252 Chestnut St, Pottstown, PA 19464 Property Records

Montgomery County property record for 252 Chestnut St, Pottstown, PA 19464

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,865 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size0.096 acres (4,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$220,000 (Jul 2024)
Tax Bill$3,011 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN16-00-05512-00-7

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-00-05512-00-7
Alternative APN
  • 16001 081

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,865 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,333 sqft
Basement Area496 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1915
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1915
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area4,200 sqft (0.096 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 30 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Frame Porch
Porch Area238 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area147 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address252 CHESTNUT ST
CityPOTTSTOWN
StatePA
Zip19464-5561
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeTTN
Legal DescriptionASSESSOR BLOCK-UNIT NUMBER 1-81
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number81
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Township / Civil DivisionPOTTSTOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract208904

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Old Pottstown Historic District (Additional Documentation)
listed 1985 · 915 contributing resources · NRIS 85001955

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

252 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2024.

Source: Montgomery County records, as of June 1, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address650 N EVANS ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-4614
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 24, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Seller Carry-Back
CAMAPLAN ADM TTEE
Jun 7, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 13, 2021Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 5, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202433367
Deed Book / Page6368 / 1257
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Property Address252 CHESTNUT ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5561
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number01544602684
DateNov 24, 2021
Book Page15446/02684
Instrument2021133538
Lender
NameCAMAPLAN ADM TTEE
TypeSeller
Address122 E BUTLER AVE # 100, AMBLER, PA 19002
Agreement
TypeSeller Carry-Back
AmountAmount on Record
Term12 Months
DueOct 15, 2022
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Property Address252 CHESTNUT ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5561
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2024
Title CompanySTEWART ABSTRACT AND TITLE, STEWART ABSTRACT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address499 GREENWOOD RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2547

Mortgage

Document Number0156051224
DateJun 7, 2022
Book Page15605/1224
Instrument2022061798
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 8, 2052

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMONTGOMERY PA
Recording DateOct 13, 2021
Property Address252 CHESTNUT ST, POTTSTOWN, PA 19464-5561
Document Number00625101939
Book / Page6251 / 01939
Map ReferenceDB5755 PG806
Instrument DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument2021122120
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$950.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1273, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-0448

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Chestnut St was $3,011.

Source: Montgomery County assessment roll, as of June 1, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyMontgomery County
MunicipalityPottstown Borough
Unified School DistrictPottstown School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,011.00$46,000$46,000
2025$3,011.00
2024$46,000 (-)
2023$2,823.00 (+1.4%)$46,000
2022$2,784.00
1998$46,000
1996$46,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 252 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 6, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1979–1982)
Most Recent ClaimJun 1982 · tidal / storm surge

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

The area around 252 Chestnut St 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemPOTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH
serves 36,000 people · EPA ID PA1460037
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Sep 2023
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 812 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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: AT&T, T-Mobile.

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