Chester County property record for 196 Valley Stream Ln, Chesterbrook, PA 19087
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,720 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $224,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $421 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 43-5-2160 |
| Primary APN | 43-5-2160 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,720 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 1,492 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| View / Lot | Apt/Condo Complex |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 196 VALLEY STREAM LN |
|---|---|
| City | CHESTERBROOK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19087-5858 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | UNIT 196 J |
| Legal Subdivision | VALLEY STREAM VILLAGE 02 UN 196J |
| Legal Lot Number | 196 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | TREDYFFRIN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 300106 |
196 Valley Stream Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2010.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 VALLEY STREAM LN, CHESTERBROOK, PA 19087-5858 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201011007706 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7901 / 357 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Valley Stream Ln was $421.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | Tredyffrin Township |
| Unified School District | Tredyffrin-Easttown School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $421.00 | $107,830 Land $24,560 Building $83,270 | $107,830 Land $24,560 Building $83,270 |
| 2024 | $3,798.00 | $107,830 Land $24,560 Building $83,270 | |
| 1998 | $107,830 Land $24,560 Building $83,270 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 196 Valley Stream Ln 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 | 1 in force |
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 196 Valley Stream Ln 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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