Chester County property record for 521 W State St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,604 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,756 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,900 (Aug 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $946 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-2-165 |
| Primary APN | 3-2-165 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,604 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,216 sqft |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 21,756 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 521 W STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | LOT & DWG |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 303402 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Kennett Square Historic District listed 1989 · 507 contributing resources · NRIS 89001052 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
521 W State St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1999.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 521 W STATE ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199967560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4617 / 1843 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 521 W State St was $946.
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 | $946.00 | $182,090 Land $52,930 Building $129,160 | $182,090 Land $52,930 Building $129,160 |
| 2024 | $8,872.00 | $182,090 Land $52,930 Building $129,160 | |
| 1998 | $182,090 Land $52,930 Building $129,160 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 521 W State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 521 W State 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 264 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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