Delaware County property record for 242 Wanamaker Ave, Essington, PA 19029
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.075 acres (3,267 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,676 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 45-15-269:000 |
| Primary APN | 45-15-269:000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,426 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 3,267 sqft (0.075 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4515269000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 WANAMAKER AVE |
| City | ESSINGTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19029-1429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE 25 X 125 SEC 14 LOT 3 |
| Legal Block | 51 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | TINICUM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 403702 |
242 Wanamaker Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Delaware County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 WANAMAKER AVE, ESSINGTON, PA 19029-1429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202331227 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6928 / 3273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 242 WANAMAKER AVE, ESSINGTON, PA 19029-1429 |
| Document Number | 0020231227 |
| Book / Page | 2023 / 1227 |
| Map Reference | MB 6923 PG 5913 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023031227 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 242 WANAMAKER AVE, ESSINGTON, PA 19029-1429 |
| Document Number | 2023031228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023031228 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 242 WANAMAKER AVE, ESSINGTON, PA 19029-1429 |
| Document Number | 0068593263 |
| Book / Page | 6859 / 3263 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022049780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | TS EXECUTIVE ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 841 10TH AVE # A, A, PROSPECT PARK, PA 19076-2208 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0068593268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 6859/3268 |
| Instrument | 2022049781 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Wanamaker Ave was $4,676.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| County Subdivision | Tinicum Township |
| Unified School District | Interboro School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,676.00 | $141,270 (-) Land $42,110 Building $99,160 | $141,270 (-) Land $42,110 Building $99,160 |
| 2025 | $141,270 (-) Land $42,110 Building $99,160 | $141,270 Land $42,110 Building $99,160 | |
| 2024 | $4,465.00 (+10.44%) | $141,270 (+8.59%) Land $42,110 Building $99,160 | |
| 2023 | $4,043.00 Homeowner's exemption | $130,100 Land $30,940 Building $99,160 | |
| 2021 | $141,270 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $141,270 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 242 Wanamaker Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1984.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 24 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 58 units insured incl. 34 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1984–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 9 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
The area around 242 Wanamaker Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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 527 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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