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Last sold for $765,000 on Jul 16, 2003

139 RUTGERS AVE

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
0
Baths
6,739 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$765,000 · Jul 16, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,780 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$890,870 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$119,830
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$771,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$890,870
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$890,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyDELAWARE
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.41
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Swarthmore-rutledge SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Strath Haven Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Strath Haven High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Wallingford-Swarthmore School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19081These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,528
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,245 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,187
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,591
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

139 Rutgers Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Swarthmore
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
  • Older than 85% of homes in Delaware County

How it measures up in Swarthmore 19081

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swarthmore 19081.

Living area6,739 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,802 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 139 Rutgers Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmoreSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Living areabigger than6,739 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac77% of homes84% of homes83% of homes
Year builtnewer than192535% of homes20% of homes15% of homes

About 139 Rutgers Ave

When did 139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Jul 16, 2003 for $765,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 6,739 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?

139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

What schools serve 139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA is assigned to Swarthmore-rutledge School (elementary), rated A+; Strath Haven Middle School (middle), rated A+; Strath Haven High School (high), rated A. All sit in Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is bigger than almost all of them (6,739 ft² against a typical 1,802 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1925 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 139 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $34,780. The county assessed it at $890,870.

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