$390,310
2020
$18,974 (+2.6%)
$115,890 + $209,320
$325,210
2019
$18,495 (+1.7%)
$115,890 + $209,320
$325,210
2018
$18,190 (+2.3%)
2017
$17,781 (+4.9%)
2015
$16,954 (+1.6%)
2014
$16,684 (+2.1%)
2013
$16,337 (+2.6%)
2011
$15,920 (+4.1%)
2010
$15,297
Tax history for 312 Elm Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,380 (+588.5%)
$80,330 + $447,470
$527,800
2025
$1,653 (+6.4%)
$80,330 + $447,470
$527,800
2024
$1,553 (+3.6%)
$80,330
2023
$1,498 (−88.6%)
$80,330
2022
$13,162 (−38.6%)
$155,420 + $234,890
$390,310
2021
$21,438 (+13.0%)
$155,420 + $234,890
$390,310
2020
$18,974 (+2.6%)
$115,890 + $209,320
$325,210
2019
$18,495 (+1.7%)
$115,890 + $209,320
$325,210
2018
$18,190 (+2.3%)
2017
$17,781 (+4.9%)
2015
$16,954 (+1.6%)
2014
$16,684 (+2.1%)
2013
$16,337 (+2.6%)
2011
$15,920 (+4.1%)
2010
$15,297
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.72 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,633
Year built
2024
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
27000051700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2026.
R-3
Residence District
It is the purpose of this district to make provisions for single-family residential development, allowing moderate suburban-type densities when public sewer or public water service is used; to encourage the preservation of open space and natural resources through cluster development; and to maintain the character of existing suburban-type residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Double
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Soaking Tub