212 S CHESTER ROAD Overview
- Time on Site:
- 50 days
- Visits:
- 63
Magnificent 1900s Swarthmore home with unparalleled charm. Think soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, a classic wrap-around front porch, dual staircases and more. Wonderful location—just two blocks from the train and town center and directly across the street from Swarthmore College grounds. This stunning three-story home features six Bedrooms and two versatile Bonus Rooms (currently utilized as an Office and Yoga Room) across the upper floors. Enter through the Front Porch into a spectacular Living Room, complete with a gas fireplace, cozy built-in bench, and oversized diamond-pane windows that flood the space with natural light. A stunning Dining Room follows—big enough for your largest holiday table. The updated eat-in Kitchen with a new Samsung fridge is located at the rear of the home. There is also a Mud Room Suite in this area, offering a Powder Room, Laundry area, and ample storage for coats, boots, and backpacks. Here you will also discover a delightful and spacious Screened Porch—a serene retreat for quiet mornings or summer evening meals. Head up the grand staircase to the second floor where you will find the Primary Suite, offering a walk-in closet and ensuite Bath with a stall shower, jacuzzi tub and dark walnut vanity. On this level there are also two additional Bedrooms plus an Office (with a small balcony!) and a Hall Bath. The third floor offers three more spacious Bedrooms and a dedicated Yoga Room. There is a Hall Bath on this floor too with a tub/shower combination, crisp white subway tile and pretty glass doors that open to a linen closet (and there is a hook up for washer & dryer here too!). The Basement is unfinished, but provides significant storage. Outside, there is a fully fenced in area on the side of the house that was used as a dog run by the previous owners, where you will also find a patio. The driveway and rear of the home are conveniently accessed from Harvard Avenue. (follow the signs!). Walk to town, train, schools, town pool and more from this gem of a home - offering nearly 4000 square feet of space and historic charm. Swarthmore Borough is a small college town located just outside Philadelphia and 15 minutes from Philadelphia Airport. Award-winning schools including Strath Haven High School - which boasts the largest marching band in the state with one out of every three students at the school participating!
212 S CHESTER ROAD Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 3,276
- Price/Sq.ft. $263
- Lot 0.44 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association: No
- Condo/Coop Association: No
Listing Information
- Real Estate Owned: No
- Short Sale: No
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Pool: No Pool
- Total SQFT: 3276
- Year Built: 1905
Location/Region
- Country: US
- County: DELAWARE
- County Or Parish: DELAWARE
- MLS Area Major: Swarthmore Boro (10443)
- Subdivision Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Parking Information
- Type of Parking: Driveway
Tax Information
- City/Town Tax: 2023.00
- City/Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- County Tax: 2098.00
- County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
- School Tax: 14190.00
- Tax Annual Amount: $18,312.00
- Tax Assessed Value: 455230.00
- Tax Year: 2025
General Information
- Inclusions: Kitchen fridge, Washer, Dryer all in as is condition at time of settlement.
- Property Type: Residential
- School District Name: WALLINGFORD-SWARTHMORE
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: Standard
- Vacation Rental: No
- Year Assessed: 2026
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Interior
Building Information
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Parking Information
- Garage: No
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- Bathrooms Total: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 6
Building Exterior/Construction
- Structure Type: Detached
Building Interior
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3276
- Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0
- Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
- Central Air: Yes
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
General Information
- Accessibility Features: None
- Cooling: Central A/C
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Foundation Details: Block
- Levels: 3
- Living Area: 3276
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
Exterior
Lot Information
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Acres: 0.44
- Lot Size Dimensions: 85.00 x 207.00
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 19166.00
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- Water Oriented: No
- Water View: No
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
General Information
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Access: No
212 S CHESTER ROAD Neighborhood
Community
19081 (SWARTHMORE) Demographics
212 S CHESTER ROAD Monthly Cost
212 S CHESTER ROAD Market Data
Based on the last 30 days in this zip code
212 S CHESTER ROAD History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $860,000 -4.4% |
Jeanne Maillet Listing Agent |
| 5/28/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | $899,999 -4.3% |
Jeanne Maillet Listing Agent |
| 5/12/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | ACTIVE |
Jeanne Maillet Listing Agent |
| 5/10/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS | May 10, 2026 |
Jeanne Maillet Listing Agent |
| 12/3/2024Source: BRIGHT MLS | August 10, 2021 |
Contact Information: 6105663000

