Delaware County property record for 224 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,684 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.386 acres (16,814 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $15,101 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-06-228:000 |
| Primary APN | 43-06-228:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,684 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,684 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,814 sqft (0.386 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4306228000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 224 CORNELL AVE |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-1932 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 1/2 STY HSE GAR ADDN 80 X 180 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOROUGH/SWARTHMORE |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWARTHMORE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
224 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2025.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 224 CORNELL AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1932 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20257089 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7034 / 254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Property Address | 224 CORNELL AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1932 |
| Document Number | 0061292250 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 224 CORNELL AVE SWARTHMORE PA 190811932, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1932 |
| Document Number | 0061292250 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Book Page | 006129/002250 |
| Instrument | 7778 |
| Name | PNC BK/NJ |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 13, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 224 Cornell Ave was $15,101.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Swarthmore Borough |
| Unified School District | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,101.00 | $386,810 Land $123,940 Building $262,870 | $386,810 Land $123,940 Building $262,870 |
| 2024 | $386,810 Land $123,940 Building $262,870 | ||
| 2023 | $21,487.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $386,810 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $386,810 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 224 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 224 Cornell Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 310 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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