Chester County property record for 426 S Walnut St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,641 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,786 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $575 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-54 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-54 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,641 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,786 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 426 S WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT& DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
426 S Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 426 S WALNUT ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 8, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202612104971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11513 / 272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0087341239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 426 S WALNUT ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3341 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 213 DEBAPTISTE LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-2863 |
| Document Number | 0115130275 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 11513/275 |
| Instrument | 12104972 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 426 S Walnut St was $575.
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 | $575.00 | $110,840 (-) Land $37,130 Building $73,710 | $111,790 (-) Land $37,130 Building $74,660 |
| 2025 | $110,840 (-) Land $37,130 Building $73,710 | $111,790 Land $37,130 Building $74,660 | |
| 2024 | $5,401.00 | $110,840 Land $37,130 Building $73,710 | |
| 1998 | $111,790 Land $37,130 Building $74,660 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 426 S Walnut 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 426 S Walnut 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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