4 Park Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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Bedrooms
2
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Bathrooms
1
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Square Feet
1,100 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 1
Highlights
- Furnished
- Hardwood Floors
About This Home
Property Id: 108820 Furnished, Bright, Spacious 2BR Bi-Level Apartment | Available 8/1/2026, Dedicated Parking This elegant, furnished bi-level two-bedroom apartment is located in the heart of downtown Swarthmore, just steps from campus and town amenities. Proven student rental history: The apartment has a long history of being rented by Swarthmore College students and is especially well suited to student living, based on its location, layout, and setting. Location • Located on Park Avenue in the center of town • Approximately ½ block from the SEPTA Regional Rail station • Easy walk to campus, library, cafés, shops, and farmers’ market • Central yet comfortable, with excellent light and privacy Apartment Highlights • Large, open-concept living and dining area with beautiful hardwood floors • Bright, sun-filled space suitable for studying, hosting friends, or relaxing • Recently renovated and exceptionally well maintained • Distinct bi-level layout with living space on the main level and bedrooms upstairs • Quality lighting fixtures throughout • Approx. 1,200 sq ft — feels more like a townhouse than an apartment Two Private Entrances & Outdoor Space • Front entrance at street level on Park Avenue • Rear entrance via stairs to a private outdoor patio The patio is a great spot to enjoy summer evenings — including July 4th fireworks. During the years the apartment was owner-occupied and rented to students, the unit, patio, and downtown Swarthmore have been very comfortable in the summer, with no noticeable mosquito issues. Additional Perks • One dedicated off-street parking space • Furnished (most major pieces provided) • Quiet, well-maintained building • The property was owner-occupied for many years before being fully rented and reflects the level of care typical of an owner-occupied home Well Suited For • Students or others seeking walk-to-campus convenience • Renters who value space, light, and a central location • Those looking for a comfortable home base during the academic year
4 Park Ave is an apartment community located in Delaware County and the 19081 ZIP Code.
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Furnished Units Available
Features
Hardwood Floors
Refrigerator
Furnished
Oven
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- Refrigerator
- Hardwood Floors
- Furnished
- Bicycle Storage
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Swarthmore is a small but quietly compelling Delaware County borough where Quaker history, collegiate energy, and easy Philadelphia access all share the same two square miles. Rooted in a Quaker settlement dating to the late 1600s, the borough grew into a distinct community after Swarthmore College was founded in 1864, and that institution still shapes the character of daily life here. The college's 425-acre Scott Arboretum doubles as the borough's green heart, drawing walkers and nature lovers through wooded trails year-round.
Downtown Swarthmore, known locally as "The Ville," offers a walkable stretch of independently owned shops and a SEPTA regional rail station that puts Center City Philadelphia within a reasonable commute. The borough also hosts a Thursday Night Live summer concert series and an annual Jumble Sale through the Swarthmore Friends Meeting that draws crowds from well beyond the borough limits.
Learn more about living in Swarthmore- Cable Ready
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.3 mi |
Transportation options available in Swarthmore include Springfield Mall, located 1.4 miles from 4 Park Ave. 4 Park Ave is near Philadelphia International, located 8.0 miles or 17 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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Walk: | 2 min | 0.1 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.0 mi |
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Scott Arboretum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.2 mi |
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Delaware County Institute of Science
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.5 mi |
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Upland Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.7 mi |
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Smedley Park
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Drive: | 14 min | 5.5 mi |
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Rose Tree Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.1 mi |
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 13.8 mi |
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4 Park Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081