Charming Starter Home in the Award-Winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District! Welcome to 13 Chester Road, a delightful home offering the perfect opportunity to plant your roots in this sought-after community. Set back nicely from the road, this inviting three-bedroom, one-bathroom home boasts both charm and potential. Enjoy outdoor living year-round with two covered porches, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The spacious fenced backyard offers plenty of room for a play area, gardening, or even raised vegetable beds, thanks to its wonderful southern exposure. Inside, you'll find three well-sized bedrooms and the flexibility to customize the home to your liking. The one-car garage presents a fantastic opportunity for expansion—whether you envision a larger kitchen, a cozy family room, or additional living space. For comfort and efficiency, the home features a two-zone air conditioning system, allowing separate temperature control for the main and upper floors. Major upgrades include a new furnace (December 2022) and hot water heater (June 2022), providing peace of mind for years to come. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to personalize a home in a top-rated school district. Schedule your tour today and explore the possibilities! The house is being sold in as-is condition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$324Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Fernando Gallard• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Hong Jin• Keller Williams Real Estate - Media
This absolutely beautiful three bedroom 1 bath Colonial is what you have been waiting for. Located in Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, this gorgeous two story has been completely remodeled. Brand new custom Kitchen only a few weeks old with new appliances, new cabinets, new lighting fixtures, new floors and a beautiful counter with seating for two or three chairs and recessed lighting. Newly painted with rich golden colors the sellers paid attention to detail with the stainless sink with an extra high faucet for those large pots. Back door access from the Kitchen leads to a level rear fenced in yard with mature landscaping. The adjoining breakfast room and living room have rich new floors, newly painted with golden warm colors and newer tilt out windows. Nice size front porch for your entertaining. The back yard has a new deck for those outside cook outs. Second floor: The Master Bedroom is large with wall to wall carpets and plenty of closet space. Two more nice size bedrooms, one with beautiful hardwood floors, the other has carpeting, newer windows, newly painted with warm colors and plenty of closet space. The bathroom has been painted with a new vanity, new flooring and new lighting. Hallway has hardwood floors and nice size linen closet. Basement is large and unfinished with laundry area and plenty of storage. Floors and walls have been painted. Beautiful mature landscaping. * Ceiling fans * * Driveway has just been black topped Included: Play swing set * Refrigerator
Public Records
Jun 8, 2005
Sold
$192,000
$152/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADE152986
Apr 12, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jan 24, 2005
Listed
$192,000
$152/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 2004
Sold
$126,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 1994
Sold
$61,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,850 (+7.5%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2025
$9,163 (+2.4%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2024
$8,948 (+4.1%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2023
$8,597 (+2.2%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2022
$8,415 (−38.4%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2021
$13,671 (+83.7%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2020
$7,441 (+2.8%)
$58,970 + $69,430
$128,400
2019
$7,236 (+2.0%)
$58,970 + $69,430
$128,400
2018
$7,095 (+2.8%)
2017
$6,899 (+5.3%)
2015
$6,554 (+1.9%)
2014
$6,429 (+2.1%)
2013
$6,297 (+3.4%)
2011
$6,089 (+3.9%)
2010
$5,861
Tax history for 13 Chester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,850 (+7.5%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2025
$9,163 (+2.4%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2024
$8,948 (+4.1%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2023
$8,597 (+2.2%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2022
$8,415 (−38.4%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2021
$13,671 (+83.7%)
$108,370 + $142,600
$250,970
2020
$7,441 (+2.8%)
$58,970 + $69,430
$128,400
2019
$7,236 (+2.0%)
$58,970 + $69,430
$128,400
2018
$7,095 (+2.8%)
2017
$6,899 (+5.3%)
2015
$6,554 (+1.9%)
2014
$6,429 (+2.1%)
2013
$6,297 (+3.4%)
2011
$6,089 (+3.9%)
2010
$5,861
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
8,364 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,260
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
34000066200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener