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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $450,000 on Jun 21, 2019

209 COLLEGE AVE

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,788 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
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.$450,000 · Jun 21, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,698 (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.$427,710 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$148,950
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$278,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$427,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$427,710

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyDELAWARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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(2)

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 · 0.1 mi
M
Strath Haven Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Strath Haven High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

209 College 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 85% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Swarthmore
  • Among the oldest homes in Swarthmore 19081

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 area2,788 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 209 College Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmoreSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Living areabigger than2,788 ft²71% of homes82% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac19% of homes40% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than18902% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 209 College Ave

When did 209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Jun 21, 2019 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,788 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?

209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

209 College 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 209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is bigger than 82% of them (2,788 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1890 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 209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 209 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $16,698. The county assessed it at $427,710.

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