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Magnificent 1900s Victorian Just Outside Philadelphia ~ Walk To Train & Town
  • $940,000

Description

Magnificent 1900s Swarthmore home with unparalleled charm. Think soaring ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors, a classic wrap-around front porch, dual staircases and more. Wonderful location—just two blocks from the train and town – in Swarthmore Borough, a small college town located just outside Philadelphia and just 15 minutes from Philadelphia Airport.

This stunning home features six Bedrooms and two versatile Bonus Rooms. Enter through the Front Porch into a spectacular Living Room, complete with a gas fireplace and oversized diamond-pane windows that flood the space with natural light. A stunning Dining Room follows—big enough for your largest holiday table.

The updated eat-in Kitchen is located at the rear of the home. Here you will also discover a delightful and spacious Screened Porch—a serene retreat for quiet mornings or summer evening meals.

Head up the grand staircase to the second floor where you will find the Primary Suite, offering a walk-in closet and ensuite Bath. On this level there are also two additional Bedrooms plus an Office (with a small balcony!) and a Hall Bath. The third floor offers three more spacious Bedrooms and another bonus room. There is a Hall Bath on this floor too with a tub/shower combination, crisp white subway tile and pretty glass doors that open to a linen closet.

The Basement is unfinished, but provides significant storage. Outside, there is a fully fenced in area on the side of the house a patio. The driveway and rear of the home are conveniently accessed from Harvard Avenue. Walk to town, train, schools, town pool and more from this gem of a home – offering nearly 4000 square feet of space and historic charm.  Award-winning schools including Strath Haven High School – which boasts the largest marching band in the state with one out of every three students at the school participating!

Details

Property ID 845577
6 Bedrooms
3.5 Bathrooms
Square Footage 3700
Lot Size .44
Year Built 1906
StyleFolk Victorian
Updated on May 28, 2026 at 2:05 pm

Address

  • Address: 212 S Chester Road
  • City: Swarthmore
  • State: Pennsylvania
  • Zip/Postal Code: 19081
  • Country: United States

Contact Agent

Jeanne Maillet

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