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Last sold for $290,000 on Mar 24, 1999

205 ELM AVE

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
6
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
3,024 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1891
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Mar 24, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,420 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$430,830 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$171,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$259,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$430,830
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$430,830

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyDelaware
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.48
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 0.2 mi
M
Strath Haven Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Strath Haven High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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%

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How this home compares

205 Elm 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
  • Among the oldest 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 area3,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1891
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 205 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmoreSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Living areabigger than3,024 ft²79% of homes87% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac85% of homes90% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than18912% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes

About 205 Elm Ave

When did 205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Mar 24, 1999 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,024 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?

205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1891, making it 135 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

205 Elm 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 205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is bigger than 87% of them (3,024 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1891 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 205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 205 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $24,420. The county assessed it at $430,830.

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