Dartmouth House
325 Dartmouth Ave,
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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The Harvard
The Harvard
426 Harvard Ave,
Swarthmore,
PA
19081
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About The Harvard
Welcome to The Harvard in Swarthmore, PA. The 19081 location is an ideal place to move. Make sure you to see the available floorplan options. The team of leasing professionals is ready to help you in finding your perfect apartment. Welcome to your new home at The Harvard. Contact or drop by the leasing office to check the availability and schedule a tour today.
The Harvard is an apartment community located in Delaware County and the 19081 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District attendance zone.
426 Harvard Ave,
Swarthmore,
PA
19081
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.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 7.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 8.2 mi |
The Harvard is within 6 minutes or 0.4 mile from Swarthmore College. It is also near Widener University and Neumann University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
245 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
554 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
909 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,159 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
21 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
206 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Swarthmore include Springfield Mall, located 1.5 miles from The Harvard. The Harvard is near Philadelphia International, located 8.1 miles or 17 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 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 |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Philadelphia International
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Drive: | 17 min | 8.1 mi |
Walkability Near The Harvard
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
75
/ 100
Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from The Harvard.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi |
The Harvard has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Scott Arboretum
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.3 mi |
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Delaware County Institute of Science
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Drive: | 9 min | 3.6 mi |
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Upland Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi |
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Smedley Park
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Drive: | 15 min | 5.5 mi |
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Rose Tree Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.6 mi |
The Harvard has 5 parks within 5.6 miles, including Scott Arboretum, Delaware County Institute of Science, and Upland Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 6.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 6.2 mi |
The Harvard has 3 hospitals within 6.2 miles, the nearest is Riddle Memorial Hospital which is 5.6 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 25 min | 13.8 mi |
The Harvard is 13.8 miles and a 25 minute drive from Philadelphia Naval Busi Center.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
426 Harvard Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081