Chester County property record for 233 Center St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,217 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $499 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-291 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-291 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,217 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 6,325 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 233 CENTER ST |
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| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| 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.
233 Center St is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 33 CENTER STREET EIINETT SQ, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2023 | Deed, Transfer PARAGON ABSTRACT, INC., PARAGON ABSTRACT LLC |
| May 9, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BRYN MAWR TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202312003703 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11146 / 1811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 233 CENTER ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3207 |
| Document Number | 0111461811 |
| Book / Page | 11146 / 1811 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Instrument | 12003703 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | PARAGON ABSTRACT, INC., PARAGON ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 233 CENTER ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3207 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Property Address | 233 CENTER ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3207 |
| Document Number | 0099212302 |
| Book / Page | 9921 / 2302 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11664637 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | PERNA & ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 233 CENTER ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3207 |
| Document Number | 0011664638 |
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| Date | May 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11664638 |
| Name | BRYN MAWR TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 233 Center St was $499.
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 | $499.00 | $96,190 Land $30,710 Building $65,480 | $96,190 Land $30,710 Building $65,480 |
| 2024 | $4,687.00 (+3.17%) | $96,190 (-) Land $30,710 Building $65,480 | |
| 2023 | $4,543.00 | $96,190 Land $30,710 Building $65,480 | |
| 1998 | $96,190 Land $30,710 Building $65,480 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 233 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2019.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2019–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
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 233 Center 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 453 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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