Chester County property record for 400 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,644 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,580 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $744 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale Dec 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-118 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-118 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,644 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 7,580 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 660 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 400 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG & GAR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 14, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 202412009393 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11165 / 682 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0111230116 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 400 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3610 |
| Document Number | 0111650682 |
| Book / Page | 11165 / 682 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 12009393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQ, PA 19348-3609 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 400 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3610 |
| Document Number | 0111471373 |
| Book / Page | 11147 / 1373 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 12003961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3608 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3608 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 400 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3610 |
| Document Number | 0111230116 |
| Book / Page | 11123 / 116 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11996686 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 398 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3608 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 398 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3608 |
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 | $744.00 (-89.34%) | $143,300 (-) Land $32,520 Building $110,780 | $165,180 (-) Land $32,520 Building $132,660 |
| 2025 | $143,300 (-) Land $32,520 Building $110,780 | $165,180 (-) Land $32,520 Building $132,660 | |
| 2024 | $6,982.00 (+3.15%) | $143,300 (-) Land $32,520 Building $110,780 | |
| 2023 | $6,769.00 | $143,300 Land $32,520 Building $110,780 | |
| 1998 | $165,180 Land $32,520 Building $132,660 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 500 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.
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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