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473 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 Property Records

Chester County property record for 473 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details6,916 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.348 acres (15,136 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$450,000 (Mar 2017)
Tax Bill$1,056 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Construction Loan
Mar 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-5-148

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-5-148
Alternative APNs
  • 0305 01480000
  • 0305 0148

Interior

Building Area6,916 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area15,136 sqft (0.348 acres)
View / LotNeighborhood

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address473 E SOUTH ST
CityKENNETT SQUARE
StatePA
Zip19348-3618
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeR2B
Legal DescriptionLOT STORE & APTS
Legal Lot NumberSTO
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionKENNETT SQUARE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract303401

Owner

Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
DKB HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Mar 10, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
MADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES, MADISON SETTLEMENT SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201711531935
Deed Book / Page9505 / 2020
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Property Address473 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3618
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 10, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address455 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3609

Mortgage

Document Number0111151035
DateSep 26, 2023
Book Page11115/1035
Instrument11994423
Lender
NameDKB HOLDINGS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressKENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Recording DateMar 10, 2017
Property Address473 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3618
Document Number0095052020
Book / Page009505 / 002020
Instrument DateMar 8, 2017
Instrument11531935
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 24, 2017
Title CompanyMADISON SETTLEMENT SERVICES, MADISON SETTLEMENT SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,500.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address235 WHITEHORSE LN #200 KENNETT SQUARE PA 193482498, 200, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-2498

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester County
MunicipalityKennett Square Borough
Unified School DistrictKennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,056.00 (-89.34%)$203,330 (-) Land $46,010 Building $157,320$204,210 (-) Land $46,010 Building $158,200
2024$9,907.00$203,330 Land $46,010 Building $157,320
1998$204,210 Land $46,010 Building $158,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1999–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 14
Most Recent ClaimAug 2020 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Depression Ivan, Sep 2004 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKENNETT SQUARE MUN WATER WORKS
serves 6,328 people · EPA ID PA1150108
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY
Last State InspectionAug 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Aug 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting63
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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