42 E 23rd St, Chester, PA 19013 Property Records

Delaware County property record for 42 E 23rd St, Chester, PA 19013

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 2,596 sqft · built 1935
Lot Size	0.054 acres (2,352 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on File
Last Sale	$22,500 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,235 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2026 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`49-05-317:024`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`49-05-317:024`
Alternative APN	`49-01-01125-00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,596 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,596 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1935
Effective Year Built	Effective 1935
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	2,352 sqft (0.054 acres)
Lot Dimensions	105 ft deep x 25 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	4905317024
Street Address	42 E 23RD ST
City	CHESTER
State	PA
Zip	19013-5102
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Description	2 1/2 STY HSE 25 X 105.17
Legal Block	90
Jurisdiction	DELAWARE PA
Township / Civil Division	CHESTER
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	404500

Owner

42 E 23rd St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2019.

Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on File
Mailing Address	42 E 23RD ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5102
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 11, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BHCU
Jan 10, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer WEICHERT CLOSING SERVICES COMPANY, WEICHERT CLOSING SVCS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 10, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 18, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20191399
Deed Book / Page	6270 / 551
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	DELAWARE PA
Recording Date	May 11, 2026
Property Address	42 E 23RD ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5102
Document Number	0000017402
Book / Page	7130 / 1582
Instrument Date	Feb 6, 2026
Instrument	202617402
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 12, 2026
Title Company	SIMPLIFILE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	44 E 23RD ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5102

Mortgage

Document Number	0000017402,
Date	May 11, 2026
Book Page	7130/1582
Instrument	202617402

Lender

Name	BHCU

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	36 Months
Due	Feb 6, 2029

Interest

Rate	6.16%
Max Rate	-1%

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	DELAWARE PA
Recording Date	Jan 10, 2019
Property Address	42 E 23RD ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5102
Document Number	0062700551
Book / Page	006270 / 000551
Instrument Date	Oct 15, 2018
Instrument	1399
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2019
Title Company	WEICHERT CLOSING SERVICES COMPANY, WEICHERT CLOSING SVCS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$225.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	500 BRANDYWINE DR CHADDS FORD PA 193179614, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-9614

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 E 23rd St was $1,235.

Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Delaware County
Municipality	Chester City
Unified School District	Chester-Upland School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,235.00	$43,860 (-) Land $9,852 Building $34,008	$43,860 (-) Land $9,852 Building $34,008
2025		$43,860 (-) Land $9,852 Building $34,008	$43,860 Land $9,852 Building $34,008
2024	$1,195.00 (-27.31%)	$43,860 Land $9,852 Building $34,008
2023	$1,644.00
2021			$43,860 (-)
2020			$43,860

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 42 E 23rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 42 E 23rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY serves 140,437 people · EPA ID PA1230004
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Nov 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,334 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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