Google street view image for 517 Walnut Ln, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Off market jul 2011 for $854K

$1,425,431

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,283/mo

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517 Walnut Ln, Swarthmore, PA 19081

About this home

This lovely Thayer-style home built around 1917 is gracious living at it's best. Spacious formal living room is a feast for the eyes with charming fireplace and intricately carved wood mantle above a brick surround. There are so many exquisite features in this grand home that you absolutely must see for yourself. It is one of Swarthmore's finest residences with charm and character abounding in every room. You will find it a pleasure to show.

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Saundra Shepard • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-566-1100 (broker)

Bought with Carrie Piccard • D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC

•610-543-0560 (broker)

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004375210

Redfin Estimate

$1,425,431

$571K since sold in July 2011$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 15.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.23M) of 3 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,350,000
A
5 beds4.5 baths5,092 sq ft
419 Riverview Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,241,000
B
5 beds4 baths2,513 sq ft
510 Riverview Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,100,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths3,750 sq ft
105 Stratford Rd, Wallingford, PA 19086

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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

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
400 Dickinson Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$650,000
4 beds2 baths2,102 sq ft
400 Dickinson Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 358-5000
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,240,000
6 beds3.5 baths4,301 sq ft
400 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 566-3000
$699,900
4 beds2 baths2,210 sq ft
4 Swarthmore Pl, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 363-4300
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$156,000
1 bed1 bath609 sq ft
107 Rutgers Ave Unit A-2, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 566-3000
OPEN THU, 5:30PM TO 6:30PM
$456,000
2 beds1 bath1,390 sq ft
315 Union Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(215) 627-3500
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Sale history for 517 Walnut Ln

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 15, 2011

Sold

$838,500

TREND #5879379

Jul 13, 2011

Sold

$854,000

Apr 29, 2011

Listed

$914,900

BRIGHT MLS #1004375210

Jul 13, 2011

Sold

$854,000

Apr 29, 2011

Listed

$914,900

Apr 29, 2011

Listing Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #1009012974

Jan 20, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 2010

Listed

$914,900

BRIGHT MLS #1006439030

Sep 22, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Sep 22, 2008

Listed

$849,900

BRIGHT MLS #PADE387742

Sep 26, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Apr 14, 2007

Listed

$997,000

Public Records

Oct 1, 1979

Sold

$120,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,909 (+9.0%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2025

$21,940 (+2.4%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2024

$21,419 (+4.0%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2023

$20,589 (+2.7%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2022

$20,044 (−38.6%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2021

$32,646 (+46.1%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2020

$22,341 (+2.6%)

$147,610 + $235,320

$382,930

2019

$21,778 (+1.7%)

$147,610 + $235,320

$382,930

2018

$21,418 (+2.3%)

2017

$20,937 (+4.9%)

2015

$19,963 (+1.6%)

2014

$19,645 (+2.1%)

2013

$19,237 (+2.6%)

2011

$18,746 (+4.1%)

2010

$18,012

Tax history for 517 Walnut Ln

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,909 (+9.0%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2025

$21,940 (+2.4%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2024

$21,419 (+4.0%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2023

$20,589 (+2.7%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2022

$20,044 (−38.6%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2021

$32,646 (+46.1%)

$198,040 + $396,330

$594,370

2020

$22,341 (+2.6%)

$147,610 + $235,320

$382,930

2019

$21,778 (+1.7%)

$147,610 + $235,320

$382,930

2018

$21,418 (+2.3%)

2017

$20,937 (+4.9%)

2015

$19,963 (+1.6%)

2014

$19,645 (+2.1%)

2013

$19,237 (+2.6%)

2011

$18,746 (+4.1%)

2010

$18,012

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.71 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,225

Year built

1917

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Delaware County

APN

43000130900

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Street
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage, Other

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Dining Area
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Stone
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 126X241
Tidal Water: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $382,930
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $18,550

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Gas, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Middle Or Junior School: STRATH HAVEN
High School: STRATH HAVEN
School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE

Location Information
Cross Street: HILLBORN
Directions: From 320 & Baltimore Pike, S-320, R-Ogden, R-Walnut
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,225
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000130900

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Strath Haven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Strath Haven High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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Estimated sale price

$1.36M – $1.64M

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Home values near 517 Walnut Ln

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Walnut Ln Apt 3, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$352,546
525 Walnut Ln, Swarthmore, PA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4496 Sq. Ft.	$1,631,085

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Walnut Ln Apt 2, Swarthmore, PA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2802 Sq. Ft.	$296,603
511 Walnut Ln, Swarthmore, PA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3549 Sq. Ft.	$1,260,856

Address	Redfin Estimate
535 Walnut Ln, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$707,426
503 Walnut Ln, Swarthmore, PA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5338 Sq. Ft.	$1,565,711

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