Chester County property record for 242 N Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,940 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.827 acres (36,034 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $287,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $750 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2-24.52 |
| Primary APN | 60-2-24.52 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 36,034 sqft (0.827 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 242 N THISTLE DOWN DR |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-2255 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 47 & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCLELLAN FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW GARDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 306503 |
242 N Thistle Down Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2014.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 N THISTLE DOWN DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2255 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PSECU |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 19, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DIAMOND CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 19, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200410402437 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6127 / 491 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0089360379 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 242 N THISTLE DOWN DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2255 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0112050651 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 9, 2024 |
| Book Page | 11205/651 |
| Instrument | 12021075 |
| Name | PSECU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17106 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 242 N THISTLE DOWN DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2255 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0104530831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10453/831 |
| Instrument | 11808829 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 242 N THISTLE DOWN DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2255 |
| Document Number | 0098240116 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 22, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 N THISTLE DOWN DR #D KENNETT SQUARE PA 193482255, D, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2255 |
| Document Number | 0098240116 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 4, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009824/000116 |
| Instrument | 11632953 |
| Name | DIAMOND CU |
|---|---|
| Address | POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 N Thistle Down Dr was $750.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | New Garden Township |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $750.00 | $172,870 (-) Land $42,450 Building $130,420 | $172,870 (-) Land $42,450 Building $130,420 |
| 2025 | $172,870 (-) Land $42,450 Building $130,420 | $172,870 Land $42,450 Building $130,420 | |
| 2024 | $6,923.00 | $172,870 Land $42,450 Building $130,420 | |
| 1998 | $172,870 Land $42,450 Building $130,420 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 N Thistle Down Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 242 N Thistle Down Dr 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY serves 140,437 people · EPA ID PA1230004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 86 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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