Chester County property record for 260 Root Ave, Pottstown, PA 19465
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.9 acres (126,324 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Oct 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $133 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-3-31 |
| Primary APN | 17-3-31 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 126,324 sqft |
|---|---|
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | POTTSTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19465 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 2.9 AC PREMISES A |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH COVENTRY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 301401 |
260 Root Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2004.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 721 DRESHER RD, HORSHAM, PA 19044-2220 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200410466631 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6300 / 884 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 260 Root Ave was $133.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | North Coventry Township |
| Unified School District | Owen J. Roberts School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $133.00 | $29,680 Land $29,680 | $29,680 Land $29,680 |
| 2024 | $1,257.00 | $29,680 Land $29,680 | |
| 1998 | $29,680 Land $29,680 |
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 260 Root Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 192 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 27 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 27 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 192 (1979–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 192 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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 260 Root Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | NORTH COVENTRY WATER SYSTEM serves 2,907 people · EPA ID PA1150220 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from POTTSTOWN BOROUGH WATER AUTH |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 83 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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