Welcome to one of the most beautiful tree lined streets in Swarthmore. This stunning stone Colonial has the best of everything Swarthmore has to offer. A large, charming home with fabulous curb appeal, and a quick walk to the Village and College Campus of Swarthmore & the train with easy access to Center City all in the award winning Wallingford Swarthmore School District. This charming home is very spacious inside and features an expansive Living Room with built in cabinets and a large fireplace with wood mantle, a bright Dining Room to accommodate wonderful family gatherings, and both a Morning Room and large first floor Family Room with a wall of built in cabinets and book shelves. There is also the convenience of a Laundry Room and Mud Room with an outside exit to a stunning Paver Patio in the back yard. There are 6 substantially sized Bedrooms, including a Master Suite with Master Bath and Sitting/Dressing Room, 2 additional Full Baths and a Powder Room. Charming touches are found throughout such as custom d cor windows, corner cabinetry, & window seats. There is also an impressive atrium addition with a huge hot tub in a wood and windows setting allowing the beauty of the natural surroundings to be thoroughly enjoyed while inside. The seller notes that the square footage is higher than the public records indicate, approximately 4200+ sq. ft. due to additions to the home. Call for a private showing today of this very special home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Saundra Shepard• BHHS Fox & Roach-Media
•610-566-3000 (broker)
Bought with Carrie Piccard• D. Patrick Welsh Real Estate, LLC
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$788,838
Est. take-home
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$3,955/mo
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Market trends in 19081, PA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
100.0%
1.2% MoM
Median sale price
$325K
$50K MoM
Avg. days on market
27d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
28
3 MoM
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Sale history for 55 Forest Ln
Date
Event
Price
TREND #6494311
Jun 3, 2015
Sold
$520,000
$124/sq ft
May 11, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 6, 2015
Price Changed
$595,000
$142/sq ft
Dec 8, 2014
Listed
$695,000
$165/sq ft
+20
BRIGHT MLS #1003170904
Jun 3, 2015
Sold
$520,000
$124/sq ft
May 7, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Dec 8, 2014
Listed
$595,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,847 (+9.0%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2025
$20,047 (+2.4%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2024
$19,571 (+4.0%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2023
$18,813 (+2.7%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2022
$18,315 (−38.6%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2021
$29,830 (+42.3%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2020
$20,969 (+2.6%)
$115,920 + $243,490
$359,410
2019
$20,440 (+1.7%)
$115,920 + $243,490
$359,410
2018
$20,103 (+2.3%)
2017
$19,651 (+4.9%)
2015
$18,737 (+1.6%)
2014
$18,438 (+2.1%)
2013
$18,055 (+2.6%)
2011
$17,594 (+4.1%)
2010
$16,906
Tax history for 55 Forest Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,847 (+9.0%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2025
$20,047 (+2.4%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2024
$19,571 (+4.0%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2023
$18,813 (+2.7%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2022
$18,315 (−38.6%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2021
$29,830 (+42.3%)
$155,450 + $387,650
$543,100
2020
$20,969 (+2.6%)
$115,920 + $243,490
$359,410
2019
$20,440 (+1.7%)
$115,920 + $243,490
$359,410
2018
$20,103 (+2.3%)
2017
$19,651 (+4.9%)
2015
$18,737 (+1.6%)
2014
$18,438 (+2.1%)
2013
$18,055 (+2.6%)
2011
$17,594 (+4.1%)
2010
$16,906
*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
6
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
90 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,722
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Delaware County
APN
43000049600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
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