Chester County property record for 227 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $392 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3-5-135 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-135 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 12,800 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 227 E SOUTH ST |
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| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | PROPERTY/VERNA MARIE CUFF |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| 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.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3649 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200810886104 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7547 / 1465 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 11, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0065001987 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 227 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3649 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0105391465 |
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| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10539/1465 |
| Instrument | 11832455 |
| Name | MALVERN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $392.00 (-89.34%) | $75,500 (-) Land $40,030 Building $35,470 | $75,700 (-) Land $40,030 Building $35,670 |
| 2025 | $75,500 (-) Land $40,030 Building $35,470 | $75,700 (-) Land $40,030 Building $35,670 | |
| 2024 | $3,679.00 | $75,500 Land $40,030 Building $35,470 | |
| 1998 | $75,700 Land $40,030 Building $35,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | Yes |
| 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 |
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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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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