131 E 12th St, Chester, PA 19013 Property Records

Delaware County property record for 131 E 12th St, Chester, PA 19013

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.076 acres (3,311 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$240,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$398 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Sale
Feb 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN49-09-158:000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN49-09-158:000
Alternative APN
  • 49-02-00062-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,280 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,280 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area3,311 sqft (0.076 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number4909158000
Street Address131 E 12TH ST
CityCHESTER
StatePA
Zip19013-5910
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description2 STY HSE 25 X 100
Legal Block90
JurisdictionDELAWARE PA
Township / Civil DivisionCHESTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract405000

Owner

Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address600 E NEVERSINK RD, READING, PA 19606-3208
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 24, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT/PA
Feb 6, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
LAND SERVICES USA INC, LAND SVCS USA INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 24, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201926517
Deed Book / Page6328 / 425
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDELAWARE PA
Recording DateMay 24, 2019
Property Address131 E 12TH ST, CHESTER, PA 19013
Document Number0063280425
Book / Page006328 / 000425
Instrument DateApr 22, 2019
Instrument26517
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN ABSTRACT/PA

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,400.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address600 E NEVERSINK RD READING PA 196063208, READING, PA 19606-3208
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

February 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionDELAWARE PA
Recording DateFeb 6, 2019
Property Address131 E 12TH ST, CHESTER, PA 19013
Document Number0062802265
Book / Page006280 / 002265
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2019
Instrument5511
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2019
Title CompanyLAND SERVICES USA INC, LAND SVCS USA INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$900.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address841 MERION SQUARE RD GLADWYNE PA 190351507, GLADWYNE, PA 19035-1507

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyDelaware County
MunicipalityChester City
Unified School DistrictChester-Upland School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$398.00 (-24.76%)$14,130 (-91.05%) Land $6,900 Building $7,230$14,130 (-) Land $6,900 Building $7,230
2024$157,920 Land $6,900 Building $151,020
2023$529.00
2021$14,130 (-91.05%)
2020$157,920

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 policies
Nearby Flood Policies15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (1979–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 7
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCHESTER WATER AUTHORITY
serves 140,437 people · EPA ID PA1230004
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionNov 2025
Lead5 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 444 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

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