Chester County property record for 229 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.267 acres (11,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $90 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 3-5-65 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-65 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 11,625 sqft (0.267 acres) |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 229 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3605 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | I1 |
| Legal Description | LOT |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 RIVER PL, 114, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5125 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage MIDCOAST CMNTY BK |
| Apr 6, 2017 | Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 6, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202011715521 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10096 / 1740 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 229 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3605 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0109940365 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Book Page | 10994/365 |
| Instrument | 11959706 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19803 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3605 |
| Document Number | 0096091269 |
| Book / Page | 009609 / 001269 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11564307 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 300 WATER ST WILMINGTON DE 198015037, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5037 |
| Document Number | 96091269 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009609/001269 |
| Instrument | 11564307 |
| Name | MIDCOAST CMNTY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1011 CENTRE RD # 119, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-1270 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 229 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3605 |
| Document Number | 0095192053 |
| Book / Page | 9519 / 2053 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11536413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 518 W LANCASTER AVE, 518, HAVERFORD, PA 19041-1209 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 WATER ST STE 300, 300, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5046 |
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 | $90.00 (-89.4%) | $17,440 (-) Land $17,440 | $17,440 (-) Land $17,440 |
| 2024 | $849.00 | $17,440 Land $17,440 | |
| 1998 | $17,440 Land $17,440 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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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