209 Riverview Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1217 $595,000

Open House: Fri, May 16, 4:00PM-7:00PM
Beds/Baths: 3/1.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,164
Acreage: 0.31
Age:90 years
Style:
Traditional
MLS#: PADE2090248
Subdivision: Swarthmore
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached

Description

Nestled in Swarthmore Borough, this picturesque and spacious twin home offers timeless charm, modern amenities, and an unbeatable location. From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted by beautifully manicured landscaping that frames the stone walkway and driveway, creating a warm and welcoming first impression. This home features multiple inviting entrances. Follow the curved stone paver path to the front foyer—an ideal spot for pausing after a day at the Swarthmore Swim Club or kicking off your shoes after enjoying Don Henderson Field. Prefer a more casual entry? The covered side veranda leads into a charming mudroom-style area complete with a built-in bench, shoe storage, and ample hooks for coats. Just off this entry, you'll find a stylish powder room with classic wainscoting and a custom marble countertop. Step down into the spacious family room featuring vaulted ceilings, a gas (propane) fireplace, ceiling fan, and large windows that frame views of the serene outdoors. Adjacent to this space is a light-filled breakfast room with skylight and sliding glass doors that lead to a composite deck—perfect for grilling, entertaining, or simply relaxing in the fenced backyard. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, offering high-end cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and generous soapstone countertops for all your culinary creations. The formal dining room, with its built-in shelving and access to the side veranda, provides an elegant setting for gatherings and meals. At the front of the home, behind a beautiful glass pocket door, is a versatile sitting room or formal living room with built-in bookshelves—an ideal retreat to read or unwind while enjoying the view of open green space and the fragrance of the lilac bushes. Upstairs, the second level features two bedrooms and a spacious hall bathroom with ceramic tile flooring, tub/shower surround, a large vanity, pantry closet, and convenient stacked laundry with extra storage. The third level is a true retreat—a light-filled bedroom with skylights, ample storage, and its own mini-split system for year-round comfort. The lower basement level houses the home’s mechanicals and additional storage space. And there's more—step outside to discover a unique bonus: a converted garage that now serves as a flexible accessory building, perfect for a home office, gym, studio, or creative space. It features LVP flooring, electric baseboard heat, and window A/C. The fully fenced backyard offers space for play and relaxation with a playset, geo dome, and a dedicated garden area with gardening beds—ideal for growing your own fruits and vegetables. Location-wise, it doesn’t get better than this. Swarthmore is known for its vibrant community, access to regional rail, and proximity to both Philadelphia and Wilmington. Enjoy local dining, charming shops, and a calendar full of community events including fairs, parades, and markets. Don’t just take my word for it—come see 209 Riverview Road for yourself. Your next chapter begins here.

Bedroom 3: Upper 2
Bedroom 1: Upper 1
Bedroom 2: Upper 1
Full Bath: Upper 1
Foyer: Main
Living Room: Main
Dining Room: Main
Kitchen: Main
Half Bath: Main
Foyer: Main
Family Room: Main
Breakfast Room: Main
Basement: Lower 1

Taxes: $12,758
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Community
School Dist: Wallingford-Swarthmore

Features

Utilities
Baseboard - Electric Heating, Forced Air Heating, Heat Pump(s), Electric, Natural Gas, Propane - Leased, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Ductless/Mini-Split, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer, Circuit Breakers, Dryer In Unit, Has Laundry, Upper Floor Laundry, Washer In Unit

Garage/Parking
Driveway

Interior
Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Basement Connecting Stairway, Interior Access Basement, Unfinished Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Partially Carpeted Flooring, Gas/Propane Fireplace, Casement Windows, Window Screens, Skylights, Double Hung Windows, Sliding Glass Doors, Storm Doors

Exterior
Stone Foundation, Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Deck(s), Porch(es), Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Play Equipment

Lot
Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting, Garden/Lawn View, Street View, Park/Greenbelt, Partially Fenced, Wood Fence

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Public Elementary (53 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Swarthmore-Rutledge School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Swarthmore 0.38 mi
Sabold Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 0.69 mi
Edgewood Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Folsom 0.91 mi
Amosland Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Morton 1.3 mi
Grace Park Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Swarthmore 1.35 mi
Springfield Literacy Center Springfield School District K–1 Springfield 1.37 mi
Wallingford Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 1.81 mi
Woodlyn Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Woodlyn 2.01 mi
Lakeview Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.07 mi
Primos Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Primos 2.26 mi
Prospect Park School Interboro School District 1–8 Prospect Park 2.26 mi
Darby Township School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Glenolden 2.29 mi
Kindergarten Academy Interboro School District K Prospect Park 2.3 mi
Glenolden School Interboro School District 1–8 Glenolden 2.3 mi
Southeast Delco Kindergarten Center Southeast Delco School District K Glenolden 2.33 mi
Westbrook Park Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Clifton Heights 2.35 mi
Leedom Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Ridley Park 2.36 mi
Scenic Hills Elementary School Springfield School District 2–5 Springfield 2.41 mi
Nether Providence Elementary School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District K–5 Wallingford 2.5 mi
Media Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 2.64 mi
Norwood School Interboro School District 1–8 Norwood 2.71 mi
Walter M Senkow Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Glenolden 2.87 mi
Aldan Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Aldan 2.94 mi
Stetser Elementary School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–6 Chester 3.08 mi
Rose Tree Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.18 mi
Eddystone Elementary School Ridley School District K–5 Eddystone 3.19 mi
Delcroft School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Folcroft 3.29 mi
Harris School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Collingdale 3.34 mi
Parkside Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.36 mi
Garrettford Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 3.39 mi
Charles Kelly Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 3.44 mi
Aronimink Elementary School Upper Darby School District 1–5 Drexel Hill 3.46 mi
Edgmont Scholars Academy Chester-Upland School District K–8 Chester 3.48 mi
Indian Lane Elementary School Rose Tree Media School District K–5 Media 3.55 mi
Tinicum School Interboro School District 1–8 Essington 3.6 mi
Coebourn Elementary School Penn-Delco School District K–5 Brookhaven 3.67 mi
Sharon Hill School Southeast Delco School District K–8 Sharon Hill 3.8 mi
Upper Darby Kindergarten Center Upper Darby School District K Drexel Hill 3.96 mi
Chester Community Charter School Chester Community Charter School K–8 Chester 3.96 mi
Loomis Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 3.99 mi
Ardmore Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Lansdowne 4 mi
Main Street School Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Brookhaven 4.15 mi
Park Lane Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.27 mi
Chester Upland School of Arts Chester-Upland School District Preschool–5 Chester 4.31 mi
Hillcrest Elementary School Upper Darby School District K–5 Drexel Hill 4.36 mi
Manoa Elementary School Haverford Township School District K–5 Havertown 4.42 mi
Walnut Street Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.43 mi
Russell Elementary School Marple Newtown School District K–5 Broomall 4.64 mi
Colwyn Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 Darby 4.65 mi
Penrose School Philadelphia City School District K–8 Philadelphia 4.85 mi
East Lansdowne Elementary School William Penn School District K–6 East Lansdowne 4.86 mi
Bell Avenue School William Penn School District K–6 Yeadon 4.9 mi
Vision Academy Charter School Vision Academy Charter School Preschool–8 Lansdowne 4.98 mi

Public Middle (9 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Richardson Middle School Springfield School District 6–8 Springfield 1.28 mi
Strath Haven Middle School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 6–8 Wallingford 1.79 mi
Ridley Middle School Ridley School District 6–8 Ridley Park 1.98 mi
Paxon Hollow Middle School Marple Newtown School District 6–8 Broomall 3.75 mi
Springton Lake Middle School Rose Tree Media School District 6–8 Media 3.92 mi
Drexel Hill Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Drexel Hill 4.14 mi
Toby Farms Intermediate School Chester-Upland School District 4–8 Chester 4.32 mi
Penn Wood Middle School William Penn School District 7–8 Darby 4.49 mi
Beverly Hills Middle School Upper Darby School District 6–8 Upper Darby 4.91 mi

Public High (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Ridley High School Ridley School District 9–12 Folsom 1.05 mi
Springfield High School Springfield School District 9–12 Springfield 1.51 mi
Strath Haven High School Wallingford-Swarthmore School District 9–12 Wallingford 1.89 mi
Interboro Senior High School Interboro School District 9–12 Prospect Park 2.03 mi
Delaware County Technical High School-Fo Delaware County Technical High School 9–12 Folcroft 3.35 mi
Academy Park High School Southeast Delco School District 9–12 Sharon Hill 3.81 mi
Chester High School Chester-Upland School District 9–12 Chester 4.12 mi
Penn Wood High School William Penn School District 9–12 Lansdowne 4.51 mi
STEM at Showalter Chester-Upland School District 7–12 Chester 4.53 mi
Upper Darby Senior High School Upper Darby School District 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.53 mi

Private (49 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Geoge Crothers Memorial School Nonsectarian Ungraded Swarthmore 0.94 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Regional Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Morton 0.96 mi
Milagre Kids School Nonsectarian 9–12 Swarthmore 1.27 mi
Notre Dame De Lourdes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Swarthmore 1.3 mi
St Francis Of Assisi School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 1.63 mi
St James Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Ridley Park 1.77 mi
Ridley Area Ymca-Childcare Nonsectarian K Secane 1.77 mi
Mother Of Providence Regional Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Wallingford 2.14 mi
Kehillah Early Learning Center Jewish Preschool–K Wallingford 2.17 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Springfield 2.31 mi
St Eugene Elementary School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 2.37 mi
St Eugenes School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Primos 2.37 mi
Tiny Miracles Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Primos 2.45 mi
St Mark's Christian School Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Preschool–K Clifton Heights 2.53 mi
The School In Rose Valley Nonsectarian Preschool–6 Rose Valley 2.8 mi
The Nicholas School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Clifton Heights 2.86 mi
Cardinal O'Hara High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Springfield 2.88 mi
Ancona Montessori School-Drexel Hill Nonsectarian Preschool–K Drexel Hill 2.9 mi
Media-Providence Friends School Friends Preschool–8 Media 2.93 mi
The Walden School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Media 2.98 mi
Lifeworks School At Rockbourne Falls Nonsectarian 5–12 Clifton Heights 3.05 mi
Liberty Baptist Academy Baptist K–12 Glenolden 3.07 mi
Widener University Child Development Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Chester 3.13 mi
Drexel Neumann Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Chester 3.15 mi
Christ Academy Episcopal K–11 Collingdale 3.21 mi
Ted Direnzo Montessori School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Collingdale 3.23 mi
Sonshine Christian Academy Brethren Preschool–K Drexel Hill 3.55 mi
St Dorothy School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 3.56 mi
Rose Tree Early Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Media 3.66 mi
St Andrew School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 3.66 mi
Holy Child Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 3.79 mi
The Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Brookhaven 3.81 mi
Davidson School Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Elwyn 3.95 mi
Blessed Virgin Mary School Roman Catholic K–8 Darby 4.02 mi
St Bernadette School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Drexel Hill 4.08 mi
Benchmark School Nonsectarian 1–8 Media 4.21 mi
Ss. Cyril & Philomena School Roman Catholic K–8 Lansdowne 4.3 mi
Lansdowne Friends School Friends Preschool–6 Lansdowne 4.3 mi
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School Roman Catholic 9–12 Drexel Hill 4.38 mi
St Piusx School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Broomall 4.49 mi
Faith Temple Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) K–6 Chester 4.62 mi
St Mary Magdalen School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Media 4.63 mi
Child Guidance Elementary School Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 4.75 mi
Child Guidance Elementary Educational Nonsectarian 3–8 Havertown 4.75 mi
Sacred Heart Catholic School Roman Catholic 1 Havertown 4.77 mi
Keep At Manoa Community Church Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.93 mi
Manoa Community Church-Keep Presbyterian Preschool–K Havertown 4.94 mi
9107 Little Friends Academy Inc Nonsectarian Preschool–K Upper Darby 4.98 mi
Frederick Douglass Christian School Baptist Preschool–7 Chester 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Swarthmore (19081), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 26
  • Average salary of people in this community: $73,830

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 4,442
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.53
  • Households w/ Children: 63%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 2,768 (77.1%)
  • Rented: 608 (16.9%)
  • Vacant: 215 (6.0%)
  • Total: 3,591

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 9,923
Households: 3,376
Median Age: 37.20

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 0.7%
  • Some High School: 0.6%
  • High School Graduate: 21.8%
  • Some College: 9.5%
  • Associate Degree: 6.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 29.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 31.7%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $93,986

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $724
  • One Bedroom: $879
  • Two Bedroom: $1,378
  • Four Bedroom: $2,656

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Listing Courtesy of: BHHS Fox & Roach E Falls , (215) 849-4000

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209 Riverview Road, Swarthmore, PA 19081-1217

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