Chester County property record for 257 Beacon Dr, Phoenixville, PA 19460
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,236 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.382 acres (16,650 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $493,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $649 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-4C-31 |
| Primary APN | 26-4C-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,236 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 16,650 sqft (0.382 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 BEACON DR |
|---|---|
| City | PHOENIXVILLE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19460-2046 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 12 & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | IRA W MINTER |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST PIKELAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 301001 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 BEACON DR, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460-2046 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202311970336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11029 / 439 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0084842071 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 257 BEACON DR, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460-2046 |
| Document Number | 0110290439 |
| Book / Page | 11029 / 439 |
| Map Reference | FILE 2203&2204 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11970336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,930.00 |
| 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 | 257 BEACON DR, PHOENIXVILLE, PA 19460-2046 |
| Document Number | 0011970337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11970337 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | East Pikeland Township |
| Unified School District | Phoenixville Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $649.00 (-89.14%) | $158,310 (-) Land $40,830 Building $117,480 | $158,310 (-) Land $40,830 Building $117,480 |
| 2025 | $158,310 (-) Land $40,830 Building $117,480 | $158,310 (-) Land $40,830 Building $117,480 | |
| 2024 | $5,974.00 | $158,310 Land $40,830 Building $117,480 | |
| 1998 | $158,310 Land $40,830 Building $117,480 |
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 | 3 in force |
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 | PA AMERICAN ROYERSFORD private · serves 49,508 people · EPA ID PA1150166 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 57 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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