1355 Forrest Street

Local assessors in Marcus Hook, PA have categorized 1355 Forrest Street as a residential type of property. The home was built in 1955 and is 69 years old. The property's lot size has been calculated to be 9,627 square feet. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot was measured at 810 ft and the front of the lot was measured at 850 ft. Sharp-eyed aficionados of architecture will notice that the home on the property was built in a split level style. Now, let's dive a bit deeper into the details surrounding the home on the property. There are 5 rooms in the home. Of these, 3 have been legally categorized as bedrooms. For more details, please view your local government regulations on what counts as a legal bedroom. As for the restroom situation, there is one full bathroom. There are also 2 partial bathrooms. This is a single story home so it's perfect for folks who don't want to have to climb stairs on a daily basis. If we look only at the heated or air conditioned part of the building, then 1355 Forrest Street has a total of 1,812 sqft of living area. Note that this number does not include the square footage of the garage, basement, and/or porch into its calculations. There is a full basement that is 170 sqft. Perfect for those looking for additional storage or living space such as a recreational room, additional bedroom, etc.

Curious to learn more about the home? Our team of data engineers have sourced the most up-to-date information from the local assessors office to share with you. The home sources its water from a municipal system. For water disposal, homeowners who don't want the additional responsibilities of handling a septic tank will be happy to learn that the home is connected to a municipal sewage system. Though, they may have to pay additional fees to have their wastewater disposed. Additional features on the property are as follows. There is a garage for those who need a place to park their vehicle. There is only one available parking space, so if you need more, you may need to find some alternatives. Moving onto specific details regarding the building. Our sources show that the building condition is average. It might sound scary but did you know that buildings can move depending on the weather? Both hot and cold weather can have severe impact on the longevity of your home structure depending on how much your home moves. Hence why architects pay a lot of attention to the type of control joints used in the construction process. Just so you know, this home was built with stone control joints. Not only do we know the type, but we also know that the assessors have graded the quality of these control joints with a letter grade - C. Lots of alum/vinyl siding were used in the construction of the exterior walls of the home. Residents rely on central air conditioning for their cooling system. The home's a central heating system is the primary heating source and it is being fueled with gas. We've gathered and summarized the following transaction history in an effort to provide more transparency and up-to-date information for our users. According to our sources, 1355 Forrest Street sold most recently in May 28, 2002 for a total of $115,000. If you work out the math, that's approximately a cost of $63.47 per sqft. Before that, the property was also sold for $68,000 in Jun 12, 1995. There could be many factors that caused the property to sell at a higher price and increase in value. Tax-wise, the current owner is expected to pay close to $441 in taxes each year. The initial year of tax delinquency occurred in 2023. 1355 Forrest Street was most recently assessed in 2024. During this assessment, the property's total value was estimated to be about $153,550. If we break it down further, the land itself was valued at $38,000. Improvements to the property, however, were assessed at a total of $115,550. The property's total market value has been marked the same as the total assessed value which is pretty typical. As you can see, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing a home. For example, have you evaluated your own Debt-To-Income ratio (DTI) and understood how this may impact the number of loan options you have access to? Don't worry, we'll cover the basics such as what a DTI ratio is, how to calculate yours, what most lenders consider to be an ideal ratio, and also provide our tips on how you can improve your score if it is on the higher side.Sadly, this property is not available for sale but we are constantly updating our inventory in real time. Sign up for a RealtyHop account and add this property to your favorites to get updates on when this property is back on the market. Or alternatively, you can check back frequently for updates.