215 Cornell Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1933 $1,170,000

Beds/Baths: 7/3.2
Interior Sq. Ft: 4,895
Acreage: 0.46
Age:129 years
Style:
Other
MLS#: PADE2076264
Subdivision: Swarthmore Hills
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

This home is enchanting! It was crafted and constructed by the esteemed writer, Grace Livingston Hill. This unique and diverse home perfectly captures the essence of the turn of the century with its magnificent Arts and Crafts elements, graceful archways, and charming turret. While incorporating modern updates, the home has preserved its original charm and character. Updates include; new furnace in 2012; new hot water heater 2017; basement waterproofing with French drains, two sump pumps and wall treatments in 2016-2020; refinished hardwood floors on second floor 2018; balcony resurfaced in 2018; new Samsung stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave in kitchen 2022; stone pointing in 2022; band new fence enclosing backyard in 2022; remodeled second floor powder room 2022 and remodeled primary ensuite bathroom in 2023, both with underfloor heating; new roofs replaced from 2018-2024. Inside, you'll discover many built-in features, cozy fireplaces, stunning terracotta tiling, and elegant hardwood flooring. French doors guide you to a delightful elevated patio, where you can indulge in the awe-inspiring views of the expansive backyard and garden, along with a separate three-car garage. From the inviting covered front porch to the turret that offers panoramic views of the surrounding trees and rooftops, it is truly one of a kind.

Bedroom 5: 24 X 16 - Upper 2
Bedroom 6: 17 X 11 - Upper 2
Additional Bedroom: 10 X 10 - Upper 2
Primary Bed: 24 X 18 - Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 20 X 17 - Upper 1
Bathroom 2: 19 X 11 - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 13 X 11 - Upper 1
Sun/Florida Room: 9 X 10 - Upper 1
Kitchen: 16 X 17 - Main
Dining Room: 23 X 12 - Main
Family Room: 23 X 16 - Main
Living Room: 27 X 16 - Main
Laundry: 9 X 9 - Main

Taxes: $20,345
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Wallingford-Swarthmore

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Radiant Heating, Zoned Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Other, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Main Floor Laundry, Cable TV

Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Garage - Front Entry, Detached Garage Spaces #: 3;

Interior
Attic/House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Table Space, Additional Stairway, Poured Concrete , Skylights, Storm Windows, Wood Frame Windows, Storm Doors, Electric Alarm

Exterior
Frame Exterior, Masonry, Stone Exterior, Wood Siding, Balcony, Enclosed Porch/Deck, Patio(s), Porch(es), Other, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Chimney Cap(s)

Lot
Garden/Lawn View, Panoramic View, Street View

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Public Elementary (47 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.51 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.8 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 1.03 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.31 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.37 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 1.48 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.74 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.75 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.77 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 1.96 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.3 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.4 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.43 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 2.44 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 2.51 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.6 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 2.65 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 2.78 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.84 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 2.91 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.92 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 2.93 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 2.96 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 2.99 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.06 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3.12 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.15 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.2 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.31 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 3.37 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.39 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.6 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 3.64 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 3.64 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 3.64 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.97 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.15 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.18 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.19 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 4.37 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.55 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.72 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 4.75 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.89 mi
Glenwood Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 4.91 mi
Pennell Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Aston 4.94 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.95 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 1.13 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 1.68 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 1.88 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.55 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 3.94 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.16 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 4.26 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.89 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.9 mi

Public High (11 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 0.87 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 1.22 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.17 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 2.34 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.41 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 3.73 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.8 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 4.37 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 4.49 mi
Penncrest High School Rose Tree Media School District 9–12 Media 4.7 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.89 mi

Private (43 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 0.26 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 0.63 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 0.67 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.38 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.42 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 1.59 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 1.62 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 2.23 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.32 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 2.41 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.43 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.44 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 2.75 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 2.97 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.05 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.08 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.11 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 3.11 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 3.19 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.29 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.41 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 3.58 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 3.59 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.61 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.61 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.63 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 3.8 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.85 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.87 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.9 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.24 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.27 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 4.29 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.31 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 4.38 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 4.4 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.42 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.43 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.55 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 4.64 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.65 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian K Aston 4.68 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.83 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Swarthmore (19081), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 26
  • Average salary of people in this community: $73,830

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 4,442
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.53
  • Households w/ Children: 63%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,768 (77.1%)
  • Rented: 608 (16.9%)
  • Vacant: 215 (6.0%)
  • Total: 3,591

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 9,923
Households: 3,376
Median Age: 37.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 0.6%
  • High School Graduate: 21.8%
  • Some College: 9.5%
  • Associate Degree: 6.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 29.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 31.7%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $93,986

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $724
  • One Bedroom: $879
  • Two Bedroom: $1,378
  • Four Bedroom: $2,656

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Listing Courtesy of: Keller Williams Real Estate - West Chester , (610) 399-5100, klrw472@kw.com

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215 Cornell Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1933

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