Delaware County property record for 138 E 23rd St, Chester, PA 19013
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,715 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.078 acres (3,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,200 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,749 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-05-317:012 |
| Primary APN | 49-05-317:012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,715 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,715 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,398 sqft (0.078 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4905317012 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 138 E 23RD ST |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19013-5104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE 20 X 131 |
| Legal Block | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 404500 |
138 E 23rd St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2004.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 321 BEVERLY PL, WILMINGTON, DE 19809-2907 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200438408 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3118 / 584 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 138 E 23rd St was $1,749.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Chester-Upland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,749.00 | $62,120 Land $17,010 Building $45,110 | $62,120 Land $17,010 Building $45,110 |
| 2024 | $62,120 Land $17,010 Building $45,110 | ||
| 2023 | $2,329.00 | ||
| 2021 | $62,120 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $62,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 138 E 23rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 138 E 23rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY serves 140,437 people · EPA ID PA1230004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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