Delaware County property record for 71 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,354 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.345 acres (15,028 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $860,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $17,144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-00-00494-01 |
| Primary APN | 43-00-00494-01 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,354 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,354 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 15,028 sqft (0.345 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4303318000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 71 FOREST LN |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HSE LOT 70 X 150 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWARTHMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
71 Forest Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Delaware County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BHCU |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BHCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 25, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202621109 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7136 / 2897 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 71 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000021109 |
| Book / Page | 7136 / 2897 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST EXECUTIVE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $868,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000021110, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621110 |
| Name | BHCU |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.23% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 71 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Document Number | 0071362897 |
| Book / Page | 7136 / 2897 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | NORTHEAST EXECUTIVE ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $868,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Document Number | 0000021110, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621110 |
| Name | BHCU |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Forest Ln was $17,144 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $17,144.00 Homeowner's exemption | $439,150 Land $156,330 Building $282,820 | $439,150 Land $156,330 Building $282,820 |
| 2024 | $439,150 Land $156,330 Building $282,820 | ||
| 2023 | $24,395.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $439,150 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $439,150 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 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 71 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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