651 North Chester Road
Description
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!
- Listed by: Steven Christie 610.389.2810 stevenchristie4@gmail.com • KW Greater West Chester
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$807,000
Avg days on market
7
Sale-to-list ratio
104.4%
Swarthmore, PA
9 comparable properties found
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- Square Feet
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- Bathrooms
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- Square Feet
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Location
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1Property Information for 651 North Chester Road
- Taxes: $16,912 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- 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
- Stories: 3
- Year Built: 1927
- Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,019 SF
- School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
- School District County ID: 300200396626
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: DELAWARE
- MLS Area: Swarthmore Boro (10443)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- 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
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- 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
- 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 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 Type: Sitting Room
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- 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 Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Recessed
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
- 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 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 Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- 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 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 Type: Bathroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- 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 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 Type: Bathroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 2
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Room Type: Half Bath
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,777.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,777.00
- Total SQFT: 2,777.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stucco
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 171.00 x 102.79
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 566090
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- 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: 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
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- 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
- List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
Property History for 651 North Chester Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $715,000 | — |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | — | |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | — | |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $700,000 | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $750,000 | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $799,900 | — |
| Feb 1, 2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008782852 | $499,900 | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008782852 | $539,900 | — |
| Jun 30, 2000 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE204082 | $291,500 | — |
| Apr 7, 2000 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE204082 | — | |
| Mar 30, 2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE204082 | $299,500 | — |
| Jan 20, 1998 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE321196 | $250,000 | — |
| Jan 2, 1998 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE321196 | — | |
| Jul 28, 1997 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE321196 | $282,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/30/2026 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $715,000 |
| 12/02/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | — |
| 12/02/2025 | Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | — |
| 10/27/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $700,000 |
| 09/24/2025 | Price Change BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $750,000 |
| 09/12/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE2099488 | $799,900 |
| 02/01/2010 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008782852 | $499,900 |
| 06/01/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008782852 | $539,900 |
| 06/30/2000 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE204082 | $291,500 |
| 04/07/2000 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE204082 | — |
| 03/30/2000 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE204082 | $299,500 |
| 01/20/1998 | Closed BRIGHT #PADE321196 | $250,000 |
| 01/02/1998 | Pending BRIGHT #PADE321196 | — |
| 07/28/1997 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PADE321196 | $282,500 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 651 North Chester Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 651 North Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081 | $715,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,777 | 10,019 |
$715,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,777 | 10,193 | |
$436,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,578 | 11,108 | |
$235,000 | 5 | 4 | – | 15,000 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 5,308 | 19,471 | |
$515,000 | 4 | 4 | – | 18,723 | |
– | 5 | 4 | 2,427 | 17,729 | |
$772,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,750 | 15,619 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,210 | 9,757 | |
$861,725 | 4 | 3 | 3,012 | 16,245 | |
$772,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,664 | 33,018 | |
$414,000 | 5 | 5 | 3,300 | 0 | |
$1,250,000 | 5 | 4 | 3,018 | 11,761 | |
$352,500 | 4 | 1 | 2,100 | 9,670 | |
$700,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,428 | 13,939 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,420 | 15,420 |
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