Chester County property record for 281 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $352,300 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $771 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-2-83.1 |
| Primary APN | 62-2-83.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 91,476 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 KENNETT PIKE |
|---|---|
| City | CHADDS FORD |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19317-8210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 2.1 AC & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLIAM G HARDISON & CAROLYN J |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 303302 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 KENNETT PIKE, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-8210 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202111868769 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10676 / 2379 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0096840753 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 KENNETT PIKE, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-8210 |
| Document Number | 0106762379 |
| Book / Page | 10676 / 2379 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11868769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | BEST ABSTRACT LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,523.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 281 KENNETT PIKE, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-8210 |
| Document Number | 0011868770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11868770 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | Kennett Township |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $771.00 (-89.26%) | $175,990 (-) Land $76,490 Building $99,500 | $175,990 (-) Land $76,490 Building $99,500 |
| 2025 | $175,990 (-) Land $76,490 Building $99,500 | $175,990 (-) Land $76,490 Building $99,500 | |
| 2024 | $7,176.00 | $175,990 Land $76,490 Building $99,500 | |
| 1998 | $175,990 Land $76,490 Building $99,500 |
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2009) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2009 · other causes |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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