SOLD OCT 14, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$276,500

•

1,529

sq ft

1557 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

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- NEW Price $279,900. Welcome to 1557 Blackrock Road a twin home nestled in the heart of Swarthmorewood. This Twin home (not a townhouse) features a spacious living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen with access to a deck, and a first floor powder room. Three bright bedrooms and a main bathroom on the second floor. Finished walkout basement perfect for a family room, office or workout area. Utility room with room enough for a handyman's work area. This home features central air conditioning for those hot summer days. Updated replacement windows. This home comes with a Assurant One Year Home Warranty. Good size fenced in backyard great for children and pets to play in and still have space for a garden. A shed is conveniently located here for all your lawn furniture and lawn care items. A true family home, where the owners have raised their five children. . Conveniently located to great area shopping, parks, playgrounds, schools, dining, community events, public transportation and so much more nearby! Close to I95, 476, and Philadelphia International airport!

TownhomeProperty Type

1957Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$181Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Mike Smith • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-566-1100 (broker)

Bought with Joe Vaccone • SCOTT REALTY GROUP

•610-891-8300 (broker)

•scott@scottrealtygroup.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PADE2111682

Redfin Estimate

$347,786

$71K since sold in October 2026$1,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 6.4% higher than the average sale price ($327K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$307,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
1402 Conway Dr, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$324,900
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
1435 Grace Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$300,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
1420 Grace Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$325,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,504 sq ft
838 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$340,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
1439 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$365,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
1413 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

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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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Rental estimate

Est. $1,999 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 1557 Blackrock Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PADE2111682

Oct 14, 2026

Sold

$276,500

$181/sq ft

Aug 17, 2026

Contingent

—

Aug 13, 2026

Price Changed

$279,900

$183/sq ft

Aug 3, 2026

Price Changed

$294,900

$193/sq ft

Jul 31, 2026

Relisted

—

Jul 31, 2026

Listed

—

Jul 30, 2026

Sold

$276,500

$181/sq ft

Jun 29, 2026

Pending

—

May 17, 2026

Price Changed

$314,900

$206/sq ft

May 4, 2026

Relisted

—

Apr 26, 2026

Contingent

—

Apr 17, 2026

Price Changed

$330,000

$216/sq ft

Apr 2, 2026

Listed

$349,900

$229/sq ft

Apr 1, 2026

Coming Soon

$349,900

$229/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,475 (+13.0%)

$58,940 + $127,650

$186,590

2025

$6,614 (+2.1%)

$58,940 + $127,650

$186,590

2024

$6,479 (+4.5%)

$58,940 + $127,650

$186,590

2023

$6,197 (+3.3%)

$58,940 + $127,650

$186,590

2022

$5,998 (−35.4%)

$58,940 + $127,650

$186,590

2021

$9,285 (+63.5%)

$58,940 + $127,650

$186,590

2020

$5,680 (+1.9%)

$30,090 + $70,450

$100,540

2019

$5,576 (+1.3%)

$30,090 + $70,450

$100,540

2018

$5,506

2017

$5,506 (+2.6%)

2015

$5,365 (+0.2%)

2014

$5,353 (+2.9%)

2013

$5,200 (+3.0%)

2011

$5,050 (+8.1%)

2010

$4,669

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

27 ft.

Lot depth

106 ft.

Lot size

4,051 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,224

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Delaware County

APN

38020020500

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Residential District

The B Residential Districts are composed of certain medium density residential areas of the Township representing one dwelling, plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for these districts are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the districts and promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. To these ends, development is limited to medium density concentration, permitting primarily single- and two-family dwellings.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished, Workshop, Shelving, Full

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 612
Improvement Assessed Value: $127,650
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Foundation Details: Permanent
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 27.00 x 106.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $58,940

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,224
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 307
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 305
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,115
County Tax: $859
School Tax: $5,499
Tax Assessed Value: $186,590
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $8,100

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Circuit Breakers, Fuses
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: RIDLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
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Municipality: RIDLEY TWP

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,051 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 38020020500

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

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Schools

Grace Park El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

5/10

Ridley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Ridley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

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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

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Swarthmore, PA • 19081

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Sun exposure

89/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.1 hrs

5.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$331,000 – $400,000

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Home values near 1557 Blackrock Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1552 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$359,756
1560 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$369,541

Address	Redfin Estimate
1562 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$380,050
1554 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$330,981

Address	Redfin Estimate
1558 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$368,412
1556 Blackrock Road, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1224 Sq. Ft.	$346,111

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