Property photo 1
Property photo 2
Property photo 3
Property photo 4
Property photo 5
6 Beds
4 Baths
3,276 sqft

$749,000

212 S CHESTER ROAD, SWARTHMORE PA, 19081

Price per sqft$228.63
Built in1905
Property size3,276 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Active-bright

Listed May 13, 2026

Updated 5 days ago

NEW PRICE! Driveway & Backyard are quietly tucked off Harvard Ave - follow the signs! 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!

$4,983/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $749,000 home price.

All estimates are provided by Luxury Presence for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

Additional information

MLS® ID
PADE2113888

Interior Features

Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
4
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.44 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$18,312
Tax Frequency
Annually
55+/Senior Community
No
MLS provider logo

Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
Listing Contact: 6102995630 

The IDX display contains information sourced from the Bright MLS, Inc. as of 9/17/2026. This data is intended solely for personal, non-commercial use and is not to be utilized for any other purposes except to identify potential properties for purchase. Although the MLS data displayed is typically considered reliable, it is not guaranteed to be accurate by the MLS. Buyers are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all information and are advised to conduct their own investigations or seek professional assistance. Other sources besides the Listing Agent may have contributed to the MLS data presented. Unless expressly specified in writing, the Broker/Agent has not confirmed any information obtained from external sources. The Broker/Agent may or may not have acted as the Listing and/or Selling Agent and cannot guarantee the accuracy of property locations displayed on any map. Any compensation offers are solely made to participants of the MLS where the listing is registered.

©2026 Bright MLS, Inc. all rights reserved.

Data last updated on 9/17/2026 at 5:54 AM UTC

 

Keller Williams

Powered by Luxury Presence