Chester County property record for 178 Grubb Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,422 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $319,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $577 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 54-3-312.1C |
| Primary APN | 54-3-312.1C |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,422 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 508 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 178 GRUBB RD |
|---|---|
| City | MALVERN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19355-3504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Description | 2 AC & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | W PUSEY |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WILLISTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 300302 |
178 Grubb Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 GRUBB RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-3504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201211170043 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8393 / 1426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 178 GRUBB RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-3504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 GRUBB RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-3504 |
| Document Number | 0109722253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Book Page | 10972/2253 |
| Instrument | 11953269 |
| Name | OPTIMUM FIRST INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 178 Grubb Rd was $577.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | Willistown Township |
| Unified School District | Great Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $577.00 | $188,210 Land $91,480 Building $96,730 | $188,210 Land $91,480 Building $96,730 |
| 2024 | $5,362.00 | $188,210 Land $91,480 Building $96,730 | |
| 1998 | $188,210 Land $91,480 Building $96,730 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 Grubb Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2019) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2019 · 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 risk around 178 Grubb Rd 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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