Chester County property record for 201 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Motel |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,253 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.583 acres (25,379 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $420,187 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,268 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-61 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-61 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 26 Units |
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| Building Area | 9,253 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 10,199 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 25,379 sqft (0.583 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 201 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3605 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Motel |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT APTS MOTEL & REST |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Kennett Square Historic District listed 1989 · 507 contributing resources · NRIS 89001052 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
201 Birch St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2004.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DKB HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200410397109 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6111 / 2396 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010466647 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 201 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Document Number | 0111150811 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11115/811 |
| Instrument | 11994399 |
| Name | DKB HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 201 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3605 |
| Document Number | 0096611686 |
| Book / Page | 009661 / 001686 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11580987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 235 WHITEHORSE LN #200 KENNETT SQUARE PA 193482498, 200, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2498 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 201 Birch St was $3,268.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Kennett Square Borough |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,268.00 | $629,090 Land $38,070 Building $591,020 | $639,590 Land $38,070 Building $601,520 |
| 2024 | $23,955.00 | $491,620 Land $38,070 Building $453,550 | |
| 1998 | $639,590 Land $38,070 Building $601,520 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 201 Birch St 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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1999–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
| 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 201 Birch 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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 | KENNETT SQUARE MUN WATER WORKS serves 6,328 people · EPA ID PA1150108 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 400 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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