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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $77,000 on Jul 31, 2002

509 ELM AVE

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,452 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.
2,439 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$77,000 · Jul 31, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,763 (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.$107,240 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,670
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,570
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$107,240
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,240

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
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(1)

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.

M
Beverly Hills Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Highland Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Upper Darby High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Upper Darby 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

509 Elm 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.

  • Among the smallest lots in Swarthmore 19081
  • Older than 89% 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 area1,452 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size2,439 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 509 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Living areabigger than1,452 ft²37% of homes41% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,439 ft²almost no homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192017% of homes11% of homes

About 509 Elm Ave

When did 509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Jul 31, 2002 for $77,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,452 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?

509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA is assigned to Beverly Hills Middle School (middle), rated C-; Highland Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Upper Darby High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Upper Darby School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is bigger than 37% of them (1,452 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,439 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1920 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 509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $4,763. The county assessed it at $107,240.

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