Chester County property record for 253 S Thistle Down Dr, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,392 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.758 acres (33,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $822 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 60-2-24.31 |
| Primary APN | 60-2-24.31 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,392 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,860 sqft |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 33,000 sqft (0.758 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 468 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 S THISTLE DOWN DR |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-2259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | MCCLELLAN FARM FINAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW GARDEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 306503 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 S THISTLE DOWN DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3174 / 561 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $822.00 (-89.17%) | $189,500 (-) Land $41,120 Building $148,380 | $189,500 (-) Land $41,120 Building $148,380 |
| 2024 | $7,589.00 | $189,500 Land $41,120 Building $148,380 | |
| 1998 | $189,500 Land $41,120 Building $148,380 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 |
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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