OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2017 for $435K

$786,167

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,020/mo

•

2,460

sq ft

534 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

About this home

We are proud to offer this Classic stone colonial featuring 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath. Hardwood floors throughout that have been refinished and every room has been freshly painted. All the rooms are generously sized. Original owners extended the kitchen to include a sunny breakfast room and added a large 4th bedroom on the second floor. En Suite bath in main bedroom, stairs to large attic where you can store your extra belongings. All the rooms are filled with natural light. Formal living room with fireplace leads to side screened in porch; family room with a wonderful view of the back yard. Separate dining room; vintage kitchen with pass through to the breakfast room. Nice back patio where you can relax and watch the birds. Solid 2 car garage and plenty of additional off street parking. Central air conditioning and oil heat. New 200 amp electric service. The present owners have enjoyed this home since 1952. Blocks from downtown Swarthmore where you can enjoy the Saturday Farmers Market and the Co-op as well as the new Swarthmore Inn. Easy Commute on the R-3 to downtown Philadelphia and a 15 minute drive to the Airport. All this in the highly rated Wallingford-Swarthmore Schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$320Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Anne Marie Muhlenberg • D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC

•610-543-0560 (broker)

Bought with Michael Kelczewski • Monument Sotheby's International Realty

•302-654-6500 (broker)

•admin@bfpsir.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000469191

Redfin Estimate

$786,167

$351K since sold in September 2017$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($800K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$720,532
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,088 sq ft
532 Bryn Mawr Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$765,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,262 sq ft
629 University Pl, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$703,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,631 sq ft
118 Cameron Dr, Wallingford, PA 19086
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$825,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,445 sq ft
411 Drexel Pl, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$875,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft
740 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$910,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,200 sq ft
300 Barry Ln, Wallingford, PA 19086

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Market trends in 19081, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$370K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

19 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 534 Rutgers Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,768 (+9.0%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2025

$16,304 (+2.4%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2024

$15,917 (+12.9%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2023

$14,097 (+2.7%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2022

$13,724 (−38.6%)

$118,800 + $288,160

$406,960

2021

$22,353 (+73.2%)

$118,800 + $288,160

$406,960

2020

$12,905 (+2.6%)

$85,320 + $135,870

$221,190

2019

$12,580 (+1.7%)

$85,320 + $135,870

$221,190

2018

$12,372 (+2.3%)

2017

$12,093 (+4.9%)

2015

$11,531 (+1.6%)

2014

$11,347 (+2.1%)

2013

$11,112 (+2.6%)

2011

$10,828 (+4.3%)

2010

$10,381

Tax history for 534 Rutgers Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,768 (+9.0%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2025

$16,304 (+2.4%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2024

$15,917 (+12.9%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2023

$14,097 (+2.7%)

$118,800 + $322,900

$441,700

2022

$13,724 (−38.6%)

$118,800 + $288,160

$406,960

2021

$22,353 (+73.2%)

$118,800 + $288,160

$406,960

2020

$12,905 (+2.6%)

$85,320 + $135,870

$221,190

2019

$12,580 (+1.7%)

$85,320 + $135,870

$221,190

2018

$12,372 (+2.3%)

2017

$12,093 (+4.9%)

2015

$11,531 (+1.6%)

2014

$11,347 (+2.1%)

2013

$11,112 (+2.6%)

2011

$10,828 (+4.3%)

2010

$10,381

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,844

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Delaware County

APN

43000110200

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
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage

Interior

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

Interior Information
Entry Location: Center Hall
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

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

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Roof
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X150
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,460
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $221,190
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $12,373

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
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: MARIETTA
Directions: 320 South to Left on Strath Haven Ave to Right onto Rugters house on Right
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,844
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000110200

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Swarthmore-Rutledge School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Swarthmore, PA • 19081

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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

$747,000 – $905,000

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Home values near 534 Rutgers Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
519 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3148 Sq. Ft.	$833,946
516 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2368 Sq. Ft.	$738,195

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2417 Sq. Ft.	$789,484
528 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3128 Sq. Ft.	$862,005

Address	Redfin Estimate
529 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$697,183
520 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$714,718

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