Chester County property record for 344 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,351 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $582 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-117.1 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-117.1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,090 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 7,351 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 344 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG OFF & APTS |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
344 Birch St, a residential property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 1996.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 870 MEADOWCROFT RD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-8537 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048086 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 344 Birch St was $582.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Kennett Square Borough |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $582.00 | $112,100 Land $32,190 Building $79,910 | $112,100 Land $32,190 Building $79,910 |
| 2024 | $5,462.00 | $112,100 Land $32,190 Building $79,910 | |
| 1998 | $112,100 Land $32,190 Building $79,910 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 344 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1999–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
| 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 344 Birch St 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 | KENNETT SQUARE MUN WATER WORKS serves 6,328 people · EPA ID PA1150108 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 400 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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