Delaware County property record for 539 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,866 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,023 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $503,000 (Jan 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $17,320 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-09-109:000 |
| Primary APN | 43-09-109:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,866 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,686 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,023 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4309109000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 CORNELL AVE |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-2401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE ADD 80 X 150 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWARTHMORE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
539 Cornell Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2008.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 CORNELL AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20087300 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4289 / 1786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Property Address | 539 CORNELL AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0066704310 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 6670/4310 |
| Instrument | 2021025679 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 539 Cornell Ave was $17,320.
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 | $17,320.00 | $443,650 Land $117,860 Building $325,790 | $443,650 Land $117,860 Building $325,790 |
| 2024 | $443,650 Land $117,860 Building $325,790 | ||
| 2023 | $24,645.00 | ||
| 2021 | $443,650 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $443,650 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 539 Cornell Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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.
Wildfire risk around 539 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 737 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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