223 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Property Records

Chester County property record for 223 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	6 bd · 1 ba · 2,058 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.18 acres (7,848 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$265,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$529 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`3-5-134`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3-5-134`
Alternative APNs	`0305 01340000` `0305 0134`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,058 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	7,848 sqft (0.18 acres)
View / Lot	Neighborhood

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Oil
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	223 E SOUTH ST
City	KENNETT SQUARE
State	PA
Zip	19348-3649
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	R3
Legal Description	LOT & DWG
Jurisdiction	CHESTER PA
Township / Civil Division	KENNETT SQUARE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	303401

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	PSC 482 BOX 2508, FPO, AP 96362-0026
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 6, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 22, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201911698251
Deed Book / Page	10037 / 550
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	CHESTER PA
Recording Date	Nov 6, 2019
Property Address	223 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3649
Document Number	0100370550
Book / Page	010037 / 000550
Instrument Date	Oct 17, 2019
Instrument	11698251
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2019
Title Company	SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY ABSTRACT, SOUTHERN CHESTER CNTY ABSTRACT

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,650.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	PSC 482 BOX 2508 FPO AP 963620026, FPO, AP 96362-0026

Mortgage

Document Number	100370553
Date	Nov 6, 2019
Book Page	010037/000553
Instrument	11698252

Lender

Name	FIRST FIN'L BK&TR
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FORT WORTH, TX 76110

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 5, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Chester County
Municipality	Kennett Square Borough
Unified School District	Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$529.00 (-89.35%)	$101,990 (-) Land $32,900 Building $69,090	$101,990 (-) Land $32,900 Building $69,090
2024	$4,969.00	$101,990 Land $32,900 Building $69,090
1998			$101,990 Land $32,900 Building $69,090

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
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	Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 3 claims

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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