801 S Chester Rd #501 is a 900 square foot condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 10, 2017 for $90,000. Based on Redfin's Swarthmore data, we estimate the home's value is $211,809.
Fresh paint and carpet light up in the sunshine of this north-facing flat. Two large bedrooms (each with a full bath) are set on opposite sides of the great room. This sought-after layout allows privacy and pretty views. A balcony off the great room is perfect for container gardening and has a peaceful view over the neighborhood. Enjoy the swimming pool and community room, while the Briarcliff attends to the lawn mowing and snow shoveling! The monthly fee includes all utilities except cable TV and telephone service. Perfectly located less than a mile from Swarthmore Borough shopping, library and train station. Move right in and enjoy!
BRIGHT MLS #PADE230536
Feb 17, 1999
Sold
$63,000
$70/sq ft
Dec 16, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Jan 20, 1998
Listed
$63,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1983
Sold
$61,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,376 (+13.0%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2025
$3,872 (+2.1%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2024
$3,793 (+4.5%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2023
$3,628 (+3.3%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2022
$3,512 (−35.4%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2021
$5,437 (+47.1%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2020
$3,697 (+1.9%)
$21,600 + $43,840
$65,440
2019
$3,629 (+1.3%)
$21,600 + $43,840
$65,440
2018
$3,584
2017
$3,583 (+2.6%)
2015
$3,492 (+0.2%)
2014
$3,484 (+2.9%)
2013
$3,384 (+3.0%)
2011
$3,287 (+8.4%)
2010
$3,033
Tax history for 801 S Chester Rd #501
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,376 (+13.0%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2025
$3,872 (+2.1%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2024
$3,793 (+4.5%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2023
$3,628 (+3.3%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2022
$3,512 (−35.4%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2021
$5,437 (+47.1%)
$24,480 + $84,770
$109,250
2020
$3,697 (+1.9%)
$21,600 + $43,840
$65,440
2019
$3,629 (+1.3%)
$21,600 + $43,840
$65,440
2018
$3,584
2017
$3,583 (+2.6%)
2015
$3,492 (+0.2%)
2014
$3,484 (+2.9%)
2013
$3,384 (+3.0%)
2011
$3,287 (+8.4%)
2010
$3,033
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
APT
Apartment District
These district regulations are designed to provide areas for apartment development within the Township, where reasonable access to shopping, arterial streets and public transportation exists. It shall be the purpose of these districts to provide exclusively for multiple-family dwellings and appropriate support and accessory uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Condominium
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BRIARCLIFF CONDO
Living Sq. Ft: 900
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH CONDO UNIT 501
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Off Street
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,651
Legal Block Number: 81
Municipality Name: RIDLEY TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.4741
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 38020033963
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026