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Sold for $276,500
    • $276,500

    1557 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    3beds
    1,529sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1957
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $289,600 Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $2,773 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $289,600

    $261,000 - $321,000

    $2,773/mo

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    What's special

    Updated replacement windowsThree bright bedroomsFirst floor powder roomDining roomCentral air conditioning
    - NEW Price $279,900. 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. This home comes with a Assurant One Year Home Warranty. 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!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mike Smith 610-304-7299,

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    Bought with:

    Joe Vaccone, RS359283

    SCOTT REALTY GROUP

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2111682MLS Logo

    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: $181/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $186,590
    • Annual tax amount: $8,100
    • 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

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/14/2026Sold$276,500-1.2%$181/sqft
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    8/17/2026Contingent$279,900$183/sqft
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    8/13/2026Price change$279,900-5.1%$183/sqft
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    8/3/2026Price change$294,900-6.4%$193/sqft
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    7/31/2026Listed for sale$314,900$206/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2111682 Report a problem
    7/31/2026Contingent$314,900$206/sqft
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    6/29/2026Pending sale$314,900$206/sqft
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    5/17/2026Price change$314,900-4.6%$206/sqft
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    5/4/2026Listed for sale$330,000$216/sqft
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    4/26/2026Contingent$330,000$216/sqft
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    4/17/2026Price change$330,000-5.7%$216/sqft
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    4/2/2026Listed for sale$349,900$229/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PADE2111682 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$7,475 +13%$186,590
    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
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19081

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    • 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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