Chester County property record for 455 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Commercial Office |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,531 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.856 acres (37,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,382 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Oct 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-73.2 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-73.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 6,531 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 5,256 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 37,265 sqft (0.856 acres) |
| View / Lot | Secondary Business Strip |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 455 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3609 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Commercial Office |
| Local Zoning Code | I1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2A & OFFICE BLDGS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2A |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
455 Birch St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2017.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Oct 23, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201711573342 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9637 / 211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Document Number | 0103961418 |
| Book / Page | 010396 / 001418 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11793854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 455 BIRCH ST KENNETT SQUARE PA 193483609, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609 |
| Document Number | 0096370211 |
| Book / Page | 009637 / 000211 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11573342 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 235 WHITEHORSE LN #200 KENNETT SQUARE PA 193482498, 200, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2498 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 455 Birch St was $1,382.
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 | $1,382.00 | $266,150 Land $55,900 Building $210,250 | $268,040 Land $55,900 Building $212,140 |
| 2024 | $12,969.00 | $266,150 Land $55,900 Building $210,250 | |
| 1998 | $268,040 Land $55,900 Building $212,140 |
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 455 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 455 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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