Delaware County property record for 255 7th Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,026 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.537 acres (23,392 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $9,400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-14-114:000 |
| Primary APN | 38-14-114:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,026 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,026 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 23,392 sqft (0.537 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 232 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3814114000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 7TH AVE |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-2636 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE 12,786SF LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HECKSHER FINAL PLAN |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 404101 |
Source: Delaware County records, as of October 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 7TH AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2636 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 680 / 2177 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Property Address | 255 7TH AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2636 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 7TH AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2636 |
| Document Number | 0065991026 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 6599/1026 |
| Instrument | 2020054458 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19602 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jul 30, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $9,400.00 (+16.86%) | $242,230 (-) Land $88,720 Building $153,510 | $242,230 (-) Land $88,720 Building $153,510 |
| 2024 | $242,230 Land $88,720 Building $153,510 | ||
| 2023 | $8,044.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $242,230 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $242,230 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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