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$383,879$246 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $230,000 on Dec 24, 2014

526 MICHIGAN AVE

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,560 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$384K
$357K low$411K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Dec 24, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,743 (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.$199,510 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$80,470
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,040
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$199,510
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$199,510

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.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
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

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Ridley High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Grace Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Ridley Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi

District: Ridley 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

526 Michigan 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 less than 78% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% 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
$160K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 22% 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$383,879
CheaperTypical $565,159Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$246
CheaperTypical $281Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,808 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 526 Michigan Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$383,87922% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24633% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²41% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac50% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than195250% of homes56% of homes

About 526 Michigan Ave

How much is 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA is $383,879 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $356,845 to $410,913. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Dec 24, 2014 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?

526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA is assigned to Ridley High School (high), rated C+; Grace Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ridley Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Ridley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is worth more than 22% of them ($383,879 against a typical $565,159), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($246 against a typical $281), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,808 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1952 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 43% 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 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 526 Michigan Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $7,743. The county assessed it at $199,510.

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