105 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
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OFF MARKET

$923,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,064 sqft

105 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081

Est. Refi. Payment $6,202/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 14, 2022 for $813,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$924K
Since last month
Decreased$11K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$20K (+2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$112K (+13.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +122% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$925K
August 2026$924K
July 2026$936K
June 2026$968K
May 2026$979K
April 2026$965K
March 2026$956K
February 2026$935K
January 2026$921K
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2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
132 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$800,000
11/17/25
5
2.5
2,323
300 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$830,000
05/29/26
4
2.5
2,166
603 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$450,000
03/31/26
3
2.5
1,784
509 Westminster Ave, Swarthmore, PA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$735,000
08/07/26
3
2.5
2,154
740 Harvard Ave, Swarthmore, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$875,000
07/21/26
4
2.5
2,160
629 University Pl, Swarthmore, PA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$765,000
08/28/26
3
2.5
2,262
339 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$730,000
03/24/26
4
2.5
2,265
218 Vassar Ave, Swarthmore, PA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$757,338
06/30/26
4
2
1,841
411 Drexel Pl, Swarthmore, PA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$825,000
08/14/26
4
2.5
2,445
403 Haverford Pl, Swarthmore, PA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$733,832
09/12/25
4
2.5
1,956

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
132 Rutgers Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.03
$800,000
5
2.5
2,323
Recently Sold
100 Rutgers Ave #11, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.06
$336,400
2
1.5
1,517
Off Market
116 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.05
$961,300
5
2.5
2,400
Off Market
107 Rutgers Ave #F1, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.09
$189,700
2
1
647
Off Market
107 Rutgers Ave #G1, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.09
$236,000
2
1
690
Recently Sold
110 Park Ave #230, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.11
$715,500
2
2
1,268
Off Market
110 Park Ave #240, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.11
$952,300
2
2
1,628
Off Market
110 Park Ave #260, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.11
$1,112,825
2
2.5
1,791
Recently Sold
110 Park Ave #270, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.11
$793,500
2
2
1,406
Off Market
110 Park #280, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.11
$718,371
2
2
1,236
Recently Sold
110 Park Ave #210, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.11
$1,420,000
2
2
2,036
Recently Sold
110 Park Ave #340, Swarthmore, PA 19081
0.11
$1,120,000
2
2
1,628
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1909
2,064 sqft
$448/sqft

About this House

What stands today at 105 Cornell Avenue appears exactly as it did when constructed in 1909, an amazing English Arts & Crafts home with the most unique copper shake roof! A lovely flagstone path leads up to the elevated front entry, where the original front door welcomes one inside. A lovely detail is that all the original windows on the first floor & the front door have an ever-so slight arch to the tops of their frames. Enter into the entry hall, one gets another glimpse of the Tudor style, with a timbered wall under the staircase. A traditional center-hall floorplan, the living room occupies the entire depth of the right side of the entry, with a fireplace and large windows overlooking the front & rear yards. Off the living room, the 4-season sun room with walls of windows provides direct access to the rear entertainment deck. On the left of the entry hall, the spacious dining room has windows on three sides, while one corner was captured to provide for a powder room. In the rear ell of the home, the eat-in kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with floor-to-ceiling subway tiles and ample cabinets for storage. There is direct access to the rear deck from the kitchen & also access to the unfinished basement. On the 2nd floor, the primary suite occupies the space over the dining room and has a fully updated en-suite bathroom with a stall shower. The 2nd guest bedroom occupies the entire space over the living room, with windows on three sides and double closets. The hall bathroom has also been updated and provides a tub-shower combination overlooking the rear yard. What was the 3rd bedroom on this floor has the most amazing vaulted ceiling and 2-story arched vertical window! The current owner elected to move the laundry from the basement to this room, so now we are marketing it as a most delightful home office, even though one could easily still use it as a guest bedroom on occasion. Tucked up under the roof eaves on the third floor, the final guest bedroom is located along with an additional home office. Ample storage is tucked into the various roof eaves. The well-tended rear yard is slightly triangular in shape. Along the sides & the rear, combinations of perennials, shrubs and evergreens line the border gardens while the central yard remains a grassy area. Tucked into the rear corner next to the neighbor's garage is a little tree fort constructed by a previous owner, that too has a copper shake roof! In time, it will weather to the same delightful green that is on the main house. The Trex deck provides ample space for outdoor dining & entertaining. A pathway leads around to the detached 2-car garage with a privacy gate at the driveway and a pedestrian access door to the garage. So centrally located to absolutely everything that Swarthmore has to offer, the post office is right around the corner, and in another block, all of the stores that line N. Chester Road and Park Avenue and the Swarthmore SEPTA rail station can easily be walked to in 5 minutes. Just pop across N. Chester Road and one can enjoy the four seasons of interest on the Swarthmore College campus. Also known as the Scott Arboretum, the campus has some of the most beautiful landscapes in our region, and people come from miles to wander and photograph the specimen plantings that are so well tended by the volunteers & staff. There are so many other civic organizations that contribute to the vitality of Swarthmore Borough. The Players Club of Swarthmore remains a vital theater house for stage productions. Just outside Swarthmore is the Community Arts Center in Wallingford that provide classes in all forms of the visual arts. For those unfamiliar with the area, Swarthmore is also so convenient to so many other things. In 5 minutes, one can drive to all the shops & restaurants in downtown Media. Less than 10 miles away is the Philadelphia International Airport, which is exceptionally convenient for those that must fly often for work (or pleasure!). 2022-10-04
105 Cornell Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,064 sqft single-family home built in 1909. It last sold for $813,500 on Nov 14, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $923,800, with a rent estimate of $3,262/month.

Home Details for 105 Cornell Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1909
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Stone
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 14, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2034348
Sold
$813,500
Oct 4, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2034348
Pending
$699,900
Sep 29, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #PADE2034348
Listed For Sale
$699,900
Jul 11, 2011
Source: N/A
Sold
$476,000
Jan 31, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$417,500

Market trends in Swarthmore

Last updated July 2026
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What Locals Say about Swarthmore

At least 73 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 85 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 84 % Say kids play outside

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 82 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say there's wildlife

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 66 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say there are community events

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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  • Susan Morrison
    "Train station is an easy walk to town. Bus service to the city. Close to the airport. Close to route 476 which connects Rte I-95 to 76, the PA turnpike. "
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  • Susan Morrison
    "We’ve lived here 39 years and raised our children here. We love the close knit community. There’s a Variety of shops, a fabulous library and the college offers an entire arboretum. "
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  • Rick G.
    "Swarthmore is a throwback to a different era. There is a strong sense of community. A swim club, coop market, and a community library plus a small business district add to the color. The schools are very good. Plenty of green space."
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  • 1973cmp
    "Great neighborhood and schools! Very laid back community ...Midtown shopping has lots to offer everyone "
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  • Hartisba4564
    "a great place to live farmers markets a beautiful college campus. friendly neighbors great food and great little stores Quiant "
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  • Rick G.
    "I grew up here. This a perfect place to raise a family. Great schools, friendly people and close to public transportation "
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  • Rick G.
    "Swarthmore has strong community feel. The schools are great. It’s safe to walk, bike, and run. Most homes are in walking distance to the team "
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  • Mary
    "Beautiful homes, friendly neighbors, parks, farmers market on weekends, one of the best school districts in the state. There are so many good things about living in swarthmore, it’s has a real community feel. "
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  • CR
    "For being such a tiny town, Swarthmore does an excellent job of engaging the community with events all summer long. The only downsides are the lack of a local pub and the extreme taxes. "
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  • Kristin A.
    "This is a great neighborhood, just really expensive. Conveniently located near many major roadways. Public transportation is also easy "
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  • Matt N.
    "I work from home so I don’t need to go anywhere but close to public transportation and local highways. I like being near the airport. "
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  • Enjoli R.
    "People grow up here, then leave and they always come back to raise their families! One of the best school districts around."
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  • Kristin G.
    "Great for families with young kids, and pets. Excellent schools, and a very involved community."
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  • dtmitchel
    "I live in this neighborhood and find it a uniquely cozy, rural neighborhood surrounding Swarthmore College with many historic homes, woods, trees, flowers, birds of many species, deer, rabbits, squirrels, and fox. Swarthmore College tennis courts are to our house's immediate right and the soccer and rugby playing fields across the street stretch out beyond to the late nineteenth century train station (R3 Swarthmore stop). There is a quaint town with local businesses, restaurants, food co-op, and local library all run by local people."
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    "Lehigh Circle in Swarthmore is an idyllic setting for retiring and/or raising a family. There is a beautiful neighborhood park and the neighbors are top notch. Lehigh Circle is in Swarthmore but you don't pay the high Swarthmore taxes! The best of both worlds, I say!"
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Frequently asked questions about 105 Cornell Ave

  • What is 105 Cornell Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 105 Cornell Ave in Swarthmore, PA is $923,800.
  • What is the price history for 105 Cornell Ave?
    105 Cornell Ave in Swarthmore, PA last sold for $813,500 in November 2022.
  • Is Swarthmore a buyer's or seller's market?
    Swarthmore is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Swarthmore?
    Residents describe Swarthmore, PA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See recently sold homes in Swarthmore, PA.
  • Does 105 Cornell Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 105 Cornell Ave in Swarthmore, PA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 105 Cornell Ave?
    The lot at 105 Cornell Ave in Swarthmore, PA is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).

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