1557 Blackrock Rd, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
About This Home
Open House Sunday May 17, 2026 - 12:00-2:00 Welcome to 1557 Blackrock Road a twin home nestled in the heart of Swarthmorewood. This Twin home (not a townhouse) features a spacious living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen with access to a deck, and a first floor powder room. Three bright bedrooms and a main bathroom on the second floor. Finished walkout basement perfect for a family room, office or workout area. Utility room with room enough for a handyman's work area. This home features central air conditioning for those hot summer days. Updated replacement windows. Good size fenced in backyard great for children and pets to play in and still have space for a garden. A shed is conveniently located here for all your lawn furniture and lawn care items. A true family home, where the owners have raised their five children.. Conveniently located to great area shopping, parks, playgrounds, schools, dining, community events, public transportation and so much more nearby! Close to I95, 476, and Philadelphia International airport!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Materials
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Frame,Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Workshop,Shelving,Full
Bathroom1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Lower
Features
- Finished area below ground: 305
- Finished area above ground: 1,224
Half Bath
- Level: Main
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,836
- Total interior livable area: 1,529 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Utility Room
- Level: Lower
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 38020020500
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Zoning: R-10 SINGLE FAMILY
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 3,920 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 27.00 x 106.00
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,491 | $17,892 |
| Home Insurance * | $81 | $972 |
| Property Taxes | $398 | $4,776 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,194 | $26,328 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Listed for sale | $330,000 |
| 2026-04-26 | Contingent | $330,000 |
| 2026-04-17 | Price change | $330,000 |
| 2026-04-02 | Listed for sale | $349,900 |
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