301 S Chester Rd is a 2,137 square foot house on a 4,748 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 01, 2025 for $400,000. Based on Redfin's Swarthmore data, we estimate the home's value is $576,331.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
4,748 sq ftLot Size
$270Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$576,331
$176K since sold in May 2025$27K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 21% lower than the average sale price ($729K) of 6 comparable homes.
301 S Chester is located at the busy intersection of Yale and Chester Rd. Behind the home, there is a stone driveway with enough space for a couple of cars. This home has great bones and is solid throughout. The huge rooms offer plenty of natural...
lighting. The kitchen and bathrooms need updating. This property would be a good fit for an investor or homebuyer with a rehab budget. It has potential for the right buyer.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Situated on a corner lot, this residence is conveniently located within walking distance to Swarthmore's business district. It features a first-floor laundry room accessible from the kitchen and a full bath on each level. Additionally, the property...
offers off-street parking for several vehicles.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 301 S Chester Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
May 1, 2025
Sold
$400,000
$187/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2082900
Apr 29, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Feb 26, 2025
Relisted
—
Feb 12, 2025
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2025
Contingent
—
Jan 27, 2025
Listed
$400,000
$187/sq ft
Jan 23, 2025
Coming Soon
*
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2075376
Nov 5, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Oct 17, 2024
Price Changed
$470,000
$220/sq ft
Oct 14, 2024
Price Changed
$480,000
$225/sq ft
Sep 12, 2024
Listed
$490,000
$229/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 2, 1994
Sold
$146,000
$68/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE306476
Oct 7, 1994
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 1994
Listed
$146,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,209 (+9.0%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2025
$11,204 (+2.4%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2024
$10,938 (+4.0%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2023
$10,514 (+2.7%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2022
$10,236 (−38.6%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2021
$16,671 (+59.6%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2020
$10,443 (+2.6%)
$80,340 + $98,660
$179,000
2019
$10,180 (+1.7%)
$80,340 + $98,660
$179,000
2018
$10,012 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,787 (+4.9%)
2015
$9,331 (+1.6%)
2014
$9,183 (+2.1%)
2013
$8,992 (+2.6%)
2011
$8,763 (+4.1%)
2010
$8,420
Tax history for 301 S Chester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,209 (+9.0%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2025
$11,204 (+2.4%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2024
$10,938 (+4.0%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2023
$10,514 (+2.7%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2022
$10,236 (−38.6%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2021
$16,671 (+59.6%)
$111,880 + $191,640
$303,520
2020
$10,443 (+2.6%)
$80,340 + $98,660
$179,000
2019
$10,180 (+1.7%)
$80,340 + $98,660
$179,000
2018
$10,012 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,787 (+4.9%)
2015
$9,331 (+1.6%)
2014
$9,183 (+2.1%)
2013
$8,992 (+2.6%)
2011
$8,763 (+4.1%)
2010
$8,420
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RB
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Stone
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,137
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: HSE LOT 50 X 150 X IRR
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Off Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,748
Legal Lot Number: 50
Legal Block Number: 30
Municipality Name: SWARTHMORE BORO
Acres: 0.109
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Corner
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,137
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,748 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000018300
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 • 1.0mi
9/10
Strath Haven High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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
$548,000 – $663,000
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