Chester County property record for 453 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 856 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $408 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-144 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-144 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 856 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 453 E SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2B |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 453 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201211176856 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8414 / 690 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0083211294 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 453 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3618 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0099860353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Book Page | 9986/0353 |
| Instrument | 11683947 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 22, 2034 |
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 | $408.00 (-89.36%) | $78,690 (-) Land $31,390 Building $47,300 | $79,200 (-) Land $31,390 Building $47,810 |
| 2025 | $78,690 (-) Land $31,390 Building $47,300 | $79,200 (-) Land $31,390 Building $47,810 | |
| 2024 | $3,834.00 | $78,690 Land $31,390 Building $47,300 | |
| 1998 | $79,200 Land $31,390 Building $47,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 100 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.
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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