This beautiful Swarthmore home has the best of everything. Enjoy that cottage style feel but with new and modern features. This home was completely renovated in 2017. A second floor was added and everything is brand new with many custom details throughout. The spacious and open first floor has an abundance of windows letting in sunlight from all sides. Rustic Bamboo flooring throughout the home. Pass through the kitchen or center hall to an oversized additional living space. Full bath on first floor. Upstairs are 4 ample bedrooms, a hall bath with double marble vanity and a large laundry room with barn door opening. The master has a vaulted ceiling, two walk in closets and an en-suite bath with walk-in shower and double marble vanity. The home has a spacious flat yard with new wooden fencing and a large shed for storage. Lots of new landscaping gives this home great curb appeal and a secluded feeling. Pull right up the long driveway and park alongside the side entrance to your kitchen. Just a short walk to Swarthmore Village and train station. Not a thing to update in this home. Move right in!
Single-familyProperty Type
1943Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Nancy Houston• Keller Williams Philadelphia
•215-627-3500 (broker)
•broker@kwphiladelphia.com (broker)
Bought with Sue Manning• Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
This house appears to have attention-to-detail workmanship and is oozing with charm throughout. Convenient location. If you do not want/need a house with a basement, this may be the perfect home!
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Ayisha Sereni
Redfin Associate agent
Nicely renovated, spacious property. Large bedrooms and back yard.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Jake Rolf
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 318 Rutgers Ave
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE438332
Apr 19, 2019
Sold
$477,500
$198/sq ft
Mar 21, 2019
Contingent
—
Mar 6, 2019
Listed
$489,900
$203/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE101216
Feb 4, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 2019
Price Changed
$499,900
$207/sq ft
Jan 3, 2019
Price Changed
$519,000
$215/sq ft
Nov 1, 2018
Listed
$539,000
$223/sq ft
TREND #7113653
Feb 23, 2018
Sold
$510,000
$211/sq ft
Feb 16, 2018
Pending
—
Jan 16, 2018
Listed
$514,900
$213/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004473693
Feb 23, 2018
Sold
$510,000
$211/sq ft
Jan 16, 2018
Listed
$514,900
$213/sq ft
+20
Seldom does a home of this high quality craftsmanship become available. Every detail in the home has been painstakingly designed and executed to the highest standards. Do not delay in seeing this fully renovated and expanded home in Swarthmore Borough. This property was brought down to the studs and rebuilt and everything is new, new, new. The main level has formal living and dining rooms that feature wainscoting, crown molding and rustic bamboo floors. The formal dining room flows into the new kitchen that showcases white shaker cabinets, black pearl granite counters, 12" x 24" tile floor, glass tile back splashes and Kenmore stainless steel appliances. There is also a large family room on the main level as well as a full bath with basket woven tile floor, new vanity, and subway tile tub surround with black pencil inlay. The 2nd floor features 9' ceilings that give a very grand feel and has 4 nice sized bedrooms. There is custom trim work throughout, and a hall laundry room with tile flooring and a barn door. The home also a new hall bath with custom tile work and new double bowl marble top vanity, toilet and tub. The main bedroom has a vaulted ceiling that incorporates the front dormer window and is as grand as it is elegant. There are two walk in closets in the master bedroom as well as a new master bathroom with custom tile floor, a 9' tall master shower with custom tile and stone inlay & stone shower floor, double sink marble top vanity and custom built-in shelving. The home also has new windows, roof, siding, HVAC, water heater, driveway, slate walkway, landscaping, appliances, kitchen, baths, flooring, rear patio and so much more. This home has every detail you have dreamed about in one package and is the home of your dreams. Do not delay in seeing this one of a kind, custom home
BRIGHT MLS #1000378745
May 25, 2017
Listed
$514,900
$213/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 2016
Sold
$150,000
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008083380
Oct 23, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 4, 2016
Listed
$165,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,010 (+9.0%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2025
$18,362 (+2.4%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2024
$17,926 (+4.0%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2023
$17,231 (+14.7%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2022
$15,021 (−38.6%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2021
$24,466 (+70.8%)
$118,740 + $326,690
$445,430
2020
$14,321 (+2.6%)
$85,280 + $160,190
$245,470
2019
$13,960 (+47.4%)
$85,280 + $160,190
$245,470
2018
$9,473 (+7.4%)
2017
$8,817 (+4.9%)
2015
$8,407 (+1.6%)
2014
$8,273 (+2.1%)
2013
$8,102 (+2.6%)
2011
$7,895 (+4.1%)
2010
$7,586
Tax history for 318 Rutgers Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,010 (+9.0%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2025
$18,362 (+2.4%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2024
$17,926 (+4.0%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2023
$17,231 (+14.7%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2022
$15,021 (−38.6%)
$118,740 + $378,700
$497,440
2021
$24,466 (+70.8%)
$118,740 + $326,690
$445,430
2020
$14,321 (+2.6%)
$85,280 + $160,190
$245,470
2019
$13,960 (+47.4%)
$85,280 + $160,190
$245,470
2018
$9,473 (+7.4%)
2017
$8,817 (+4.9%)
2015
$8,407 (+1.6%)
2014
$8,273 (+2.1%)
2013
$8,102 (+2.6%)
2011
$7,895 (+4.1%)
2010
$7,586
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
80 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
2,939
Year built
1943
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
43000108700
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Paved Driveway
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Attic
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Attic
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $160,190
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80.00 x 150.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $85,280
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,412
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $1,393
County Tax: $1,376
School Tax: $11,227
Tax Assessed Value: $245,470
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $13,995
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
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: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Cross Street: Yale
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,939
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1943
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000108700
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Strath Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Strath Haven High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
$820,000 – $992,000
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