# 212 S CHESTER ROAD, Swarthmore, PA 19081

> **TL;DR:** 6bd/4ba single family, $899,999 ($275/sqft), built 1905, 3,276 sqft. Est. $3,900/mo. Listed 22 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $899,999 |
| Price/sqft | $275 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full, 1 half |
| Square Feet | 3,276 |
| Year Built | 1905 |
| Lot Size | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 22 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $3,900 |
| **Total** | **$3,900** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1905
- 0.44 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Magnificent 1900s Swarthmore home with unparalleled charm. Think soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, a classic wrap-around front porch, dual staircases and more. Wonderful locationjust 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 followsbig 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 Porcha 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!

## Location

- **Address:** 212 S CHESTER ROAD, Swarthmore, PA 19081
- **County:** DELAWARE
- **Neighborhood:** NONE AVAILABLE
- **Coordinates:** 39.8984, -75.35172
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=39.8984,-75.35172

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Jeanne Maillet
- **Brokerage:** BHHS Fox & Roach Media Home Marketing Center
- **Phone:** 6102995630
- **Email:** jeanne.maillet@foxroach.com

## Primary Photo

![212 S CHESTER ROAD - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d475560a6153d52c990e60d8b1ee271dl-f1828682787r.jpg)

*50 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/212-s-chester-road-swarthmore-pa-19081-e2113888)*

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**MLS#:** PADE2113888 | **Updated:** 2026-06-18
**Source:** listhub

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