Delaware County property record for 85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA 19081
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $278,250 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $14,137 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-03-320:000 |
| Primary APN | 43-03-320:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,930 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 43-03-320:000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 FOREST LN |
| City | SWARTHMORE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19081-1204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | DIST:43 CITY/MUNI/TWP:SWARTHMORE BORO MAP REF:43-03 -320:000 |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SWARTHMORE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 407600 |
85 Forest Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1994.
Source: Delaware County records, as of March 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 FOREST LN, SWARTHMORE, PA 19081-1204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001273764 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1273 / 0764 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Forest Ln was $14,137 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of September 1, 2025
| 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 | $14,137.00 | $362,120 Land $152,030 Building $210,090 | |
| 2024 | $362,120 Land $152,030 Building $210,090 | ||
| 2023 | $20,116.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $362,120 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $362,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 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 85 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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