Chester County property record for 5 Birch Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,649 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.415 acres (18,080 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $416 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-4K-48 |
| Primary APN | 42-4K-48 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,649 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 18,080 sqft (0.415 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 5 BIRCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | MALVERN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19355-1605 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 & DWG |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHITELAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 302103 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 BIRCH RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1605 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0098691985 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5 BIRCH RD, MALVERN, PA 19355-1605 |
| Document Number | 0098691985 |
| Book / Page | 009869 / 001985 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11647697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5 BIRCH RD MALVERN PA 193551605, MALVERN, PA 19355-1605 |
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | East Whiteland Township |
| Unified School District | Great Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $416.00 (-89.1%) | $133,150 (-) Land $44,780 Building $88,370 | $133,850 (-) Land $44,780 Building $89,070 |
| 2025 | $133,150 (-) Land $44,780 Building $88,370 | $133,850 (-) Land $44,780 Building $89,070 | |
| 2024 | $3,815.00 | $133,150 Land $44,780 Building $88,370 | |
| 1998 | $133,850 Land $44,780 Building $89,070 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | AQUA PA MAIN SYSTEM private · serves 822,600 people · EPA ID PA1460073 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Nov 2024 E. coli resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 27 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 155 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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