640 S Chester Rd is a 2,732 square foot house on a 8,494 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Swarthmore data, we estimate the home's value is $482,634.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
8,494 sq ftLot Size
$177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$482,634
$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 26.8% lower than the average sale price ($659K) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,440 (+5.8%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2025
$7,977 (+4.4%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2024
$7,643 (+3.9%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2023
$7,359 (+2.2%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2022
$7,200 (−35.4%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2021
$11,151 (+102.4%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2020
$5,510 (+2.4%)
$40,690 + $80,900
$121,590
2019
$5,380 (+1.5%)
$40,690 + $80,900
$121,590
2018
$5,303 (+2.4%)
2017
$5,180 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,002 (+1.6%)
2014
$4,923 (+2.5%)
2013
$4,803 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,637 (+4.6%)
2010
$4,432
Tax history for 640 S Chester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,440 (+5.8%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2025
$7,977 (+4.4%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2024
$7,643 (+3.9%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2023
$7,359 (+2.2%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2022
$7,200 (−35.4%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2021
$11,151 (+102.4%)
$67,650 + $204,270
$271,920
2020
$5,510 (+2.4%)
$40,690 + $80,900
$121,590
2019
$5,380 (+1.5%)
$40,690 + $80,900
$121,590
2018
$5,303 (+2.4%)
2017
$5,180 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,002 (+1.6%)
2014
$4,923 (+2.5%)
2013
$4,803 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,637 (+4.6%)
2010
$4,432
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
A
Residence District
The A Residence District is designed primarily to provide opportunities for low- to medium-density residential development to complement existing residences and neighborhoods. The A Residence District is also designed to permit various uses related to residential development; to establish regulations to maintain and/or improve the character of the district; and to create opportunities to conserve environmentally sensitive lands through an open space option for residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,732
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 2 STY HSE GAR 65 X 142 X IRR
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Off Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,494
Legal Block Number: 23
Municipality Name: SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.195
Depth Footage: 142
Front Footage: 65
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,732
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,494 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 42000658400
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sabold El School
Public 2-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Richardson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Springfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
10/10
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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
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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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
$459,000 – $556,000
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