Open House Sunday May 17, 2026 - 12:00-2:00 Welcome to 1557 Blackrock Road a twin home nestled in the heart of Swarthmorewood. This Twin home (not a townhouse) features a spacious living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen with access to a deck, and a first floor powder room. Three bright bedrooms and a main bathroom on the second floor. Finished walkout basement perfect for a family room, office or workout area. Utility room with room enough for a handyman's work area. This home features central air conditioning for those hot summer days. Updated replacement windows. Good size fenced in backyard great for children and pets to play in and still have space for a garden. A shed is conveniently located here for all your lawn furniture and lawn care items. A true family home, where the owners have raised their five children.. Conveniently located to great area shopping, parks, playgrounds, schools, dining, community events, public transportation and so much more nearby! Close to I95, 476, and Philadelphia International airport!
For sale
Price cut: $19.9K (4/17)
$330,000
1557 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
3beds
1,529sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
3,920 Square Feet Lot
$328,200 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated replacement windowsThree bright bedroomsFirst floor powder roomDining roomCentral air conditioning
- 41 days |
- 1,507 |
- 44 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike Smith 610-304-7299,
Coldwell Banker Realty 6105661100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2111682
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Workshop,Shelving,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,836
- Total interior livable area: 1,529 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
- Finished area below ground: 305
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,920 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27.00 x 106.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 38020020500
- Zoning: R-10 SINGLE FAMILY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Masonry
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Swarthmorewood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,590
- Annual tax amount: $7,474
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Seller Is Willing To Leave All Furniture In Property, He Will Not Need Them.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$328,200
$312,000 - $345,000
$2,804/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $330,000$216/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADE2111682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2026 | Contingent | $330,000$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2111682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Price change | $330,000-5.7%$216/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2111682 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $349,900$229/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2111682 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,614 +2.1% | $186,590 |
| 2024 | $6,479 +4.5% | $186,590 |
| 2023 | $6,197 +3.3% | $186,590 |
| 2022 | $5,998 | $186,590 |
| 2021 | $5,998 +992.5% | $186,590 +85.6% |
| 2020 | $549 -1.5% | $100,540 |
| 2019 | $558 -89.9% | $100,540 |
| 2018 | $5,507 +898% | $100,540 |
| 2017 | $552 -2% | $100,540 |
| 2016 | $563 | $100,540 |
| 2015 | $563 | $100,540 |
| 2014 | $563 +4.8% | $100,540 |
| 2013 | $537 +0.8% | $100,540 |
| 2012 | $533 +2.3% | $100,540 |
| 2011 | $521 | $100,540 |
| 2010 | $521 +9.7% | $100,540 |
| 2009 | $475 | $100,540 |
| 2008 | $475 +8.3% | $100,540 |
| 2007 | $438 -2% | $100,540 |
| 2006 | $447 | $100,540 |
| 2005 | $447 | $100,540 |
| 2004 | $447 +8.5% | $100,540 |
| 2003 | $412 | $100,540 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,091/mo
Principal & interest
$1618
Property taxes
$473
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Grace Park El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Ridley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Ridley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Ridley
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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