Delaware County property record for 717 Fairview Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,612 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 38-18-127:000 |
| Primary APN | 38-18-127:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 33 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3818127000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 717 FAIRVIEW RD |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-2803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE 33 X 96 X 92 X 37 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRACE PARK |
| Legal Block | 81 |
| Legal Lot Number | 167 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | RIDLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 404101 |
717 Fairview Rd, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1999.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 717 FAIRVIEW RD, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-2803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 199990698 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1954 / 1483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 717 Fairview Rd was $6,612.
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 | $6,612.00 | $170,390 Land $58,020 Building $112,370 | $170,390 Land $58,020 Building $112,370 |
| 2024 | $170,390 Land $58,020 Building $112,370 | ||
| 2023 | $5,658.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $170,390 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $170,390 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 717 Fairview Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 717 Fairview Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 665 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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