Welcome home to this warm and inviting cape cod colonial tucked away on a private, quaint street in the highly coveted Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Warmth and character are abundant upon entering this home, from the original wood flooring to the welcoming fireplace. Large windows in the living room and dining room add old world charm and wonderful natural lighting. There are 2 additional main floor rooms that can be used as bedrooms, office, or additional den space plus a full bathroom with standing shower. Upstairs you'll find two spacious en suite bedrooms complete with large closets, extra storage and full bathroom in each! This home also features a fabulous breezeway and hardscape patio with an adorable "secret garden" and built in planting box ready for your favorite herbs and flowers. You will love the spacious rear yard, perfect for entertaining, complete with wooden fencing, beautiful trees and mature landscaping. 2 Car Detached garage provides plenty of storage for all your tools and automobiles. Close to downtown Swarthmore, which features restaurants, salons, cafes, and small business shopping, including the Swarthmore Co-op, and is also home to one of the area's highest-rated Farmer's Markets, Also near Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, and the Swarthmore train station. A quick drive to downtown Media, which is bustling with shopping, eateries, and nightlife. Minutes from major highways, making a short commute to downtown Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport. Don't miss out on this charming Swarthmore gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
9,540 sq ftLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
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Market trends in 19081, PA
Last updated October 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
28
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Sale history for 546 Rutgers Ave
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADE2006508
Oct 20, 2021
Sold
$460,000
$241/sq ft
Sep 6, 2021
Pending
—
Sep 3, 2021
Listed
$429,000
$224/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE247594
Sep 3, 1999
Sold
$239,000
$125/sq ft
May 18, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Mar 2, 1999
Listed
$239,000
$125/sq ft
Immaculate Cape In Great Neighborhood
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,003 (+9.0%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2025
$11,014 (+2.4%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2024
$10,752 (+4.0%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2023
$10,336 (+2.7%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2022
$10,062 (−38.6%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2021
$16,389 (+56.2%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2020
$10,491 (+2.6%)
$83,190 + $96,630
$179,820
2019
$10,227 (+1.7%)
$83,190 + $96,630
$179,820
2018
$10,058 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,831 (+4.9%)
2015
$9,374 (+1.6%)
2014
$9,225 (+2.1%)
2013
$9,033 (+2.6%)
2011
$8,803 (+4.1%)
2010
$8,458
Tax history for 546 Rutgers Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,003 (+9.0%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2025
$11,014 (+2.4%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2024
$10,752 (+4.0%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2023
$10,336 (+2.7%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2022
$10,062 (−38.6%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2021
$16,389 (+56.2%)
$115,840 + $182,540
$298,380
2020
$10,491 (+2.6%)
$83,190 + $96,630
$179,820
2019
$10,227 (+1.7%)
$83,190 + $96,630
$179,820
2018
$10,058 (+2.3%)
2017
$9,831 (+4.9%)
2015
$9,374 (+1.6%)
2014
$9,225 (+2.1%)
2013
$9,033 (+2.6%)
2011
$8,803 (+4.1%)
2010
$8,458
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
71 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
9,540 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,912
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
43000110500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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