This is a very special opportunity in Swarthmore! The price adjustment will give the buyer the chance to transform this beautiful stone house into their dream home. The house is for sale in as-is condition. 3 Crest Lane is a beautifully built 1930’s 3-story stone house located in highly desirable Swarthmore Borough. The listing includes a separately deeded lot; a rare opportunity to purchase a double lot property. The home is well-designed and laid out with four bedrooms and 3-½ baths. The extra lot is located in front of the main entrance, providing an attractive garden scene for hosting special events, playing your favorite outdoor game, and gardening. As you enter the home you will step into the foyer that connects to the dining room and the living room. The formal living room is well proportioned and has a wood burning fireplace flanked by windows and built-ins. Off of the living room is a huge family/sun room with three skylights and built-ins. This room features many windows that showcase the privacy and natural light provided by the additional lot. The dining room has a crystal chandelier and two corner built-in cabinets. The kitchen is spacious and it has a generous amount of cabinets and counter space. From the kitchen there is access to the patio and the driveway. A gas fireplace separates the kitchen from the office space that has built-in bookcases and its own mini-split air conditioner. On the second floor you will find the primary bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a large bedroom with a walk-in closet and built-in bookcases. A third bedroom and a hall full bathroom completes the second floor. The third floor consists of a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a walk-in closet, a perfect bedroom for those looking for their own floor and privacy. The mechanical systems are well maintained and serviced. The house is within the highly regarded Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Fernando Gallard• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
57 ft.
Lot depth
235 ft.
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,117
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
43000031700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
RC
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.
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Office
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas/Propane, Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $312,290
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry, Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 105.00 x 135.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: Parcel is 0 Crest Lane with Tax ID 43-00-00326-00
Land Assessed Value: $157,190
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,117
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,755
County Tax: $1,407
School Tax: $13,635
Tax Assessed Value: $469,480
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $16,799
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: SWART-RUTL
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: You may access the driveway for 3 Crest Lane off of North Swarthmore Avenue. From Baltimore Pike turn into North Swarthmore Avenue. The driveway is the second one on the left.
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,117
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000031700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Strath Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Strath Haven High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
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
$718,000 – $870,000
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