Chester County property record for 422 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $565 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-121 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-121 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 422 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 |
422 Birch St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2021.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage DKB HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
| Aug 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES-CARLIS, MADISON SETMNT SVCS BRANDYWI |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202111857112 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10631 / 1168 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 422 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3610 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Document Number | 0111150713 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11115/713 |
| Instrument | 11994385 |
| Name | DKB HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 422 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3610 |
| Document Number | 0106311168 |
| Book / Page | 10631 / 1168 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11857112 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES-CARLIS, MADISON SETMNT SVCS BRANDYWI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 422 Birch St was $565.
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 | $565.00 | $108,900 Land $37,800 Building $71,100 | $112,140 Land $37,800 Building $74,340 |
| 2024 | $5,306.00 | $108,900 Land $37,800 Building $71,100 | |
| 1998 | $112,140 Land $37,800 Building $74,340 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 422 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 422 Birch St 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 | 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 195 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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