OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2016 for $400K

$717,950

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,683/mo

•

1,997

sq ft

137 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

About this home

Come see this spacious Victorian home in the heart of Swarthmore, featuring old world charm with updated features. This 5 bedroom home boasts hardwood floors throughout most of the house. The formal living room with fireplace, has an attached family/play room. Across the foyer is the formal dining room with sliders to the enclosed porch as well as access to the newly renovated kitchen with double farm sink. The bathrooms throughout have also been updated. On the second floor you will find the master bedroom with spacious bath featuring a generously sized soaking tub. Also on this floor is an additional bedroom, hall bath and laundry. Upstairs are 3 additional bedrooms. To complete this home is a detached garage and fenced in yard. Just a short walk to downtown and the train.

TownhomeProperty Type

1930Year Built

9,453 sq ftLot Size

$360Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Pat Gildea • Keller Williams Real Estate - Media

•610-565-1995 (broker)

•klrw709@kw.com (broker)

Bought with Danielle Kennedy • BHHS Fox & Roach Wayne-Devon

•610-651-2700 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003925575

Redfin Estimate

$717,950

$318K since sold in September 2016$6,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.3% higher than the average sale price ($675K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$830,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,166 sq ft
300 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$735,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,154 sq ft
509 Westminster Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$720,532
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,088 sq ft
532 Bryn Mawr Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$482,000
D
4 beds3 baths1,860 sq ft
109 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$765,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,262 sq ft
629 University Pl, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$520,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,009 sq ft
418 Buchanan Ave, Folsom, PA 19033

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Market trends in 19081, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$325K

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 137 Rutgers Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 27, 2016

Sold

$402,500

$202/sq ft

TREND #6809102

Sep 23, 2016

Sold

$400,000

$200/sq ft

Sep 7, 2016

Pending

—

Aug 25, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 18, 2016

Price Changed

$415,000

$208/sq ft

Aug 2, 2016

Price Changed

$420,000

$210/sq ft

Jul 14, 2016

Price Changed

$431,000

$216/sq ft

Jun 10, 2016

Listed

$441,000

$221/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1003925575

Sep 26, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 23, 2016

Sold

$400,000

$200/sq ft

Jun 9, 2016

Listed

$415,000

$208/sq ft

TREND #5856538

Jun 30, 2011

Sold

$305,000

$153/sq ft

Mar 20, 2011

Listed

$315,000

$158/sq ft

+15

BRIGHT MLS #1004326222

Jun 30, 2011

Sold

$305,000

$153/sq ft

May 7, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Mar 20, 2011

Listed

$315,000

$158/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006549206

Jul 9, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Apr 10, 2009

Listed

$319,000

$160/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 22, 2006

Sold

$315,000

$158/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,358 (+9.0%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2025

$14,093 (+2.4%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2024

$13,759 (+4.0%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2023

$13,226 (+2.7%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2022

$12,875 (−38.6%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2021

$20,971 (+84.2%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2020

$11,384 (+2.6%)

$83,130 + $112,000

$195,130

2019

$11,097 (+1.7%)

$83,130 + $112,000

$195,130

2018

$10,914 (+2.3%)

2017

$10,668 (+4.9%)

2015

$10,172 (+1.6%)

2014

$10,010 (+2.1%)

2013

$9,803 (+2.6%)

2011

$9,552 (+4.1%)

2010

$9,179

Tax history for 137 Rutgers Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,358 (+9.0%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2025

$14,093 (+2.4%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2024

$13,759 (+4.0%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2023

$13,226 (+2.7%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2022

$12,875 (−38.6%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2021

$20,971 (+84.2%)

$115,750 + $266,050

$381,800

2020

$11,384 (+2.6%)

$83,130 + $112,000

$195,130

2019

$11,097 (+1.7%)

$83,130 + $112,000

$195,130

2018

$10,914 (+2.3%)

2017

$10,668 (+4.9%)

2015

$10,172 (+1.6%)

2014

$10,010 (+2.1%)

2013

$9,803 (+2.6%)

2011

$9,552 (+4.1%)

2010

$9,179

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

56 ft.

Lot depth

181 ft.

Lot size

9,453 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,834

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Delaware County

APN

43000104700

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Private
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Detached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Attic/House Fan, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Drainage System

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Window Features: Replacement

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 56X181
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,997
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $195,130
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $10,670

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN
High School: STRATH HAVEN
School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Location Information
Cross Street: HARVARD
Directions: From Baltimore Pike and 320, south on 320. Take round about to Rutgers. House on the left
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,834
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,453 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000104700

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Swarthmore, PA • 19081

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$683,000 – $826,000

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Home values near 137 Rutgers Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
134 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$648,954
128 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2494 Sq. Ft.	$653,152

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2323 Sq. Ft.	$812,535
135 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2002 Sq. Ft.	$650,100

Address	Redfin Estimate
130 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2577 Sq. Ft.	$748,726
131 Rutgers Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1739 Sq. Ft.	$504,463

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