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$634,590$335 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $972,425 on Apr 27, 2023

242 BOWDOIN AVE

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,894 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$635K
$605K low$664K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$972,425 · Apr 27, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,154 (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.$311,330 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$194,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$311,330
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,330

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.0.24
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(3)

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 · 0.7 mi
M
Strath Haven Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Strath Haven High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

242 Bowdoin 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.

  • Worth more than 75% of homes in Delaware County
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Delaware County
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Swarthmore
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Delaware County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Delaware County

What homes are worth in Swarthmore 19081

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$154K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 60% of 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.

Estimated value$634,590
CheaperTypical $558,585Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$335
CheaperTypical $275Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,894 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 242 Bowdoin Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmoreSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$634,59043% of homes60% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33575% of homes82% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,894 ft²35% of homes53% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac43% of homes60% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than192431% of homes19% of homes13% of homes

About 242 Bowdoin Ave

How much is 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA is $634,590 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $605,282 to $663,898. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Apr 27, 2023 for $972,425, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,894 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?

242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

242 Bowdoin 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 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is worth more than 60% of them ($634,590 against a typical $558,585), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($335 against a typical $275), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,894 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1924 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 75% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Bowdoin Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $12,154. The county assessed it at $311,330.

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