PRICE IMPROVEMENT - take advantage now on this beautifully renovated home, a charming 3 to 4-bedroom residence that seamlessly blends peace of mind with an incredible outdoor lifestyle. Features include a newly expanded private driveway, attractive landscaping and enclosed front porch. Step inside & you'll see stunning Brazilian Cherry HARDWOOD floors throughout the living room (with brick fireplace) and dining room, a modern kitchen with oak cabinetry & new laminate flooring, a bright flexible layout that can serve as a 3-bedroom with dedicated home office, or continue as 4-BR's. Expansive rear family room overlooking a massive fully fenced backyard with a spectacular in-ground pool, complete with its own safety fencing and a powered pool shed / snack bar great for family parties. This property includes an extensive list of major upgrades recently completed, including a newer (2019) roof, a fully remodeled bathroom (2019), premium CertaPlank vinyl siding & gutters (2024), 17 replacement windows (2024), modern LED light fixtures, & brand new vinyl fencing (2026). Equally important the CENTRAL AIR & HEATER (gas) WERE BOTH REPLACED in 2025. Large waterproofed basement with French drain & coated walls (2020/21) offers ample space for a potential family / game / exercise room as well as opportunity to add a 2nd bathroom (plumbing connections readily available). EXCELLENT NEIGHBORHOOD within 5 minutes of the Springfield Mall, two WAWA's, 2 YMCA's, and numerous amenities. This turn-key home offers character and minimal maintenance, & a relaxing backyard providing privacy and the opportunity for family parties. Note: agent is related to sellers.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (7/1)
$479,000
1151 Villanova Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
4beds
2,036sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spectacular in-ground poolMassive fully fenced backyardWelcoming enclosed front porchLarge rear family roomAttractive landscapingNewly widened private drivewayModern led light fixtures
- 14 days |
- 1,830 |
- 64 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Ryan 610-623-3600,
Chamberlain + Ryan Real Estate LLC 6106233600
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADE2117506
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 0.0
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,036
- Total interior livable area: 2,036 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,036
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Asphalt, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Vinyl,Back Yard,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 80.00 x 175.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 38030292300
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Other
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swarthmore
- Municipality: RIDLEY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,810
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Pool Equipment & Remaining Chemicals
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $479,000-4%$235/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,000+232.7%$245/sqft |
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| 7/11/2016 | Sold | $150,000$74/sqft |
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| 5/20/2016 | Price change | $150,000-21%$74/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Preferred-West Chester #6731556 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2016 | Listed for sale | $189,900$93/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Preferred-West Chester #6731556 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,026 +2.1% | $170,000 |
| 2024 | $5,903 +4.5% | $170,000 |
| 2023 | $5,646 +3.3% | $170,000 |
| 2022 | $5,465 | $170,000 |
| 2021 | $5,465 +926.4% | $170,000 +74.4% |
| 2020 | $532 -1.5% | $97,500 |
| 2019 | $541 -89.9% | $97,500 |
| 2018 | $5,340 +898% | $97,500 |
| 2017 | $535 -26.1% | $97,500 -24.6% |
| 2016 | $724 | $129,230 |
| 2015 | $724 | $129,230 |
| 2014 | $724 +4.8% | $129,230 |
| 2013 | $690 +0.8% | $129,230 |
| 2012 | $685 +2.3% | $129,230 |
| 2011 | $669 | $129,230 |
| 2010 | $669 +9.7% | $129,230 |
| 2009 | $610 | $129,230 |
| 2008 | $610 +6.1% | $129,230 |
| 2007 | $575 | $129,230 |
| 2006 | $575 | $129,230 |
| 2005 | $575 | $129,230 |
| 2004 | $575 +8.5% | $129,230 |
| 2003 | $530 +7.9% | $129,230 |
| 2002 | $491 | $129,230 |
| 2000 | $491 | $129,230 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19081
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Edgewood El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Ridley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Ridley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edgewood
- Middle: Ridley
- High: Ridley
- District: Ridley
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- Pennsylvania
- Delaware County
- Swarthmore
- 19081
- 1151 Villanova Ave




