Delaware County property record for 557 7th Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,259 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.102 acres (4,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,797 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-13-365:000 |
| Primary APN | 38-13-365:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,259 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,259 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 4,443 sqft (0.102 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3813365000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 7TH AVE |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-2647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 1/2 STY HSE 51 X 90 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN OF LOTS OF BROOKSIDE |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 404101 |
557 7th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2012.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 7TH AVE, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200969961 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4642 / 542 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0051350049 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 7th Ave was $5,797.
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 | $5,797.00 | $149,380 (-) Land $72,390 Building $76,990 | $149,380 (-) Land $72,390 Building $76,990 |
| 2025 | $149,380 (-) Land $72,390 Building $76,990 | $149,380 Land $72,390 Building $76,990 | |
| 2024 | $5,186.00 (+4.54%) | $149,380 Land $72,390 Building $76,990 | |
| 2023 | $4,961.00 | ||
| 2021 | $149,380 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $149,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 7th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 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 557 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 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 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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