Chester County property record for 517 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.475 acres (20,681 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $524 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-151 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-151 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 20,681 sqft (0.475 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 517 E SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3603 |
| 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 | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
517 E South St is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2017.
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 LAFAYETTE ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3424 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201711581948 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9664 / 2269 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 11, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 517 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3603 |
| Document Number | 0096642269 |
| Book / Page | 009664 / 002269 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11581948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Title Company | POWER SETTLEMENT GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,350.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 709 LAFAYETTE ST KENNETT SQUARE PA 193483424, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3424 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 E South St was $524.
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 | $524.00 | $101,000 Land $45,520 Building $55,480 | $101,440 Land $45,520 Building $55,920 |
| 2024 | $4,921.00 | $101,000 Land $45,520 Building $55,480 | |
| 1998 | $101,440 Land $45,520 Building $55,920 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 E South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 517 E South 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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