This magnificent Swarthmore home checks all the boxes for the most discerning homebuyer. 125 Guernsey Road, on one of the most coveted streets in Swarthmore, offers: location, curb appeal, charm, high-end renovations, fantastic entertaining spaces all in the award-winning WSSD. Enter into this classic Center Hall Colonial and to the right is a large dining room and to the left an equally spacious living room. Both rooms offer crown molding, hardwood floors, curved walls and deep windows sills accenting the large windows. The spacious living room has a stately wood-burning fireplace with slate surround and beautiful wood trim as well as recessed lighting. In the rear of the home is a renovated Gourmet kitchen with sensational custom American Walnut cabinetry and high end features including: Thermador range, Marvel refrigerator drawers, Marvel wine refrigerator, Franke faucet, Caesar Stone Quartz countertops, GE double ovens, Samsung refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher. There is a fabulous Eat-In area in front of a dramatic wall of windows. The adjacent family room has a built-in entertainment center with ample storage and large, oversized windows providing fantastic views of the backyard. Off the family room is a screened porch which provides great additional dining/relaxing space. A lovely powder room is wonderfully located between the phenomenal mudroom and kitchen. There is also a large pantry closet and a fab bonus rec room which would make a nice office just off side entry (or easily converted back to a 2-car garage). The second floor features an en suite master bedroom with two deep closets with organizational system. The renovated master bath has a glass-tile and stone floor shower, lit mirrored medicine cabinet with defogger and a linen closet. A 2nd bedroom has built-in bookcases and a deep closet. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms are also spacious with great closet space. The updated hall bath for these bedrooms has charming glass decorative tile. The final bedroom can be reached from the second floor or up the second staircase off the kitchen. This area is actually more of a bedroom-suite with plenty of closets, renovated bath with stall shower and jacuzzi tub, dressing area and Juliette balcony. A large 2nd floor laundry and linen closet complete the second floor. The outdoor space is stunning - impeccable hardscaping, gorgeous flagstone patio off kitchen with built-in grill, fully fenced-in yard, and hidden utilities all make for a serene setting
Public Records
Jan 30, 2004
Sold
$617,500
$133/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE195612
Dec 12, 2003
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2003
Listed
$617,500
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 5, 1996
Sold
$392,500
$85/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE294938
Mar 21, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jul 11, 1995
Listed
$392,500
$85/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$33,345 (+9.0%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2025
$30,598 (+2.4%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2024
$29,871 (+4.0%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2023
$28,714 (+2.7%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2022
$27,954 (−38.6%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2021
$45,530 (+87.5%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2020
$24,277 (+2.6%)
$126,300 + $289,820
$416,120
2019
$23,666 (+1.7%)
$126,300 + $289,820
$416,120
2018
$23,275 (+2.3%)
2017
$22,751 (+4.9%)
2015
$21,693 (+1.6%)
2014
$21,347 (+13.3%)
2013
$18,840 (+2.6%)
2011
$18,358 (+4.1%)
2010
$17,640
Tax history for 125 Guernsey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$33,345 (+9.0%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2025
$30,598 (+2.4%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2024
$29,871 (+4.0%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2023
$28,714 (+2.7%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2022
$27,954 (−38.6%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2021
$45,530 (+87.5%)
$169,400 + $659,530
$828,930
2020
$24,277 (+2.6%)
$126,300 + $289,820
$416,120
2019
$23,666 (+1.7%)
$126,300 + $289,820
$416,120
2018
$23,275 (+2.3%)
2017
$22,751 (+4.9%)
2015
$21,693 (+1.6%)
2014
$21,347 (+13.3%)
2013
$18,840 (+2.6%)
2011
$18,358 (+4.1%)
2010
$17,640
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
125 ft.
Lot depth
168 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
4,629
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
43000052500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RA
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