Chester County property record for 251 Bancroft Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 3,100 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 15.2 acres (662,112 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $895,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,054 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-1-51 |
| Primary APN | 60-1-51 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,100 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 662,112 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 251 BANCROFT RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-2292 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 15.2 AC DWG GAR & BLDGS |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW GARDEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 306503 |
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 BANCROFT RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2292 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/PA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 24, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202111859187 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10639 / 1416 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 251 BANCROFT RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2292 |
| Document Number | 0106391416 |
| Book / Page | 10639 / 1416 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11859187 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | MADISON SETMNT SVCS BRANDYWI |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,950.00 |
| 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 | 251 BANCROFT RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2292 |
| Document Number | 11859188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11859188 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 251 BANCROFT RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2292 |
| Document Number | 0097380731 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 251 BANCROFT RD KENNETT SQUARE PA 193482292, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2292 |
| Document Number | 0097380731 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009738/000731 |
| Instrument | 11605615 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/PA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | May 6, 2043 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $1,054.00 (-89.16%) | $242,720 (-) Land $94,500 Building $148,220 | $252,640 (-) Land $94,500 Building $158,140 |
| 2024 | $9,720.00 | $242,720 Land $94,500 Building $148,220 | |
| 1998 | $252,640 Land $94,500 Building $158,140 |
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 X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2003 · Tropical Storms Henri And Isabel And Related Severe Storms And 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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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