This rock solid brick twin is ready to go! Located in the desired Swarthmorewood section of Ridley Township and close to schools and parks. Enter into the living room with oak hardwood floors and lots of windows. The living room opens up directly to the dining room for a nice open feel, also with hardwood floors. The kitchen has oak cabinets, gas cooking and access to the enclosed back porch perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs there are 3 nicely sized bedrooms and nice hall bath with newer fixtures. The entire home has beautiful hardwoods throughout giving a nice, clean feel. The basement has laundry and could be easily finished if desired. The backyard is a nice size and the driveway and street offer ample parking!! A move in ready home in a great neighborhood!
TownhomeProperty Type
1955Year Built
3,006 sq ftLot Size
$263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Erica Deuschle• BHHS Fox & Roach-Haverford
This FABULOUS updated & upscale brick twin backs up to open space & sits on a charming cul-de-sac. A beautiful new front door welcomes you to the gorgeous living room & formal dining rooms with newly refinished parquet hardwood floors. Updated gourmet E/I kitchen w/ newer appliances, flooring, cabinets & new countertops, too! The pretty staircase takes one upto the large master bedroom, updated hall bath + 2 more bedrooms. .. all with newly refinished h/w floors! Enjoy the serene views from the lovely 3 season room which spills onto the pretty fenced-in yard & open space for great summer entertaining. The pristine basement is ready for your finishing & has new windows too. Brand new windows, exterior doors, paint, A/C, H/W heater, light fx, bath vanity & toilet, just refinished h/w floors & more. Newer heater & roof. Clean landscaping. Fenced yard. Updated in & out. Fabulous location. Close to schools, Swarthmore College, parks, libraries, shopping, hospitals, airport, trains, bus, I-95,I-476,K of P, Phila, Wilm & bridges
Public Records
Apr 27, 2011
Sold
$100,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,596 (+13.0%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2025
$6,721 (+2.1%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2024
$6,584 (+4.5%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2023
$6,297 (+3.3%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2022
$6,095 (−35.4%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2021
$9,435 (+77.8%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2020
$5,306 (+1.9%)
$29,260 + $64,670
$93,930
2019
$5,209 (+1.3%)
$29,260 + $64,670
$93,930
2018
$5,144
2017
$5,144 (+2.6%)
2015
$5,012 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,001 (+2.9%)
2013
$4,858 (+3.0%)
2011
$4,718 (+8.1%)
2010
$4,362
Tax history for 848 Colwell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,596 (+13.0%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2025
$6,721 (+2.1%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2024
$6,584 (+4.5%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2023
$6,297 (+3.3%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2022
$6,095 (−35.4%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2021
$9,435 (+77.8%)
$57,310 + $132,300
$189,610
2020
$5,306 (+1.9%)
$29,260 + $64,670
$93,930
2019
$5,209 (+1.3%)
$29,260 + $64,670
$93,930
2018
$5,144
2017
$5,144 (+2.6%)
2015
$5,012 (+0.2%)
2014
$5,001 (+2.9%)
2013
$4,858 (+3.0%)
2011
$4,718 (+8.1%)
2010
$4,362
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
33 ft.
Lot depth
84 ft.
Lot size
3,006 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,224
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
38020038000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
B
Residential District
The B Residential Districts are composed of certain medium density residential areas of the Township representing one dwelling, plus certain open areas where similar residential development appears likely to occur. The regulations for these districts are designed to stabilize and protect the essential characteristics of the districts and promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life. To these ends, development is limited to medium density concentration, permitting primarily single- and two-family dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $64,670
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened
Roof: Flat
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 33.00 x 84.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $29,260
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,224
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $870
County Tax: $513
School Tax: $3,826
Tax Assessed Value: $93,930
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $5,209
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: RIDLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,224
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,006 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Delaware County
APN: 38020038000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Grace Park El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
5/10
Ridley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
Ridley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
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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
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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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
$306,000 – $370,000
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