Swarthmore, PA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$826.9K
12-Month Sales
36
-14.2%
1-Year Appreciation
-14.2%
Properties Tracked
583
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
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Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
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Top ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Sales 12mo | Median |
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Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 525 N SWARTHMORE AVE | $1.09M |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 110 PARK AVE UNIT 270 | $798K |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 110 PARK AVE UNIT 280 | $718.4K |
| Nov 19, 2025 | 110 PARK AVE UNIT 260 | $11.28M |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 110 PARK AVE PH 3 | $1.88M |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 110 PARK AVE UNIT 240 | $930.3K |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 1143 VILLANOVA AVE | $530K |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 661 SCHOOLSIDE LN | $446K |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Vassar Ave | $960K |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 866 MICHIGAN AVE | $560K |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Yale Ave Apt 307 | $260K |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 1624 BLACKROCK RD | $350K |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 204 ROSEMONT LN | $484.9K |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Yale Ave Apt 1108 | $315K |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 735 MILMONT AVE | $570K |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 401 VASSAR AVE | $865K |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 116 CORNELL AVE | $860K |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 1118 7TH AVE | $342.5K |
| May 31, 2024 | 343 VASSAR AVE | $650K |
| May 29, 2024 | Greenway Rd | $310K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+15.7%
Implied 1-yr
+62.7%
2026 Q3
$1.56M
2026 Q4
$1.68M
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Tax burden snapshot
Avg effective rate
4.3881%
Avg annual tax
$10.5K
Avg assessment
$245.2K
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| 307 ELM AVE | Jun 29, 2022 | $1,775,000 |
| Woodbrook Ln | Jul 8, 2022 | $1,400,000 |
| Ogden Ave | Apr 18, 2022 | $1,350,000 |
| Woodbrook Ln | Aug 19, 2022 | $1,175,000 |
| 281 N SWARTHMORE AVE | Apr 25, 2024 | $1,080,000 |
| 530 CEDAR LN | Apr 25, 2024 | $1,015,000 |
| 918 STRATH HAVEN AVE | May 2, 2022 | $1,005,000 |
| 210 PARK AVE | May 3, 2022 | $980,000 |
| Rutgers Ave | Apr 15, 2024 | $935,000 |
| Elm Ave | May 12, 2022 | $900,000 |
How Swarthmore compares
| Metric | Swarthmore | Pennsylvania avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $826.9K | $362.7K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | -14.2% | +4.1% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 36 | 9,887 | — |
| Median sqft | 150 | — | — |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
How Swarthmore ranks in Pennsylvania
1-year appreciation
#358 of 1466
Median price
#24 of 1466
Frequently asked about Swarthmore
What is the median sale price in Swarthmore, PA?
The median sale price in Swarthmore over the last 12 months is $826.9K, based on 36 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Swarthmore?
Swarthmore home prices have changed -14.2% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Swarthmore?
Roughly 36 home sales were recorded in Swarthmore over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Swarthmore?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Swarthmore.
What's the effective property tax rate in Swarthmore?
The average effective property tax rate in Swarthmore is approximately 4.3881%.
When were most homes in Swarthmore built?
Most homes in Swarthmore were built in the 1950-1969 era.