Chester County property record for 308 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 6,190 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,567 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,220 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Sep 2020 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-4-116 |
| Primary APN | 11-4-116 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
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| Building Area | 6,190 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 13,567 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 308 E LANCASTER AVE |
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| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-2972 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT & APTS |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| 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.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 571 E GAY ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-2779 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MALVERN FSB |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage MALVERN BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 308 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2972 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 401 W ASHBRIDGE ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-2236 |
| Document Number | 0109482249 |
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| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 10948/2249 |
| Instrument | 11946152 |
| Name | MALVERN FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PAOLI, PA 19301 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 308 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2972 |
| Document Number | 0103070500 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Title Company | SEARCHTEC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 401 W ASHBRIDGE ST WEST CHESTER PA 193802236, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-2236 |
| Document Number | 0103070500 |
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| Date | Oct 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010307/000500 |
| Instrument | 11770468 |
| Name | MALVERN BK |
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| Address | PAOLI, PA 19301 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 | $1,220.00 (-89.05%) | $266,840 (-) Land $51,850 Building $214,990 | $272,130 (-) Land $51,850 Building $220,280 |
| 2024 | $11,142.00 | $266,840 Land $51,850 Building $214,990 | |
| 1998 | $272,130 Land $51,850 Building $220,280 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 234 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 234 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
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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