A beautiful twin home in Swarthmore you can't miss! This construction offers three beds and two baths (one full, one half) across 1,224 finished sq ft. The main living room has a brick veneer, and the rest of the main floor features classic wood-paneled walls. There is a charming, discrete dining room, and the kitchen includes plenty of great countertop space. There are three substantial bedrooms upstairs, with great natural light, and the full hallway bath has classic tile. There is a semi-finished basement space with more wood paneling, laundry, and great storage space. The rear yard is spacious and fenced in, and there is a shed included(?)! Swarthmore College is less than a mile away, and there are some great walking and biking trails throughout the area. Nearby Chester Rd features plenty of amenities and shopping! Being close to both I-476 and I-95 means that trips or commutes to greater Philadelphia are easy and swift! This is a cozy, solid home, with lots of potential to be your new home, book an appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1957Year Built
5,184 sq ftLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Howard Smith• Houwzer, LLC
•267-765-2080 (broker)
•mike@houwzer.com (broker)
Bought with Matt Goslee• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-975-5900 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PADE524010
Redfin Estimate
$365,178
$135K since sold in March 2021$5,000 since October
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 14.5% higher than the average sale price ($319K) of 6 comparable homes.
A beautiful twin home in Swarthmore you can't miss! This construction offers three beds and two baths (one full, one half) across 1,224 finished sq ft. The main living room has a brick veneer, and the rest of the main floor features classic wood-paneled walls. There is a charming, discrete dining room, and the kitchen includes plenty of great countertop space. There are three substantial bedrooms upstairs, with great natural light, and the full hallway bath has classic tile. There is a semi-finished basement space with more wood paneling, laundry, and great storage space. The rear yard is spacious and fenced in, and there is a shed included(?)! Swarthmore College is less than a mile away, and there are some great walking and biking trails throughout the area. Nearby Chester Rd features plenty of amenities and shopping! Being close to both I-476 and I-95 means that trips or commutes to greater Philadelphia are easy and swift! This is a cozy, solid home, with lots of potential to be your new home, book an appointment today!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,943 (+13.0%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2025
$7,028 (+2.1%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2024
$6,885 (+4.5%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2023
$6,585 (+3.3%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2022
$6,374 (−35.4%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2021
$9,867 (+70.1%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2020
$5,801 (+1.9%)
$32,260 + $70,430
$102,690
2019
$5,695 (+1.3%)
$32,260 + $70,430
$102,690
2018
$5,624
2017
$5,623 (+2.6%)
2015
$5,480 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,467 (+2.9%)
2013
$5,311 (+3.0%)
2011
$5,158 (+8.1%)
2010
$4,769
Tax history for 1557 Parklane Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,943 (+13.0%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2025
$7,028 (+2.1%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2024
$6,885 (+4.5%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2023
$6,585 (+3.3%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2022
$6,374 (−35.4%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2021
$9,867 (+70.1%)
$63,200 + $135,080
$198,280
2020
$5,801 (+1.9%)
$32,260 + $70,430
$102,690
2019
$5,695 (+1.3%)
$32,260 + $70,430
$102,690
2018
$5,624
2017
$5,623 (+2.6%)
2015
$5,480 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,467 (+2.9%)
2013
$5,311 (+3.0%)
2011
$5,158 (+8.1%)
2010
$4,769
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
B
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Frame/Masonry
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ON SAID PLANTOGETHER WITH/FRE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,224
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 2 STY HSE 22 X 153
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: On and Off Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,184
Legal Block Number: 81
Municipality Name: RIDLEY TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.119
Depth Footage: 153
Front Footage: 22
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,184 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 38020161600
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Grace Park El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
5/10
Ridley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
5/10
Ridley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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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
7/10 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
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
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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4.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$347,000 – $420,000
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