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MLS: #PADE2113888, Listed By: Jeanne Maillet, BHHS Fox & Roach-Media, Source:Bright MLS

212 S Chester Road

SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
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Bed 6

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt3,276

Sqft

Acres0.44

Acre(Lot)

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 o f 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!

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $899,999

AD Id : 78458902

MLS Id : PADE2113888

Beds : 6

Lot Size : 0.44 Acre

Living Area Size : 3,276

Year Built : 1905

County : DELAWARE

Subdivision: None Available

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 6

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full
  • Interior Features

    Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1905 Building Area Total: 3276 Construction Materials: Frame Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 85.00 x 207.00 Lot Size Acres: 0.44 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 19166

    Property Information

    Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 1807 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Three Or More Property Age: 121

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $899999

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 43-00-00140-00 Tax Lot: 013-000 Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $18312

  • Parking Information

    Driveway

  • Location Information

    Direction: On Chester Road at Harvard Ave. Enter the property on Harvard Road - follow signs! WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/09/2026 @ 19:32

MLS: PADE2113888 LISTED BY: Jeanne Maillet, BHHS Fox & Roach-Media 610-566-3000 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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