Professional Photos Coming! Magnificent 1900s Swarthmore home with unparalleled charm. Think soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, a classic wrap-around front porch, dual staircases and more. Wonderful location—just two blocks from the train and town center and directly across the street from Swarthmore College grounds. This stunning three-story home features six Bedrooms and two versatile Bonus Rooms (currently utilized as an Office and Yoga Room) across the upper floors. Enter through the Front Porch into a spectacular Living Room, complete with a gas fireplace, cozy built-in bench, and oversized diamond-pane windows that flood the space with natural light. A stunning Dining Room follows—big enough for your largest holiday table. The updated eat-in Kitchen with a new Samsung fridge is located at the rear of the home. There is also a Mud Room Suite in this area, offering a Powder Room, Laundry area, and ample storage for coats, boots, and backpacks. Here you will also discover a delightful and spacious Screened Porch—a serene retreat for quiet mornings or summer evening meals. Head up the grand staircase to the second floor where you will find the Primary Suite, offering a walk-in closet and ensuite Bath with a stall shower, jacuzzi tub and dark walnut vanity. On this level there are also two additional Bedrooms plus an Office (with a small balcony!) and a Hall Bath. The third floor offers three more spacious Bedrooms and a dedicated Yoga Room. There is a Hall Bath on this floor too with a tub/shower combination, crisp white subway tile and pretty glass doors that open to a linen closet (and there is a hook up for washer & dryer here too!). The Basement is unfinished, but provides significant storage. Outside, there is a fully fenced in area on the side of the house that was used as a dog run by the previous owners, where you will also find a patio. The driveway and rear of the home are conveniently accessed from Harvard Avenue. (follow the signs!). Walk to town, train, schools, town pool and more from this gem of a home - offering nearly 4000 square feet of space and historic charm. Swarthmore Borough is a small college town located just outside Philadelphia and 15 minutes from Philadelphia Airport. Award-winning schools including Strath Haven High School - which boasts the largest marching band in the state with one out of every three students at the school participating! Showings start Wednesday, May 13.
Coming soon 05/13
$940,000
212 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
6beds
3,276sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
0.44 Acres Lot
$279,900 Zestimate®
$287/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeanne Maillet 610-299-5630,
BHHS Fox & Roach-Media (610) 566-3000
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2113888
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,276
- Total interior livable area: 3,276 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,276
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 85.00 x 207.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 43000014000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Municipality: SWARTHMORE BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $287/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $455,230
- Annual tax amount: $18,312
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Kitchen Fridge, Washer, Dryer All In As Is Condition At Time Of Settlement.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$279,900
$238,000 - $325,000
$2,181/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2019 | Sold | $617,000+460.9%$188/sqft |
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| 6/12/2014 | Sold | $110,000-1.8%$34/sqft |
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| 5/16/2014 | Price change | $112,000-0.9%$34/sqft |
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| 3/28/2014 | Price change | $113,000-3.4%$34/sqft |
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| 2/26/2014 | Price change | $117,000-2.4%$36/sqft |
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| 2/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $119,900$37/sqft |
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| 12/18/2013 | Listing removed | $119,900$37/sqft |
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| 10/22/2013 | Price change | $119,900-7.7%$37/sqft |
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| 10/5/2013 | Price change | $129,8990%$40/sqft |
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| 10/1/2013 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$40/sqft |
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| 9/23/2013 | Price change | $134,8980%$41/sqft |
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| 9/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $134,900+34.9%$41/sqft |
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| 3/22/2012 | Sold | $100,000-10.7%$31/sqft |
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| 12/16/2011 | Listing removed | $112,000$34/sqft |
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| 9/1/2011 | Price change | $112,000-8.6%$34/sqft |
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| 6/1/2011 | Price change | $122,500-5%$37/sqft |
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| 4/2/2011 | Price change | $128,900-4.4%$39/sqft |
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| 3/7/2011 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$41/sqft |
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| 2/1/2011 | Listed for sale | $139,900$43/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,628 +2.1% | $102,350 |
| 2024 | $3,554 +4.5% | $102,350 |
| 2023 | $3,399 +3.3% | $102,350 |
| 2022 | $3,290 | $102,350 |
| 2021 | $3,290 +882.7% | $102,350 +66.9% |
| 2020 | $335 -1.5% | $61,310 |
| 2019 | $340 -89.9% | $61,310 |
| 2018 | $3,358 +898% | $61,310 |
| 2017 | $336 | $61,310 |
| 2016 | $336 -2% | $61,310 |
| 2015 | $343 +2% | $61,310 |
| 2014 | $336 +2.8% | $61,310 |
| 2013 | $327 +0.8% | $61,310 |
| 2012 | $325 +2.3% | $61,310 |
| 2011 | $318 | $61,310 |
| 2010 | $318 +9.7% | $61,310 |
| 2009 | $290 | $61,310 |
| 2008 | $290 +8.3% | $61,310 |
| 2007 | $267 -2% | $61,310 |
| 2006 | $273 | $61,310 |
| 2005 | $273 | $61,310 |
| 2004 | $273 +8.5% | $61,310 |
| 2003 | $251 +7.9% | $61,310 |
| 2002 | $233 | $61,310 |
| 2000 | $233 | $61,310 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$5,925/mo
Principal & interest
$4578
Property taxes
$1347
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Swarthmore-Rutledge SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Strath Haven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Strath Haven High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Wallingford-swarthmore
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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- Pennsylvania
- Delaware County
- Swarthmore
- 19081
- 212 S Chester Rd






