Chester County property record for 343 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,172 sqft · built 1700 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,168 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $695 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-4-114 |
| Primary APN | 11-4-114 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,172 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1700 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 10,168 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 343 E LANCASTER AVE |
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| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-2941 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG GAR & OFFICE |
| 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.
343 E Lancaster Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2941 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
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| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201811620431 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9784 / 2254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 343 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2941 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0102711669 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10271/1669 |
| Instrument | 11761216 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TUSTIN, CA 92780 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 343 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2941 |
| Document Number | 0097842254 |
| Book / Page | 9784 / 2254 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11620431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 343 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2941 |
| Document Number | 0011620432 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11620432 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 343 E Lancaster Ave was $695.
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 | $695.00 | $152,170 Land $37,470 Building $114,700 | $159,340 Land $37,470 Building $121,870 |
| 2024 | $6,354.00 | $152,170 Land $37,470 Building $114,700 | |
| 1998 | $159,340 Land $37,470 Building $121,870 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 343 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 343 E Lancaster Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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