Delaware County property record for 55 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,722 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,201 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Jun 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $21,202 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-03-316:000 |
| Primary APN | 43-03-316:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,722 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,722 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,201 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4303316000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 FOREST LN |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE/PATIO/PORCH 90 X 150 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWARTHMORE HILLS |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWARTHMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
55 Forest Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2015.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 3, 1972 |
| Deed Document Number | 201526997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5650 / 629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Property Address | 55 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | K&H SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0065731002 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 6573/1002 |
| Instrument | 2020045557 |
| Name | CITIZENS & NORTHERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WELLSBORO, PA 16901 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Forest Ln was $21,202.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Swarthmore Borough |
| Unified School District | Wallingford-Swarthmore School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,202.00 | $543,100 Land $155,450 Building $387,650 | $543,100 Land $155,450 Building $387,650 |
| 2024 | $543,100 Land $155,450 Building $387,650 | ||
| 2023 | $30,169.00 | ||
| 2021 | $543,100 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $543,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Forest Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2007.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2007–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 55 Forest Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 411 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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