Welcome to 381 East Swedesford Road, a charming and historically significant single-family home in Tredyffrin Township. Built in 1871 as a township schoolhouse, this distinctive property has been thoughtfully converted into a one-bedroom residence that offers unparalleled Old World Charm and detailing. An extraordinary home where no detail has been overlooked. A three-season front porch with brick flooring sets the tone and leads into the grand living and dining area, highlighted by soaring ELEVEN foot high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace with a colonial mantel and brick hearth. This is a versatile, open space. The owner’s bedroom features two walls of closet and windows with inside shutters and deep window sills. The eat-in kitchen offers knotty pine cabinetry and generous counter space. A full bathroom with a tiled shower is enhanced by a skylight that provides tremendous sun and light. A rear mudroom/vestibule connects directly to the oversized two-car garage and provides access to the finished lower level. The basement is a standout feature, showcasing exposed beams dating back over 150 years and a brick floor, heated by under-floor copper hot water radiation, sourced from Philadelphia. This level also includes a spacious laundry/storage room and a separate utility room. Set on a level one-acre lot with a circular driveway, the property also includes the original schoolhouse outhouse, adding to its unique provenance. Architectural details such as deep windowsills, period hardware, and original fixtures further distinguish the home. Whether you choose to reimagine the interior, expand the footprint, or enjoy it as it stands, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. Located close to the King of Prussia Town Center, the Gateway Shopping Center, Valley Forge and Wilson Farm Parks and the shops, restaurants, and train lines of the Main Line. All of this within the top-ranked Tredyffrin-Easttown School District. This is it. This is the one. Welcome home!
Wayne, located between St. Davids and Strafford, is a Main Line and rail-served Radnor Township neighborhood with a walkable downtown and leafy residential streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lancaster Avenue at Wayne Avenue, where sidewalk patios, indie boutiques, and coffee counters keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include the Anthony Wayne Theater, Terrain at Styer’s, and the Wayne Art Center. Stone colonials and Tudor revivals mix with newer townhomes, with pocket parks and mature trees softening the streetscape. SEPTA’s Wayne Station anchors daily routines, while the Radnor Trail threads a green corridor for walking and biking. Dining clusters along Lancaster Avenue, balancing date-night tables with casual takeout windows.
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Market insights
381 E Swedesford Rd · $499,000
DAYS ON MARKET
104 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.9%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$499,000
Median sale price in this area is $649,206. (30% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
16% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One fireplace with wood-burning design
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
One full bathroom (one full bath on main level)
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning (electric)
Heating provided by oil-fired systems: baseboard electric, radiant, hot water, and radiator
Electric hot water
Exterior features
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Home design
Detached property
Year built information from assessor
Parking
Detached oversized garage with 2 garage spaces
Driveway with space for 8 vehicles
Total of 10 garage and parking spaces
Construction
Stone construction
Stone foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The R-1 Residence Districts are designed to provide opportunities for moderate intensities of residential development in areas which are effectively served with roads, sewer and water facilities that can support such intensities of land use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Library
Recreation
Park & open space
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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 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, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Wayne, PA • 19087
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 2% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 381 E Swedesford Rd
$470,468
$29K under list price of $499K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $390K to $760K.