CANCELLED OPEN HOUSE that was scheduled from 12pm-3pm on 9/17. Welcome to 15 Wellesley Rd in Beautiful Swarthmore home of Lora and Gerry Lavin! This exquisite 4 Bed and 4 Bathroom house has been loved and cared for by the family living here for many years. Located on a very private and quiet road this location provides easy access to everything around it, while remaining an oasis. The stone exterior is stunning, and gives the home extensive character. The main floor has the kitchen, formal dining, living room with fireplace as well as the primary and secondary bedrooms with attached bathrooms. In the 2nd bedroom is located an elevator that goes up to the existing art studio. The space being currently used as the Art Studio is spacious and filled with natural light, as well as being plumbed with a working sink! Build your dream bedroom, Primary Living Room, or peaceful office space removed from the rest of the home. On the lower level there are two additional large bedrooms with attached full baths as well. This level also includes laundry/utility space, 2 car attached garage, as well as additional exit to rear yard. The home is equipped with a generator and tankless hot water heater. The exterior has so many areas for recreation as well with multiple patios, extensive hardscaping and landscaping to fulfill any and all desires.
Located on a spacious corner lot with lots of greenery and landscaping. Each of the four bedrooms have their own, private bath.The yard space is plentiful and the interior is flooded with natural light. The exterior is stone and appears to be in...
good, clean condition.
3 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Kevin Motroni
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 15 Wellesley Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 19, 2023
Sold
$910,000
$331/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2051806
Oct 18, 2023
Sold
$921,000
$335/sq ft
Sep 17, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 14, 2023
Listed
$820,000
$298/sq ft
Sep 11, 2023
Coming Soon
$820,000
$298/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1982
Sold
$140,000
$51/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,483 (+9.0%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2025
$18,796 (+2.4%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2024
$18,350 (+4.0%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2023
$17,639 (+2.7%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2022
$17,172 (−38.6%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2021
$27,968 (+43.8%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2020
$19,444 (+2.6%)
$123,570 + $209,700
$333,270
2019
$18,954 (+1.7%)
$123,570 + $209,700
$333,270
2018
$18,641 (+2.3%)
2017
$18,221 (+4.9%)
2015
$17,374 (+1.6%)
2014
$17,097 (+2.1%)
2013
$16,742 (+2.6%)
2011
$16,315 (+4.1%)
2010
$15,676
Tax history for 15 Wellesley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,483 (+9.0%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2025
$18,796 (+2.4%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2024
$18,350 (+4.0%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2023
$17,639 (+2.7%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2022
$17,172 (−38.6%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2021
$27,968 (+43.8%)
$165,730 + $343,470
$509,200
2020
$19,444 (+2.6%)
$123,570 + $209,700
$333,270
2019
$18,954 (+1.7%)
$123,570 + $209,700
$333,270
2018
$18,641 (+2.3%)
2017
$18,221 (+4.9%)
2015
$17,374 (+1.6%)
2014
$17,097 (+2.1%)
2013
$16,742 (+2.6%)
2011
$16,315 (+4.1%)
2010
$15,676
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
103 ft.
Lot depth
175 ft.
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,541
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
43000131901
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 10
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Concrete Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Great Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished
Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Elevator
Improvement Assessed Value: $343,470
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 102.50 x 174.59
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $165,730
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,750
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,731
County Tax: $1,527
School Tax: $13,913
Tax Assessed Value: $509,200
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $17,171
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
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: Please Use GPS.
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,541
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000131901
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Strath Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Strath Haven High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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.
9 hrs
4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$925,000 – $1.12M
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