Chester County property record for 281 Lapp Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,524 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $244,920 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $766 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-4-11.1 |
| Primary APN | 42-4-11.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,524 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 LAPP RD |
|---|---|
| City | MALVERN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19355-1244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | 1.3 AC DWG & POOL LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MICHAEL S LEHNKERING & JOHN M |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHITELAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 302104 |
281 Lapp Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 LAPP RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Oct 18, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202211931871 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10901 / 956 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0109640975 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 281 LAPP RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 LAPP RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
| Document Number | 0110401544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11040/1544 |
| Instrument | 11973688 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 LAPP RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
| Document Number | 0109640975 |
| Book / Page | 10964 / 975 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11950778 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN LAND STLMT SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,000.00 |
| 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 | 281 LAPP RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
| Document Number | 0109640979 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Book Page | 10964/979 |
| Instrument | 11950779 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 281 LAPP RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
| Document Number | 0109010956 |
| Book / Page | 10901 / 956 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 11931871 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 LAPP RD, 281, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 281 LAPP RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1244 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Lapp Rd was $766.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | East Whiteland Township |
| Unified School District | Great Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $766.00 | $244,920 (-) Land $79,660 Building $165,260 | $254,780 (-) Land $79,660 Building $175,120 |
| 2025 | $244,920 (-) Land $79,660 Building $165,260 | $254,780 Land $79,660 Building $175,120 | |
| 2024 | $7,018.00 | $244,920 Land $79,660 Building $165,260 | |
| 1998 | $254,780 Land $79,660 Building $175,120 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 Lapp Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 281 Lapp Rd 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 | 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 | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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 74 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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