Chester County property record for 439 Chestnut St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,064 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,931 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $71,750 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $552 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Dec 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-201 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-201 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,064 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,931 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 439 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2B |
| Legal Description | LOT 63 & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
439 Chestnut St is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2023.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 439 E CHESTNUT ST, PA 17348 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200310285178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5832 / 331 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0110710940 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 439 CHESTNUT ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3611 |
| Document Number | 0110710940 |
| Book / Page | 11071 / 940 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 11982273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 439 CHESTNUT ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3611 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 439 CHESTNUT ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3611 |
| Document Number | 0104050364 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 439 CHESTNUT ST KENNETT SQUARE PA 193483611, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3611 |
| Document Number | 0104050364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 010405/000364 |
| Instrument | 11796158 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 7, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 439 Chestnut St was $552.
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 | $552.00 | $106,320 (-) Land $31,660 Building $74,660 | $106,320 (-) Land $31,660 Building $74,660 |
| 2025 | $106,320 (-) Land $31,660 Building $74,660 | $106,320 Land $31,660 Building $74,660 | |
| 2024 | $5,180.00 (+3.15%) | $106,320 (-) Land $31,660 Building $74,660 | |
| 2023 | $5,022.00 | $106,320 Land $31,660 Building $74,660 | |
| 1998 | $106,320 Land $31,660 Building $74,660 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 439 Chestnut 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 439 Chestnut 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 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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