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$1,102,223$288 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

605 ELM AVE

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,830 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.
0.58 ac
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.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,551 (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.$449,560 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$182,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$266,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$449,560
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$449,560

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.0.58
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

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 · 0.5 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

605 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Delaware County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Delaware County
  • Bigger than 94% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
  • Older than 89% 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.

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$153K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 91% 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$1,102,223
CheaperTypical $582,384Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$288
CheaperTypical $288Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area3,830 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,800 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 605 Elm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmoreSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,102,22386% of homes91% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28833% of homes50% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than3,830 ft²91% of homes94% of homes94% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac89% of homes92% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than192029% of homes17% of homes11% of homes

About 605 Elm Ave

How much is 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA is $1,102,223 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,011,912 to $1,192,534. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Jul 31, 1986, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA has 6 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3,830 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA built?

605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

605 Elm 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 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is worth more than 91% of them ($1,102,223 against a typical $582,384), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($288 against a typical $288), it is bigger than 94% of them (3,830 ft² against a typical 1,800 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1920 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 93% 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 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 605 Elm Ave, Swarthmore, PA was $17,551. The county assessed it at $449,560.

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