Chester County property record for 539 E South St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Auto Repair, Garage |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 7,451 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $771,500 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,157 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 62-4-212 |
| Primary APN | 62-4-212 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 7,451 sqft Total Area |
|---|---|
| Gross Area | 2,690 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 539 E SOUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3603 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Auto Repair, Garage |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 1.3 AC DWG & COMM GAR |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 303301 |
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 305 BIG RD, ZIEGLERVILLE, PA 19492-9712 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Jun 5, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 1, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201711546828 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9553 / 1359 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 539 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3603 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 BIG RD, ZIEGLERSVILLE, PA 19492-9712 |
| Document Number | 0115031676 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Book Page | 11503/1676 |
| Instrument | 12102521 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MALVERN, PA 19355 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 541 E SOUTH ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3603 |
| Document Number | 0095531359 |
| Book / Page | 9553 / 1359 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11546828 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $15,430.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 305 BIG RD, ZIEGLERSVILLE, PA 19492-9712 |
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | Kennett Township |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,157.00 (-89.25%) | $263,880 (-) Land $64,560 Building $199,320 | $283,630 (-) Land $64,560 Building $219,070 |
| 2024 | $10,760.00 | $263,880 Land $64,560 Building $199,320 | |
| 1998 | $283,630 Land $64,560 Building $219,070 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 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 |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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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