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    • Price cut: $15K (8/13)
    $279,900

    1557 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

    3beds
    1,529sqft
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    $1,929/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1957
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $289,700 Zestimate®
    $183/sqft
    $-- HOA

    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 6105661100

    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: $183/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

        Estimated market value

        $289,700

        $267,000 - $316,000

        $3,043/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        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
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        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
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        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
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 19081

        Getting around

        53 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        22 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Ridley

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