Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $136,000 on Aug 21, 1985
218 CORNELL AVE
SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,413 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$136,000 · Aug 21, 1985
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,824 (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.$379,720 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$379,720
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$379,720
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyDELAWARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.39
HeatingThe type of heating system 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
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
218 Cornell 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 79% of homes in Delaware County
- Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
- Older than 96% 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 area2,413 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,808 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 71% of homes nearby
Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger
Bigger than 83% of homes nearby
Year built1905
OlderTypical 1952Newer
Newer than 9% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Swarthmore | Swarthmore 19081 | Delaware County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,413 ft² | 57% of homes | 71% of homes | 79% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.39 ac | 75% of homes | 83% of homes | 82% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1905 | 15% of homes | 9% of homes | 4% of homes |
About 218 Cornell Ave
When did 218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?
218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Aug 21, 1985 for $136,000, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA?
218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,413 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.
When was 218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?
218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
How does 218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?
Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is bigger than 71% of them (2,413 ft² against a typical 1,808 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1905 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 218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 218 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $14,824. The county assessed it at $379,720.
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Closest homes
- 218 Cornell Ave67 ft · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,413 ft² · Sold $136K · Aug 1985
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- 214 Cornell Ave$958K110 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,122 ft² · Sold Jun 1977
- 224 Cornell Ave$1.4M168 ft · 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,684 ft² · Sold $1.3M · Mar 2025
- 210 Cornell Ave$783K181 ft · 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,004 ft² · Sold $543K · Apr 2013
- 215 Cornell Ave$1.2M178 ft · 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,895 ft² · Sold $1.1M · Dec 2024
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