Delaware County property record for 240 7th Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,014 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.619 acres (26,964 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $10,676 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-14-129:000 |
| Primary APN | 38-14-129:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,014 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,014 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 26,964 sqft (0.619 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 322 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3814129000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 7TH AVE |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-2635 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE GAR 0.594 ACRES |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 404101 |
240 7th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 7TH AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2635 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003164732 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3036 / 912 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 7th Ave was $10,676.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| County Subdivision | Ridley Township |
| Unified School District | Ridley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,676.00 | $275,110 Land $124,320 Building $150,790 | $275,110 Land $124,320 Building $150,790 |
| 2024 | $275,110 Land $124,320 Building $150,790 | ||
| 2023 | $9,136.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $275,110 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $275,110 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 7th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1978–2020) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 240 7th 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 543 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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