1047 Girard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081 $348,000

Open House: Sun, Feb 16, 1:00PM-3:00PM; Sat, Feb 15, 1:00PM-3:00PM
Beds/Baths: 2/2.0
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,242
Acreage: 0.14
Age:65 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: PADE2083766
Subdivision: Swarthmorewood
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to this exceptionally well-maintained and upgraded Colonial style home, on a quiet tree-lined street, in the most desirable and sought-after area of Swarthmore. The first thing you notice when entering the home is the beautiful solid hardwood floors (which go through the entire home), tons of natural light, and an open-concept living room and dining room – it all comes together into an ample and inviting space for family and friends. An abundance of recessed lighting and mostly new windows permeate the house. Continue into the kitchen, featuring a natural gas range, granite countertops, hardwood cabinetry, all new stainless-steel appliances, double sink w/ garbage disposal and water filtration, and an Italian porcelain tiled floor. Off the kitchen, through the French doors, you find a private, fenced-in backyard with a covered deck/patio. Note this home is only one of the few homes in the entire neighborhood that has natural gas (cooking, heating and hot water). Walking up the beautiful hardwood stairs, the second floor also has a lot of natural light, and features an expanded master bedroom with two face-to-face, built-in closets, and a third smaller closet. The second bedroom is ample size and offers good closet space. The attention-getting remodeled hall bathroom features awe-inspiring floor-to-ceiling tile, as well as offering a bathtub/shower. The fully finished basement is versatile and multi-functional – a 3rd bedroom for family or guests, a home office, music room, a playroom, a home gym – whatever suits your needs/desire over time. You’ll also find a custom-built, natural wood, built-in wall unit/closet – perfect for storing off-season clothes, games/toys, office supplies and more. Also, in the basement you will find a modern, high-craftsmanship full bathroom, with more floor-to-ceiling tilework, plus a separate laundry room that houses your utilities, while also offering plenty of additional storage space. Furthermore, there is also a 2nd refrigerator in the basement. The attic area has been fully insulated, providing consistent temperatures upstairs. This home is loaded! Outside, there is a flat, regular shaped, fully fenced back yard, with plenty of sunlight for a garden or the horticulturalist in your family. Where the long driveway goes well into the backyard, there is also a newer, oversized shed – with an attached carport – that offers not only storage space but room for a workshop. This is no ordinary shed – it’s big, has expansive shelving, a workbench, electricity/lighting, there is even a big attic with light– not only incredible storage but an ideal space for a workshop, mechanic or avid hobbyist. The spacious driveway is private and allows parking for 5-6 cars. Finally, the location and neighborhood is premium Swarthmore – beautiful, walkable, a friendly village, very quiet, walking distance to the borough (downtown Swarthmore and the Town Center) – where there are neighborhood events and activities throughout the year. The Septa Train Station, Swarthmore Public Library, prestigious and stately Swarthmore College, Scott Arboretum, borough walking trails, are all within walking distance of your new home. The location allows for an easy commute with quick access to Rt 1, 476, I-95. 7-miles to Philadelphia International Airport and 13-miles to Philadelphia. No HOA! This one will not last long – please schedule a tour ASAP!

Primary Bed: 19 X 12 - Upper 1
Bedroom 1: 14 X 10 - Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Kitchen: 8 X 11 - Main
Dining Room: 11 X 11 - Main
Living Room: 18 X 12 - Main
Recreation Room: 18 X 14 - Lower 1
Attic:
Primary Bed:

Taxes: $7,283
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Ridley

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Detached Carport, Driveway, Off Street, Detached Carport Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors, Full Basement, Fully Finished Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Tile/Brick Flooring, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits

Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding

Lot
Front Yard, Level Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Fully Fenced

Select a school from the following list. Schools are grouped by school type.
The schools on this list are selected by their proximity of up to 5 miles to the property address. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please contact the school directly for more information on enrollment requirements.
* If there are more than 5 schools of any type within a close proximity, click on the button to see additional schools of that type near the search address.

Public Elementary (48 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 0.51 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.54 mi
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.86 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 1.16 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.27 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.3 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 1.54 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 1.72 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.87 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 1.87 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 1.94 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.02 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 2.22 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 2.28 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 2.34 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 2.36 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.4 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 2.53 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 2.6 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 2.7 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 2.76 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 2.78 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 2.89 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 3 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.01 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 3.07 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 3.1 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.14 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 3.21 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.22 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 3.35 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 3.48 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 3.53 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.6 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.61 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.74 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 3.93 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.01 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.06 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 4.26 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 4.57 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.61 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.62 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 4.7 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.8 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.83 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.93 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.97 mi

Public Middle (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 1.18 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 1.63 mi
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 2.13 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 3.71 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 4.49 mi
Northley Middle School Penn-Delco School District 6–8 Aston 4.52 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 4.55 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 4.74 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.88 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.97 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 0.29 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 1.71 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 1.81 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 2.36 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 3.2 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 3.34 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 3.79 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 3.92 mi
Sun Valley High School Penn-Delco School District 9–12 Aston 4.76 mi
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School Chester Charter Scholars Academy Charter School K–12 Chester 4.97 mi

Private (43 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 0.46 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 0.55 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 0.56 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 1.04 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 1.37 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 1.51 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 1.65 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 2.07 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 2.36 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 2.39 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.47 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 2.75 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 2.91 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 2.91 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 3 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 3.01 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 3.11 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.19 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.32 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 3.33 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 3.42 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.47 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.51 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 3.52 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 3.61 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 3.72 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.72 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 3.86 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 4.16 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 4.19 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 4.22 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.24 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.26 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.37 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.38 mi
Center For Self Development Nonsectarian Preschool–4 Chester 4.38 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.47 mi
Holy Family Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Aston 4.71 mi
Media Children's House Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Aston 4.74 mi
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School Roman Catholic K–8 Lansdowne 4.79 mi
Lansdowne Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Lansdowne 4.83 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 4.83 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.84 mi

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

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

© 2025 LiveBy. All Rights Reserved.

Contact Information

Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty , (610) 566-1100

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms in which Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate participates, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. The information provided by this website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
Copyright BRIGHT, All Rights Reserved
Listing data as of 2/12/2025.

1047 Girard Avenue, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Share on Facebook
Share on X
Pin It
Copy Link
Email It

Broker Compensation

An offer of broker compensation or seller concession is not a guarantee. All compensation offers and concessions are negotiable and subject to written agreement between the parties. Please consult with your real estate agent for more information.