Chester County property record for 147 W 1st Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 6.5 ba · 5,976 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.382 acres (16,631 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,388 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-7-17 |
| Primary APN | 2-7-17 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 6.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,976 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,793 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 16,631 sqft (0.382 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 817 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 147 W 1ST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MALVERN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19355-2604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MALVERN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 300400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Paoli Battlefield Site and Parade Grounds listed 1997 · 9 contributing resources · NRIS 97001248 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
147 W 1st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 147 W 1ST AVE, MALVERN, PA 19355-2604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202011724710 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10129 / 650 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 147 W 1ST AVE, MALVERN, PA 19355-2604 |
| Document Number | 0106770992 |
| Book / Page | 10677 / 992 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11868897 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 928 HEATHERSTONE DR, BERWYN, PA 19312-2508 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 147 W 1ST AVE, MALVERN, PA 19355-2604 |
| Document Number | 0101290650 |
| Book / Page | 010129 / 000650 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11724710 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1728 HIBBERAL LN WEST CHESTER PA 19380, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 147 W 1st Ave was $1,388.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Malvern Borough |
| Unified School District | Great Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,388.00 | $396,170 Land $57,500 Building $338,670 | $396,170 Land $57,500 Building $338,670 |
| 2024 | $13,026.00 | $396,170 Land $57,500 Building $338,670 | |
| 1998 | $396,170 Land $57,500 Building $338,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 W 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
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 risk around 147 W 1st Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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