Chester County property record for 231 Buchanan Ct, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.017 acres (740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $613 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-8-351 |
| Primary APN | 11-8-351 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,828 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 340 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 340 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 740 sqft (0.017 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 231 BUCHANAN CT |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-2963 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT 74 & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | MAIN STREET VILLAGE PH 03 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 304101 |
231 Buchanan Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2016.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 BUCHANAN CT, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2963 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201611504692 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9417 / 1542 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 231 Buchanan Ct was $613.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Downingtown Borough |
| Unified School District | Downingtown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $613.00 | $134,230 Land $28,550 Building $105,680 | $134,230 Land $28,550 Building $105,680 |
| 2024 | $5,605.00 | $134,230 Land $28,550 Building $105,680 | |
| 1998 | $134,230 Land $28,550 Building $105,680 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 231 Buchanan Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 234 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 234 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 231 Buchanan Ct 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 | DOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,900 people · EPA ID PA1150026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 335 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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