Delaware County property record for 421 Melvin Dr, Brookhaven, PA 19015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,564 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,195 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Nov 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $6,579 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-09-047:000 |
| Primary APN | 05-09-047:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,564 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 660 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,195 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 189 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 0509047000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 MELVIN DR |
| City | BROOKHAVEN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19015-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S/L HSE GAR 60 X 189 |
| Legal Block | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 406202 |
421 Melvin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1989.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 MELVIN DR, BROOKHAVEN, PA 19015-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 715 / 2004 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 421 Melvin Dr was $6,579 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Brookhaven Borough |
| Unified School District | Penn-Delco School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,579.00 Homeowner's exemption | $234,050 Land $66,310 Building $167,740 | $234,050 Land $66,310 Building $167,740 |
| 2024 | $234,050 Land $66,310 Building $167,740 | ||
| 2023 | $5,788.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $234,050 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $234,050 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 421 Melvin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 48 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1978–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 421 Melvin Dr is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 472 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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