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721 COLWELL RD

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
2
Beds
1
Baths
924 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.
3,311 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,451 (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.$140,470 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,720
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,470
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,470

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.0.08
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

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

E
Grace Park Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Ridley High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Ridley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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

721 Colwell 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.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Delaware County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% 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.

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,801 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size3,311 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 721 Colwell Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSwarthmore 19081Delaware County
Living areabigger than924 ft²7% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,311 ft²6% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195045% of homes52% of homes

About 721 Colwell Rd

When did 721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA last sell?

721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA?

721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA built?

721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA?

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

How does 721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?

Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is bigger than 7% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,801 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,311 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1950 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 721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 721 Colwell Rd, Swarthmore, PA was $5,451. The county assessed it at $140,470.

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