Chester County property record for 448 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,422 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,468 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-125 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,422 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,468 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 448 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | IRON PIN |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
448 Birch St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2017.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 415 SPRING MILL RD, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-8221 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201711545854 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9550 / 389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 448 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3610 |
| Document Number | 0095500389 |
| Book / Page | 009550 / 000389 |
| Instrument Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11545854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Title Company | ANVIL LAND TRANSFER COMPANY, ANVIL LAND TRANSFER CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 415 SPRING MILL RD CHADDS FORD PA 193178221, CHADDS FORD, PA 19317-8221 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 448 Birch St was $466.
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 | $466.00 | $89,770 Land $26,590 Building $63,180 | $90,280 Land $26,590 Building $63,690 |
| 2024 | $4,374.00 | $89,770 Land $26,590 Building $63,180 | |
| 1998 | $90,280 Land $26,590 Building $63,690 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 448 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 448 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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