520 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335 Property Records

Chester County property record for 520 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details19,376 sqft · built 1926
Lot Size0.805 acres (35,044 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$670,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$1,641 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Aug 2018 Construction Loan
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-5-46

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-5-46
Alternative APN
  • 1105 00460000

Interior

Building Area19,376 sqft Total Area
Gross Area31,531 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1926
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1926
Lot Area35,044 sqft (0.805 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address520 E LANCASTER AVE
CityDOWNINGTOWN
StatePA
Zip19335-2723
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal DescriptionLOT & OFFICE
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNINGTOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract304101

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Lancaster Avenue Historic District
listed 1979 · 122 contributing resources · NRIS 79002196

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1479 ALTON WAY, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-3598
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 4, 2021Deed, Transfer
Aug 6, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage
SOUTH EASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPA
Jun 27, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
DNB FIRST NA
Mar 13, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DNB FIRST NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 17, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202111829889
Deed Book / Page10530 / 546
Prior Transfer DateJul 26, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0087781385
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Recording DateMay 4, 2021
Property Address520 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2723
Document Number0105300546
Book / Page10530 / 546
Instrument DateApr 19, 2021
Instrument11829889
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6,700.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1479 ALTON WAY, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-3598

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Property Address520 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2723
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0097910077
DateAug 6, 2018
Book Page9791/0077
Instrument11622243
Lender
NameSOUTH EASTERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPA
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressEXTON, PA 19341
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Property Address520 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2723
Document Number0097692222
Instrument DateJun 27, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address410 BOOT RD DOWNINGTOWN PA 193353405, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-3405

Mortgage

Document Number0097692222
DateJul 2, 2018
Book Page009769/002222
Instrument11615608
Lender
NameDNB FIRST NA
AddressDOWNINGTOWN, PW 19335
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Property Address520 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2723
Document Number0095140046
Instrument DateMar 13, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address410 BOOT RD DOWNINGTOWN PA 193353405, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-3405

Mortgage

Document Number0095140046
DateMar 28, 2017
Book Page009514/000046
Instrument11534679
Lender
NameDNB FIRST NA
AddressDOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester County
MunicipalityDowningtown Borough
Unified School DistrictDowningtown Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,641.00 (-87.52%)$358,940 (-) Land $99,100 Building $259,840$405,820 (-) Land $99,100 Building $306,720
2025$358,940 (+14.03%) Land $99,100 Building $259,840$405,820 (-) Land $99,100 Building $306,720
2024$13,144.00$314,780 Land $99,100 Building $215,680
1998$405,820 Land $99,100 Building $306,720

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are 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
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 9
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 4 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemDOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY
serves 9,900 people · EPA ID PA1150026
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
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 320 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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