Chester County property record for 17 Buffington St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,128 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $859 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2N-31 |
| Primary APN | 61-2N-31 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,128 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 17 BUFFINGTON ST |
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| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-1492 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C1 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST MARLBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 303502 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Unionville Village Historic District listed 1979 · 69 contributing resources · NRIS 79002205 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Buffington St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2003.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BUFFINGTON ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1492 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BENCHMARK FCU |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
| Jun 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200310356693 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6021 / 17 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 17 BUFFINGTON ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1492 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | SEARCHTEC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0104520003 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10452/3 |
| Instrument | 11808476 |
| Name | BENCHMARK FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 17 BUFFINGTON ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1492 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0104192358 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10419/2358 |
| Instrument | 11799975 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MARLTON, NJ 08053 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 17 BUFFINGTON ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1492 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0099350104 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2019 |
| Book Page | 9935/0104 |
| Instrument | 11668796 |
| Name | UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Buffington St was $859.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | East Marlborough Township |
| Unified School District | Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $859.00 | $143,000 Land $41,220 Building $101,780 | $148,840 Land $41,220 Building $107,620 |
| 2024 | $5,642.00 | $143,000 Land $41,220 Building $101,780 | |
| 1998 | $148,840 Land $41,220 Building $107,620 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Buffington St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Tropical Storms Henri And Isabel And Related Severe Storms And 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 risk around 17 Buffington 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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