This one-of-a-kind, 3 BR, 2 Bth home in Springfield's desirable "Dream Valley" is a must see. Here you will find old world charm w/ unique architectural style, H/W flrs, a LR fpl w/ custom-crafted mantle, & a cozy window seat in the DR. For your convenience, newer upgrades include a gas insert for the fpl, beautifully updated full Bths & fresh paint inside & out. The current owners have enjoyed relaxing together in the light-filled enclosed front porch & on the recently refinished deck off the Kit. There is plenty of room for play & other activities in the backyard, the finished Basement & in the hidden away loft. This loft could also be a quiet Office/Study or an extra storage room. Just steps away from Veteran's Memorial Park, this home is conveniently located not far from the Library, shopping & public transportation. Rts 1, 320, I-95 & 476 are nearby. Easy commute to Philadelphia. Bring your own ideas to make this home your own today. For your peace of mind the owners offer a 1 yr HSA Home Warranty.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
6,500 sq ftLot Size
$299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Diane Cannella• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Jon Miller• Keller Williams Philadelphia
You will find lots of charm in this 2.5 story home in a very desirable area of Springfield. Enter into enclosed heated porch with Bruce hardwood floors & french doors into the formal living rm with gas fplc, french doors into formal dining rm with window seat, updated kitchen with hardwood floor, Pella sliders to deck & yard. Full bath on 1st floor. 2nd fl: 3 bedrooms + small bonus room(possible office, nursery), full bath. Finished attic. Finished basement. Newer windows. Private Drive. Show & Sell! * * Note: Listing agent is related to sellers * *
BRIGHT MLS #PADE534588
Dec 14, 2001
Sold
$213,000
$129/sq ft
Sep 14, 2001
Listed
$213,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1989
Sold
$144,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,890 (+5.8%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2025
$7,457 (+4.4%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2024
$7,145 (+3.9%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2023
$6,880 (+2.2%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2022
$6,731 (−35.4%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2021
$10,424 (+84.1%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2020
$5,663 (+2.4%)
$45,210 + $79,770
$124,980
2019
$5,530 (+1.5%)
$45,210 + $79,770
$124,980
2018
$5,451 (+2.4%)
2017
$5,325 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,142 (+1.6%)
2014
$5,060 (+2.5%)
2013
$4,937 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,766 (+4.6%)
2010
$4,556
Tax history for 36 S Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,890 (+5.8%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2025
$7,457 (+4.4%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2024
$7,145 (+3.9%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2023
$6,880 (+2.2%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2022
$6,731 (−35.4%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2021
$10,424 (+84.1%)
$94,060 + $160,140
$254,200
2020
$5,663 (+2.4%)
$45,210 + $79,770
$124,980
2019
$5,530 (+1.5%)
$45,210 + $79,770
$124,980
2018
$5,451 (+2.4%)
2017
$5,325 (+3.6%)
2015
$5,142 (+1.6%)
2014
$5,060 (+2.5%)
2013
$4,937 (+3.6%)
2011
$4,766 (+4.6%)
2010
$4,556
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
130 ft.
Lot size
6,578 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,648
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
42000185200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
A
Residence District
The A Residence District is designed primarily to provide opportunities for low- to medium-density residential development to complement existing residences and neighborhoods. The A Residence District is also designed to permit various uses related to residential development; to establish regulations to maintain and/or improve the character of the district; and to create opportunities to conserve environmentally sensitive lands through an open space option for residential development.