Chester County property record for 257 N Broad St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $777 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-55 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-55 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 9,600 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 257 N BROAD ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-2903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG & GAR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 303402 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Kennett Square Historic District listed 1989 · 507 contributing resources · NRIS 89001052 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
257 N Broad St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 N BROAD ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TRUIST BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 21, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202311966185 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11014 / 2295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 257 N BROAD ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 207 S WILLOW ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3353 |
| Document Number | 0110142298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11014/2298 |
| Instrument | 11966186 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 257 N BROAD ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2903 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0108631629 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 10863/1629 |
| Instrument | 11920917 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Mar 26, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 N Broad St was $777.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Kennett Square Borough |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $777.00 | $149,560 Land $31,650 Building $117,910 | $154,540 Land $31,650 Building $122,890 |
| 2024 | $7,287.00 | $149,560 Land $31,650 Building $117,910 | |
| 1998 | $154,540 Land $31,650 Building $122,890 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 257 N Broad St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Tropical Depression Ivan |
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 risk around 257 N Broad St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | KENNETT SQUARE MUN WATER WORKS serves 6,328 people · EPA ID PA1150108 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 453 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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