Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $278,250 on Jul 1, 1994
85 FOREST LN
SWARTHMORE, PA 19081
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,930 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$278,250 · Jul 1, 1994
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,137 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$362,120 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$152,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$210,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$362,120
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$362,120
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyDELAWARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Neighborhood · ZIP 19081These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,528
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,245 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$126,187
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,591
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
85 Forest Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Bigger than 66% of homes in Delaware County
- Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Delaware County
- Older than 65% of homes in Swarthmore 19081
How it measures up in Swarthmore 19081
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Swarthmore 19081.
Living area1,930 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,806 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 55% of homes nearby
Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger
Bigger than 61% of homes nearby
Year built1949
OlderTypical 1952Newer
Newer than 35% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Swarthmore | Swarthmore 19081 | Delaware County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,930 ft² | 37% of homes | 55% of homes | 66% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.25 ac | 44% of homes | 61% of homes | 72% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1949 | 56% of homes | 35% of homes | 43% of homes |
About 85 Forest Ln
When did 85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA last sell?
85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA last sold on Jul 1, 1994 for $278,250, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA?
85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,930 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.
When was 85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA built?
85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.
How does 85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA compare to other homes in Swarthmore 19081?
Among the 3,261 homes in Swarthmore 19081, it is bigger than 55% of them (1,930 ft² against a typical 1,806 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1949 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Forest Ln, Swarthmore, PA was $14,137. The county assessed it at $362,120.
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