651 North Chester Road

Closed 1/30/26
Closed 1/30/26
Exterior Front
Exterior Dusk
Front Walkway
Entrance Foyer
Front Door Entry
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Area
Dining Area
Dining Area
Reading Nook
Family Room
Family Room
Family Room
Gas Fireplace
Kitchen
Granite Tops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Gas Cooking
Pantry
Walk-in Pantry
Main Bedroom
Main Bedroom
Main Bedroom
Sitting Room/Office
Sitting Room/Office
Main Bath
Main Bath
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #2
Bedroom #3
Bedroom #3
Hall Bathroom #2
Walk-in Shower
Upstairs Hallway
Upstairs Hallway
Bedroom #4
Bedroom #5
Hall Bathroom #3
Hall Bathroom #3
Basement
Stone Walkways
Deck w/Pergola
Deck with Pergola and Awning
Back Patio
Fenced Yard
Extensive Landscaping
Professional Landscaping
Exterior Back
Main Level
2nd Level
3rd Level
Basement Floorplan
Last Sold Price
$715,000
5 beds2,777 sqft$257/sqft
651 N Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Description

Welcome to 651 N Chester Rd (AKA 5 Swarthmore Place) — a beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence nestled in the heart of Swarthmore Borough, one of Delaware County’s most charming and sought-after communities. Located in the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, this home offers a rare blend of character, space, and location. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature gardens, stone walkways, and a fenced backyard, this home showcases distinctive architecture that...Welcome to 651 N Chester Rd (AKA 5 Swarthmore Place) — a beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence nestled in the heart of Swarthmore Borough, one of Delaware County’s most charming and sought-after communities. Located in the award-winning Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, this home offers a rare blend of character, space, and location. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot with mature gardens, stone walkways, and a fenced backyard, this home showcases distinctive architecture that reflects the timeless appeal of Swarthmore’s historic homes. Step through the arched front door into a spacious foyer with coat closet and immediately feel the warm, inviting character this home offers. The main level features a gracious living room to the left and an open-concept layout to the right that includes a gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances—including a 5-burner gas stove with hood vent, dishwasher, refrigerator—and a walk-in pantry. The kitchen flows into a large dining area and cozy family room centered around an Inglenook-style gas fireplace. A single glass French door from the family room leads to a large deck with pergola, perfect for outdoor dining or relaxing. Rounding out the main level, there is a charming reading/sitting nook tucked just off the foyer, offering a quiet spot to unwind, work, or enjoy a book
The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with an attached office or sitting room. Walk-in closet and additional closet space. The main bath features a tub/shower combination with timeless tilework. Two additional generously sized bedrooms share a tiled hall bath with walk-in shower. The third floor offers two more bedrooms and another full bath with a stall shower—ideal for guests, home offices, or creative space. The lower level includes a stone foundation, half bath, ample storage, and access to the 2-car attached garage. The backyard is a peaceful retreat with mature plantings, a patio area, and fenced yard. Swarthmore Borough is known for its tree-lined streets, vibrant community, and small-town charm. Residents enjoy easy access to local shops, cafes, the train station with direct service to Center City Philadelphia, and nearby parks and green spaces. This one-of-a-kind home combines architectural charm with thoughtful updates, ready for its next chapter. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Swarthmore!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/30/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Steven Christie • KW Greater West Chester
    P: (610)-389-2810 stevenchristie4@gmail.com

Property Details for 651 North Chester Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PADE2099488
Days on Market
82
Taxes
$16,912 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1927
Lot Size
0.23 AC / 10,019 SF
County
Delaware County
Tax ID Number
43-00-01196-00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
09-12-2025
Subdivision
SWARTHMORE
Subdivision
SWARTHMORE (DELAWARE PA)
Cross Street
Swarthmore Place
Municipality
SWARTHMORE BORO
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,777.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
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Building Information for 651 North Chester Road

Stories3Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,019 SF

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Property Information for 651 North Chester Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
  • School District County ID: 300200396626
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DELAWARE
  • MLS Area: Swarthmore Boro (10443)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $433,210
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,677
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $282,010
  • City Town Tax: $1,731
  • Land Assessed Value: $151,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R-10
  • Zoning: R10
  • Zoning Dscrp: RES
  • Tax Lot: 068-000
  • School Tax: $13,503
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
  • Stories: Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 3
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Countertop(s) - Granite, Lighting - Recessed, Lighting - Pendants, Double Sink, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Breakfast Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 6
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Attached Bathroom, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
Room 8
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 13
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 16
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower
Room 17
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 18
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,777.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 171.00 x 102.79
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 566090
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Motion Detectors
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Steam, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS

Property History for 651 North Chester Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 30, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2099488

$715,000—
Dec 2, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2099488

—
Dec 2, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PADE2099488

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/30/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PADE2099488

$715,000
12/02/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PADE2099488

—
12/02/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PADE2099488

—

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Schools near 651 North Chester Road

This home is within Wallingford-Swarthmore School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
Public - K to 5
Strath Haven Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Strath Haven High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School
PublicK to 5

Strath Haven Middle School
Public6 to 8

Strath Haven High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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2,777
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