Chester County property record for 4 Forrest Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $435 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 11-10-37 |
| Primary APN | 11-10-37 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 357 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,740 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 357 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4 FORREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-2427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG & GAR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 304102 |
4 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 FORREST AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201211192079 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8461 / 530 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0070041365 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4 Forrest Ave was $435.
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 | $435.00 | $95,210 (-) Land $35,590 Building $59,620 | $100,060 (-) Land $35,590 Building $64,470 |
| 2025 | $95,210 (-) Land $35,590 Building $59,620 | $100,060 Land $35,590 Building $64,470 | |
| 2024 | $3,975.00 | $95,210 Land $35,590 Building $59,620 | |
| 1998 | $100,060 Land $35,590 Building $64,470 |
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 4 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 4 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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