Delaware County property record for 511 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,252 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,151 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $216,000 (Jul 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $14,225 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-09-104:000 |
| Primary APN | 43-09-104:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,252 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,252 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,151 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4309104000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 CORNELL AVE |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 STY WOOD 75 X 150 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWARTHMORE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 CORNELL AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 19, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 19, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 866 / 923 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $14,225.00 (-29.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $364,370 (-) Land $117,140 Building $247,230 | $364,370 (-) Land $117,140 Building $247,230 |
| 2024 | $364,370 Land $117,140 Building $247,230 | ||
| 2023 | $20,241.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $364,370 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $364,370 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1989–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 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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