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217 S SWARTHMORE AVE

RIDLEY PARK, PA 19078
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,186 (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.$159,410 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,790
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,410
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,410

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.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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

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

E
Leedom Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Ridley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Ridley High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Ridley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19078These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,786
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,214 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,053
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,869
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

217 S Swarthmore 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Ridley Park 19078

How it measures up in Ridley Park 19078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridley Park 19078.

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,348 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 217 S Swarthmore Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidley Park 19078Delaware County
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²22% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²7% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than195457% of homes59% of homes

About 217 S Swarthmore Ave

When did 217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA last sell?

217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA?

217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA built?

217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA?

217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA is assigned to Leedom Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ridley Middle School (middle), rated B-; Ridley High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Ridley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA compare to other homes in Ridley Park 19078?

Among the 3,714 homes in Ridley Park 19078, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,348 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1954 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 S Swarthmore Ave, Ridley Park, PA was $6,186. The county assessed it at $159,410.

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