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$553,209$408 / 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 93How 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

281 SWEDESFORD RD

MALVERN, PA 19355
3
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,357 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.
0.65 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$553K
$514K low$592K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$450 (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.$143,770 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$93,580
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$162,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,950

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.Ranch
CountyCHESTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.65
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

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

E
K.D. Markley Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Great Valley Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Great Valley High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Great Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19355These 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.70
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.83

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
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.31,804
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.841 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$152,676
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$188,510
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

281 Swedesford Rd 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 less than 78% of homes in Malvern 19355
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Chester County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Malvern 19355
  • Older than 75% of homes in Chester County

What homes are worth in Malvern 19355

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

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$320K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Malvern 19355.

How it measures up in Malvern 19355

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Malvern 19355.

Estimated value$553,209
CheaperTypical $747,966Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$408
CheaperTypical $293Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,357 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,596 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.65 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 281 Swedesford Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMalvern 19355Chester County
Estimated valuepricier than$553,20922% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40893% of homes96% of homes
Living areabigger than1,357 ft²9% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.65 ac59% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than196128% of homes25% of homes

About 281 Swedesford Rd

How much is 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA is $553,209 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $514,290 to $592,128. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA last sell?

281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA?

281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,357 square feet of living space and a 0.65-acre lot.

When was 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA built?

281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA?

281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA is assigned to K.D. Markley Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Great Valley Middle School (middle), rated A-; Great Valley High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Great Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA compare to other homes in Malvern 19355?

Among the 9,524 homes in Malvern 19355, it is worth more than 22% of them ($553,209 against a typical $747,966), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($408 against a typical $293), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,357 ft² against a typical 2,596 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.65 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1961 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Chester County, it is worth more than 47% 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 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA was $450. The county assessed it at $143,770.

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