Delaware County property record for 538 Pershing Ave, Darby, PA 19023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.158 acres (6,882 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,501 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-05-287:000 |
| Primary APN | 11-05-287:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,386 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Lot Area | 6,882 sqft (0.158 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1105287000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 538 PERSHING AVE |
| City | DARBY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19023-4119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 1/2 STY HSE 95 X 71 IRR |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLLINGDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 403101 |
538 Pershing Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Delaware County records, as of July 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 PERSHING AVE, DARBY, PA 19023-4119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HERITAGE FINANCIAL |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Deed, Transfer BLACKSTONE STEWART ABSTRACT LLC, BLACKSTONE STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 16, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202624101 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7141 / 1667 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 17, 1987 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0498001432 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 538 PERSHING AVE, DARBY, PA 19023-4119 |
| Document Number | 0000024101 |
| Book / Page | 7141 / 1667 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624101 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | HH SETTLEMENT SERVICES, H&H SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $287,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 PERSHING AVE, DARBY, PA 19023-4119 |
| Document Number | 0000024102, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Book Page | 7141/1672 |
| Instrument | 202624102 |
| Name | FIRST HERITAGE FINANCIAL |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.36% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000024103, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Book Page | 7141/1700 |
| Instrument | 202624103 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HSNG FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 538 PERSHING AVE, COLLINGDALE, PA 19023-4119 |
| Document Number | 0070771748 |
| Book / Page | 7077 / 1748 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025034020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Title Company | BLACKSTONE STEWART ABSTRACT LLC, BLACKSTONE STEWART ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12720 ARIELLE LN, WAYNESBORO, PA 17268-7952 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 HICKORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2139 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Pershing Ave was $3,501, down 18.1% from the year before.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Collingdale Borough |
| Unified School District | Southeast Delco School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,501.00 (-18.11%) | $96,170 (-) Land $28,110 Building $68,060 | $96,170 (-) Land $28,110 Building $68,060 |
| 2025 | $4,275.00 (-1.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,170 (-) Land $28,110 Building $68,060 | $96,170 Land $28,110 Building $68,060 |
| 2024 | $4,355.00 (+6.79%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,170 Land $28,110 Building $68,060 | |
| 2023 | $4,078.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $96,170 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $96,170 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 538 Pershing Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2003–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 538 Pershing Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 720 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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