156 E Church St, Downingtown, PA 19335 Property Records

Chester County property record for 156 E Church St, Downingtown, PA 19335

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 930 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$150,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$284 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-11-155.1`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-11-155.1`
Alternative APNs	`1111 01550100` `1111 015501`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	930 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1930
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Brick
Construction Type	Brick
Lot Area	2,600 sqft (0.06 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	156 E CHURCH ST
City	DOWNINGTOWN
State	PA
Zip	19335-2821
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R4
Legal Description	LOT 156 & DWG
Legal Subdivision	ERNEST P DELROSSI
Legal Lot Number	156
Jurisdiction	CHESTER PA
Township / Civil Division	DOWNINGTOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	304102

Owner

156 E Church St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	15240 RUSSELL DR, ONANCOCK, VA 23417-3004
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 18, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 1, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202111886020
Deed Book / Page	10740 / 1258
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	CHESTER PA
Recording Date	Nov 18, 2021
Property Address	156 E CHURCH ST, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2821
Document Number	0107401258
Book / Page	10740 / 1258
Map Reference	PL 7190
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2021
Instrument	11886020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 30, 2021
Title Company	CB PREFERRED LAND TRANSFER LLC, PREFERRED LAND TRANSFER LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$1,500.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	15240 RUSSELL DR, ONANCOCK, VA 23417-3004

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 156 E Church St was $284.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Chester County
Municipality	Downingtown Borough
Unified School District	Downingtown Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$284.00	$62,120 Land $22,510 Building $39,610	$62,120 Land $22,510 Building $39,610
2024	$2,594.00	$62,120 Land $22,510 Building $39,610
1998			$62,120 Land $22,510 Building $39,610

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 156 E Church St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 21 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	21 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	56 (1996–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	12 of 56
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event	Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 12 claims Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 5 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 8 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 156 E Church St 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	Indirect 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 System	DOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,900 people · EPA ID PA1150026
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	22 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 610 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20