Chester County property record for 3 Forrest Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,566 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,718 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $481 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 11-10-41 |
| Primary APN | 11-10-41 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,566 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,918 sqft |
| Basement Area | 352 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,718 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-2426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 304102 |
3 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 FORREST AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FILO MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202612104374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11510 / 1817 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 3 FORREST AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2426 |
| Document Number | 0115101817 |
| Book / Page | 11510 / 1817 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 12104374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | LANCASTER COUNTY SETTLEMENT SERVICES, LANCASTER CNTY STLMT SVCS LL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 FORREST AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2426 |
| Document Number | 0012104375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 12104375 |
| Name | FILO MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 3 FORREST AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2426 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0096400607 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 9640/607 |
| Instrument | 11574335 |
| Name | PNC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 3 Forrest Ave was $481.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Downingtown Borough |
| Unified School District | Downingtown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $481.00 | $105,300 Land $37,960 Building $67,340 | $105,300 Land $37,960 Building $67,340 |
| 2024 | $4,397.00 | $105,300 Land $37,960 Building $67,340 | |
| 1998 | $105,300 Land $37,960 Building $67,340 |
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 3 Forrest Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 56 (1996–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 56 |
| 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 3 Forrest Ave 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 | 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 | DOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,900 people · EPA ID PA1150026 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 125 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 |
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