Chester County property record for 198 E Main St, Pottstown, PA 19465
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,210 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,987 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $548 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Transfer Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 17-3D-119 |
| Primary APN | 17-3D-119 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,210 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 432 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,987 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 432 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 198 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | POTTSTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19465-7042 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG & GAR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH COVENTRY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 301401 |
198 E Main St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 E MAIN ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19465-7042 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202512085964 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11441 / 97 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0098110039 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 198 E MAIN ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19465-7042 |
| Document Number | 0098110039 |
| Book / Page | 009811 / 000039 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11628585 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17 MEADOW RD #302 RUTHERFORD NJ 070702088, 302, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2088 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 198 E MAIN ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19465-7042 |
| Document Number | 0098010055 |
| Book / Page | 009801 / 000055 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11625484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 17 MEADOW RD #302 RUTHERFORD NJ 070702088, 302, RUTHERFORD, NJ 07070-2088 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 E Main St was $548.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | North Coventry Township |
| Unified School District | Owen J. Roberts School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $548.00 | $121,510 (-) Land $19,790 Building $101,720 | $125,370 (-) Land $19,790 Building $105,580 |
| 2025 | $121,510 (-) Land $19,790 Building $101,720 | $125,370 Land $19,790 Building $105,580 | |
| 2024 | $5,146.00 | $121,510 Land $19,790 Building $101,720 | |
| 1998 | $125,370 Land $19,790 Building $105,580 |
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 198 E Main St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 192 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 192 |
| 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 198 E Main 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTH COVENTRY WATER SYSTEM serves 2,907 people · EPA ID PA1150220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from POTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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