Delaware County property record for 197 E 18th St, Chester, PA 19013
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,140 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,873 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,614 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-06-378:000 |
| Primary APN | 49-06-378:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,873 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4906378000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 197 E 18TH ST |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19013-5709 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE 16 X 106 |
| Legal Block | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 404700 |
197 E 18th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 E 18TH ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5709 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202433051 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7002 / 491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 197 E 18TH ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5709 |
| Document Number | 0069635114 |
| Book / Page | 6963 / 5114 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024009116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Title Company | ORION ABSTRACT, HORIZON ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $680.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 152 STATION RD, GLEN MILLS, PA 19342-1231 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 197 E 18th St was $1,614.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Chester-Upland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,614.00 | $57,330 Land $15,960 Building $41,370 | $57,330 Land $15,960 Building $41,370 |
| 2024 | $48,790 Land $15,960 Building $32,830 | ||
| 2023 | $1,829.00 | ||
| 2021 | $57,330 (+17.5%) | ||
| 2020 | $48,790 |
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 197 E 18th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · 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 | 4 (1984–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 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.
The area around 197 E 18th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY serves 140,437 people · EPA ID PA1230004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 504 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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