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Off Market Aug 2010 for $350K

$611,597

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,312/mo

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609 Academy Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

About this home

If you are looking for a well-priced, affordable home in Swarthmore that's has been beautifully maintained and updated, here it is! The new flagstone walkway leading to the front door is generously sized. Freshly painted inside and out, you'll love the 'Pottery Barn' feel of this home. The spacious and sunny livingroom has a brick wood-burining fireplace and door to covered patio. The Formal Dining room holds a generously sized table, and the kitchen has access to the back patio. The familyroom is an addition, with a new powder room and french doors to the fabulous back patio and yard. All of the bedrooms are sunny and bright with lots of storage, and the bathrooms have been updated. The beautifully planted double wide lot, hardwood floors, new shed, new roof, new gutters with guards, new windows (some), new a/c and furnace. .. make this home a cut above the rest.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

2 spacesParking

Listed by Perri Evanson

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004887916

Redfin Estimate

$611,597

$262K since sold in August 2010$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 13.3% higher than the average sale price ($540K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$765,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,262 sq ft
629 University Pl, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$545,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,643 sq ft
418 E Country Club Ln, Wallingford, PA 19086
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$315,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,587 sq ft
608 Milmont Ave, Folsom, PA 19033
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$653,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,344 sq ft
345 Haverford Pl, Swarthmore, PA 19081
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$535,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,879 sq ft
113 Lombardy Dr, Wallingford, PA 19086
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$424,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,456 sq ft
913 Girard Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

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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

New listings for sale

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$550,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,788 sq ft
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(610) 822-3356
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$299,900
3 beds1.5 baths1,224 sq ft
1324 Parklane Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 565-1995
$429,900
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
519 Walnut Ln #1, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 388-3700
3D WALKTHROUGH
$205,000
2 beds2 baths1,050 sq ft
801 Yale Ave #912, Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 566-3000
EARLY ACCESS
$895,000
3 beds3 baths1,784 sq ft
603 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
$1,050,000
5 beds— baths2,637 sq ft
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Sale history for 609 Academy Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #5734183

Aug 20, 2010

Sold

$350,000

Jun 29, 2010

Listed

$349,900

BRIGHT MLS #1004887916

Aug 20, 2010

Sold

$350,000

Jun 30, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 29, 2010

Listed

$349,900

Public Records

Sep 6, 2002

Sold

$260,000

BRIGHT MLS #PADE182110

Jul 9, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Jul 8, 2002

Listed

$260,000

Public Records

Jul 18, 2001

Sold

$245,000

Public Records

Apr 30, 1997

Sold

$179,500

BRIGHT MLS #PADE315370

Feb 3, 1997

Listed

$179,500

Feb 3, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Feb 9, 1989

Sold

$169,500

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,030 (+9.0%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2025

$11,039 (+2.4%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2024

$10,777 (+4.0%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2023

$10,359 (+2.7%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2022

$10,085 (−38.6%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2021

$16,426 (+66.4%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2020

$9,870 (+2.6%)

$84,420 + $84,750

$169,170

2019

$9,621 (+1.7%)

$84,420 + $84,750

$169,170

2018

$9,462 (+2.3%)

2017

$9,249 (+4.9%)

2015

$8,819 (+1.6%)

2014

$8,679 (+2.1%)

2013

$8,498 (+2.6%)

2011

$8,281 (+4.1%)

2010

$7,957

Tax history for 609 Academy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,030 (+9.0%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2025

$11,039 (+2.4%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2024

$10,777 (+4.0%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2023

$10,359 (+2.7%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2022

$10,085 (−38.6%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2021

$16,426 (+66.4%)

$117,540 + $181,510

$299,050

2020

$9,870 (+2.6%)

$84,420 + $84,750

$169,170

2019

$9,621 (+1.7%)

$84,420 + $84,750

$169,170

2018

$9,462 (+2.3%)

2017

$9,249 (+4.9%)

2015

$8,819 (+1.6%)

2014

$8,679 (+2.1%)

2013

$8,498 (+2.6%)

2011

$8,281 (+4.1%)

2010

$7,957

*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

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,554

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Delaware County

APN

43000000200

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway

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
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Attic/House Fan

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished

Exterior

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

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Brick
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-de-sac, Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 104 X 115 Y
Tidal Water: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $169,170
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $7,957

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Oil, Gas, Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
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

Location Information
Cross Street: CORNELL
Directions: S on 320, L-Strath Haven, R-Cornell, R-Academy
Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,554
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 43000000200

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 • 1.0mi

9/10

Strath Haven High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

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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

7/10 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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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

$582,000 – $704,000

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Home values near 609 Academy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
613 Academy Rd, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$592,643
625 Academy Rd, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2278 Sq. Ft.	$807,242

Address	Redfin Estimate
617 Academy Rd, Swarthmore, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$591,710
616 Academy Rd, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$494,020

Address	Redfin Estimate
624 Academy Rd, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1488 Sq. Ft.	$511,278
620 Academy Rd, Swarthmore, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$445,384

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