Chester County property record for 305 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 600 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.556 acres (24,210 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,473 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-4-18 |
| Primary APN | 11-4-18 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 5 Units |
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| Building Area | 600 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 24,210 sqft (0.556 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 305 E LANCASTER AVE |
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| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-5903 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT APTS OFFICE & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 304101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Lancaster Avenue Historic District listed 1979 · 122 contributing resources · NRIS 79002196 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
305 E Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 BLAKELY RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-1442 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0111791856 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 305 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-5903 |
| Document Number | 0111791856 |
| Book / Page | 11179 / 1856 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 12013622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 BLAKELY RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-1442 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 BLAKELY RD, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-1442 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 305 E Lancaster Ave was $1,473.
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 | $1,473.00 | $322,260 (-) Land $75,260 Building $247,000 | $332,060 (+0.85%) Land $75,260 Building $256,800 |
| 2025 | $322,260 (-) Land $75,260 Building $247,000 | $329,260 Land $75,260 Building $254,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,457.00 | $322,260 Land $75,260 Building $247,000 | |
| 1998 | $332,060 Land $75,260 Building $256,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 305 E Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| 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 305 E Lancaster 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 |
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| 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 | DOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,900 people · EPA ID PA1150026 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 320 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 |
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