Fabulous VALUE for this absolutely lovely large 5 BR/3 BA brick colonial in one of the most private beautiful settings in all of Swarthmore. The house is positioned in the heart of this storybook neighborhood and sits sideways lending itself to privacy and stunning views of the surrounding greenery. The backyard is walled-in to create a courtyard, "secret garden" feel. The plantings are lovely with tall verdant pines, dogwoods, azaleas and rhododendrons - all to be enjoyed from a newer larger stone patio. The patio can be accessed from the living room, dining room and breakfast room and there are wonderful views drawing you outside from each of these spaces. The living room boasts an enormous picture window that can be seen from the entry way of the home - with a lovely blossoming dogwood tree centered to greet you! The galley kitchen although not newly renovated is lovely and functional and is open to a sun-drenched breakfast room with cathedral ceilings and wonderful windows. There is a first floor en suite Master Bedroom with an adjacent sitting room/office. The current owners use this space as a Family Room and office so it's wonderful flex space to have as your needs change! And, there is another updated bathroom on this floor for extra convenience! The 2nd floor has 4 incredibly spacious bedrooms and a tastefully appointed hall bathroom with double sinks! There is a basement with a wood-shop room and an attached 2-car garage. This house has a wonderful open feel with outdoor views from every room. The surrounding plantings are very special and the location is unparalleled. Many of the homes in this neighborhood have sold for close to or over a million dollars!
Tall verdant pines, rhododendrons and lush green vistas ?. that's what you'll see through the windows of this Wonderful Swarthmore Hills Home! Secluded from the street, the Covered Front Porch takes you to an elegant tiled floor Foyer. It's impossible not to go straight to the huge bay window in the Living Room that overlooks a tranquil yard, totally walled in for pets or play. The renovated Kitchen has a European flair, with new counters, appliances, bamboo flooring and a bright and sunny Breakfast Room lit by two large skylights. The Elegant Dining Room is directly off the Kitchen and opens to the Living Room with wood burning fireplace, giving the entire first floor a perfect flow for entertaining. And then there's the First Floor Master/In-Law Suite: a Huge Bedroom with new carpeting and a gorgeous Bathroom with sauna yes, SAUNA, tub, shower, double bowl sinks and tiled flooring. The Family Room with built-in bookcases and Hall Bath complete the Suite. The Second Floor Features Four generously sized Bedrooms (one currently being used as an office) and an updated Hall Bath. There's storage space galore in every part of this house with tons of closets and a huge Attic. Lovely Landscaped Yard surround, giving beautiful views from every window in the home. Enjoy relaxing with your morning coffee or entertaining Friends and Family on the Large Patio, which can be accessed from the Breakfast Room, Dining Room and Living Room, creating an amazing and unique flow of indoor/outdoor living as you overlook a sea of private green that will make you forget there are neighbors surrounding. All of this on a quiet winding street in one of Swarthmore's loveliest neighborhoods and just minutes to shops, train and SRS Elementary School.
BRIGHT MLS #PADE165522
Dec 16, 2005
Sold
$710,000
$183/sq ft
Oct 19, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jun 29, 2005
Listed
$710,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 15, 1982
Sold
$161,000
$41/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,977 (+13.5%)
$159,050 + $412,140
$571,190
2025
$20,236 (+2.4%)
$159,050 + $412,140
$571,190
2024
$19,756 (+4.0%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2023
$18,990 (+2.7%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2022
$18,488 (−38.6%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2021
$30,112 (+40.5%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2020
$21,434 (+2.6%)
$118,600 + $248,780
$367,380
2019
$20,894 (+1.7%)
$118,600 + $248,780
$367,380
2018
$20,549 (+2.3%)
2017
$20,086 (+4.9%)
2015
$19,152 (+1.6%)
2014
$18,847 (+2.1%)
2013
$18,456 (+2.6%)
2011
$17,984 (+4.1%)
2010
$17,281
Tax history for 120 Guernsey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,977 (+13.5%)
$159,050 + $412,140
$571,190
2025
$20,236 (+2.4%)
$159,050 + $412,140
$571,190
2024
$19,756 (+4.0%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2023
$18,990 (+2.7%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2022
$18,488 (−38.6%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2021
$30,112 (+40.5%)
$159,050 + $389,170
$548,220
2020
$21,434 (+2.6%)
$118,600 + $248,780
$367,380
2019
$20,894 (+1.7%)
$118,600 + $248,780
$367,380
2018
$20,549 (+2.3%)
2017
$20,086 (+4.9%)
2015
$19,152 (+1.6%)
2014
$18,847 (+2.1%)
2013
$18,456 (+2.6%)
2011
$17,984 (+4.1%)
2010
$17,281
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
125 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
3,884
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
43000051700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RA
Residential District
The purpose of this chapter is to permit the development of vacant lots and the rebuilding or improvement of structures without altering the existing residential quality of the immediate neighborhood, with preservation of natural features and. open space.