Chester County property record for 519 Birch St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,142 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $416 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Line of Credit Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-83 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-83 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,142 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,890 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 519 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | I1 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
519 Birch St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2015.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 519 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Sep 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2015 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201511434432 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9190 / 1752 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0091901752 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 519 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 519 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3601 |
| Document Number | 0106170328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10617/328 |
| Instrument | 11853388 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | JOHNSTON, RI 02919 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jun 29, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 519 BIRCH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0106640510 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10664/510 |
| Instrument | 11865389 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 519 Birch St was $416.
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 | $416.00 | $80,120 (-) Land $24,080 Building $56,040 | $80,120 (-) Land $24,080 Building $56,040 |
| 2025 | $80,120 (-) Land $24,080 Building $56,040 | $80,120 Land $24,080 Building $56,040 | |
| 2024 | $3,904.00 | $80,120 Land $24,080 Building $56,040 | |
| 1998 | $80,120 Land $24,080 Building $56,040 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 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 519 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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