Chester County property record for 1797 Newark Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,603 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 1.34 acres (58,650 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Feb 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,112 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 48-8-7 |
| Primary APN | 48-8-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,603 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 58,650 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1797 NEWARK RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-1106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | 1.3 AC & 2 DWGS |
| Legal Subdivision | PREPARED MICHAEL J MORAN PLAN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST MARLBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 311200 |
1797 Newark Rd, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2008.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 383, UNIONVILLE, PA 19375-0383 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200810821620 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7363 / 518 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1797 Newark Rd was $1,112.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | West Marlborough Township |
| Unified School District | Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,112.00 | $270,770 Land $72,970 Building $197,800 | $272,170 Land $72,970 Building $199,200 |
| 2024 | $10,424.00 (+3.27%) | $270,770 (-) Land $72,970 Building $197,800 | |
| 2023 | $10,094.00 | $270,770 Land $72,970 Building $197,800 | |
| 1998 | $272,170 Land $72,970 Building $199,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1797 Newark Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1797 Newark 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 | 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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