OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2023 for $1.4M

$1,155,941

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1 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

About this home

This 5-unit Tudor style property sits in the commercial district of 2 rows of 2 1/2 story attached stores, which line the angled junction of Park Ave. and S Chester Rd. A taller 3 1/2 store with conical roof lies at the junction of the roads and connects these two rows of stores. Across from the property is the swarthmore train station and the college campus of Swarthmore College. Too much information to list on this small vibrant Community for a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. Commercial Space street level and 4 apartments above. Apartments consist of one Studio, one 1-bedroom and two 2-bedroom. Owner is a licensed PA Realtor.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$217Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Sam Hong • RE/MAX Legacy

•215-822-8200 (broker)

•rickgisondi@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with Branka Saula • Compass RE

•610-822-3356 (broker)

•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PADE2050272

Redfin Estimate

$1,155,941

$244K since sold in September 2023$98K since August

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This home's estimate is 357.3% higher than the average sale price ($253K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 8, 2026
$275,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,550 sq ft
45-47 Blanchard Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$210,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,470 sq ft
222 Holly St, Clifton Heights, PA 19018
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$200,000
C
5 beds1 bath1,958 sq ft
36 E Washington Ave, Clifton Heights, PA 19018
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$385,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,780 sq ft
508 Alexander Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$220,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,860 sq ft
151 E Baltimore Ave, Clifton Heights, PA 19018
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$226,500
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,408 sq ft
33 E Broadway Ave, Clifton Heights, PA 19018

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Market trends in 19081, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$370K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

19 days MoM

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Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

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Baths

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Stories

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Lot width

41 ft.

Lot depth

51 ft.

Lot size

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Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Delaware County

APN

43-00-00162-00

Parking Spaces

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Basement

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Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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Last updated by owner on Nov 23, 2021.

Town Center District

The intent of the Town Center TC Zoning District is to: Encourage economic viability through the establishment of flexible standards that maintain Swarthmore's unique identity; Encourage the retention of the Town Center streetscape by preserving the existing buildings of historic significance to the greatest extent possible; Promote the reuse of existing structures, and the construction of new structures in a manner that maintains the visual character and architectural scale of the Town Center; Ensure that new buildings, additions, and renovations are sympathetic with and enhance the surrounding streetscape; Encourage a walkable community by promoting pedestrian orientation of streets and buildings and providing a safe and convenient interconnected sidewalk network and access to an intermodal mass transit network; Retain and enhance the diverse array of retail, residential, commercial and civic uses in the Town Center; Provide for adequate parking in a manner that does not interfere with pedestrian traffic or the rhythm of the existing streetscape.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Bank
General retail
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Hotel / motel
Mixed use
Office
Educational/school
Library
Post office

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
On Street

Interior

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Stone, Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished

Multi Unit Information
# of Single Room Units: 1
# of One Bedroom Units: 1
# of Two Bedroom Units: 2
# of Units Leased: 5

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1700
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
Improvement Assessed Value: $588,260
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
# of Units (Total): 1
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt, Flat, Pitched
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Exterior Information
Fire Escape

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular
Lot Size Dimensions: 40.80 x 51.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $161,620

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 5,330
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,700
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,549
County Tax: $2,248
School Tax: $20,489
Tax Assessed Value: $749,880
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $25,288

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Lease Information
Existing Lease Type: Long Term, Month to Month, Triple Net

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central, Programmable Thermostat, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: SWARTHMORE-RUTLEDGE SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN
High School: STRATH HAVEN
School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: From Baltimore Pike, South on 320, Corner Building nest to Swarthmore Train Station.
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43-00-00162-00

Home facts updated by county records on Nov 22, 2021

Around this home

Schools

Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Strath Haven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Strath Haven High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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Historical weather

Swarthmore, PA • 19081

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Estimated sale price

$1.10M – $1.33M

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Data from public records.

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13-15 S Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 5580 Sq. Ft.	—
107 Rutgers Avenue #A4, Swarthmore, PA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 609 Sq. Ft.	$189,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
107 Rutgers Avenue #A2, Swarthmore, PA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 609 Sq. Ft.	$190,889
107 Rutgers Avenue #B1, Swarthmore, PA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 609 Sq. Ft.	$169,642

Address	Redfin Estimate
107 Rutgers Avenue #C3, Swarthmore, PA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 609 Sq. Ft.	$177,996
107 Rutgers Avenue #B2, Swarthmore, PA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 608 Sq. Ft.	$170,507

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