Chester County property record for 40 Forest Dr, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 4.61 acres (200,986 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,220 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 39-5-39.5 |
| Primary APN | 39-5-39.5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 420 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 200,986 sqft |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-5508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 4.6 AC & DWG LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERT SHAFFER |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CALN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 304201 |
40 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2006.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 FOREST DR, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-5508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0068350397 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 40 FOREST DR, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-5508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0097140513 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 9714/513 |
| Instrument | 11597895 |
| Name | FRANKLIN MINT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Forest Dr was $1,220, down 89.6% from the year before.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | Caln Township |
| Unified School District | Coatesville Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,220.00 (-89.58%) | $216,550 (-) Land $62,360 Building $154,190 | $216,550 (-) Land $62,360 Building $154,190 |
| 2025 | $11,713.00 (+4.07%) | $216,550 (-) Land $62,360 Building $154,190 | $216,550 Land $62,360 Building $154,190 |
| 2024 | $11,255.00 | $216,550 Land $62,360 Building $154,190 | |
| 1998 | $216,550 Land $62,360 Building $154,190 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1983–2014) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
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 40 Forest Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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