About this home

Surrounded by tree-lined streets and filled with storybook charm, 315 Union Ave is a warm and welcoming oasis in the heart of Swarthmore. Combining farmhouse character with a generous quarter-acre lot, this happy, Victorian twin is filled with unique personality. Details include a classic front porch, original plank floors, tall functioning windows, exposed brick, and built-in stepback cupboards. The main floor features an arty open living and dining area that flows into a large, cheery eat-in kitchen, and a door to the practical rear mudroom with an exit to the yard. The second level has a wonderfully flexible arrangement of bright, connected rooms offering a 1-2 bedroom layout, with glass-paned French doors, built-in shelving, original woodwork, and large windows that continue the home's distinctive feel. The full bathroom has its own personality, with crisp beadboard, classic fixtures, a soaking tub, and exposed copper shower hardware. Up one more level, the third floor features sun-filled spaces under angled ceilings that expand the possibilities for an additional bedroom, home office, and/or playroom. Step outside to a sunny, rectangular yard that offers plenty of room to garden, entertain, play, or relax. Beyond the property, Swarthmore is known for its welcoming small-town feel, historic character, and top-rated public schools. 315 Union Avenue is a quick stroll from Swarthmore's restaurants, shops, Swarthmore College campus, and SEPTA's Regional Rail service to Philadelphia. Convenient access to I-476 and I-95 keep the rest of the region within easy reach. Schedule your tour today!

Facts and features

Schools

• Swarthmore-Rutledge School

  elementary · K-5 · 0.6 mi

  10

• Strath Haven Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 1.3 mi

  9

• Strath Haven High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.4 mi

  9

• Geoge Crothers Memorial School

  elementary · 0.2 mi

• Milagre Kids School

  high · 9-12 · 0.5 mi

• Notre Dame De Lourdes School

  elementary · K-8 · 0.6 mi

Price history

• Oct 1, 2026 · Listed$456,000
• Aug 23, 2002 · Sold$151,500
• May 6, 2002 · Listed$151,500
• Dec 1, 1994 · Sold$130,000
• Aug 2, 1983 · Sold$44,000
• Aug 1, 1983 · Sold$44,000

Tax history

• 2026$11,863 tax · $294,930 assessed
• 2025$10,886 tax · $294,930 assessed
• 2024$10,628 tax · $294,930 assessed
• 2023$10,216 tax · $294,930 assessed
• 2022$9,945 tax · $294,930 assessed
• 2021$16,199 tax · $294,930 assessed
• 2020$8,372 tax · $143,510 assessed
• 2019$8,161 tax · $143,510 assessed

Home value

$460,600

• Cotality$460,600
• Quantarium$454,404
• Collateral Analytics$610,000

Where it is