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159 S Orchard Ave, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Property Records

Chester County property record for 159 S Orchard Ave, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,737 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size0.02 acres (852 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$272,000 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$586 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Sale
Nov 2018 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN61-6Q-254

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN61-6Q-254
Alternative APNs
  • 6106Q02540000
  • 6106Q0254

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,737 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,957 sqft
Basement Area220 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1989
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area852 sqft (0.02 acres)
View / LotApt/Condo Complex
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 S ORCHARD AVE
CityKENNETT SQUARE
StatePA
Zip19348-1847
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMU
Legal DescriptionUNIT 159 & DWG
Legal SubdivisionORCHARD VLY
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionEAST MARLBOROUGH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract303501

Owner

159 S Orchard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address159 S ORCHARD AVE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1847
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 21, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
SAGE PREMIER SETTLEMENTS
Nov 20, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 20, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202111799747
Deed Book / Page10419 / 182
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Recording DateJan 21, 2021
Property Address159 S ORCHARD AVE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1847
Document Number0104190182
Book / Page010419 / 000182
Instrument DateJan 4, 2020
Instrument11799747
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2021
Title CompanySAGE PREMIER SETTLEMENTS

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,720.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 S ORCHARD AVE KENNETT SQUARE PA 193481847, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1847

November 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address159 S ORCHARD AVE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1847
Document Number0098460975
Book / Page009846 / 000975
Instrument DateOct 29, 2018
Instrument11640196
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 19, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,250.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address40 APPLE RIDGE RD DANBURY CT 068107301, DANBURY, CT 06810-7301
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Recording DateNov 20, 2018
Property Address159 S ORCHARD AVE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1847
Document Number0098460978
Book / Page9846 / 0978
Instrument DateOct 29, 2018
Instrument11640197
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2022
Title CompanyANVIL LAND TRANSFER COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,500.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 S ORCHARD AVE, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1847

Mortgage

Document Number0011640198
DateNov 20, 2018
Instrument11640198
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueDec 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 S Orchard Ave was $586.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester County
County SubdivisionEast Marlborough Township
Unified School DistrictKennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$586.00$126,990 Land $23,680 Building $103,310$126,990 Land $23,680 Building $103,310
2024$5,011.00$126,990 Land $23,680 Building $103,310
1998$126,990 Land $23,680 Building $103,310

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 159 S Orchard Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimOct 2010 · rainfall accumulation

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 159 S Orchard 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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