Chester County property record for 542 N Walnut Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,846 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 5.6 acres (243,936 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $352,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $1,093 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-5-220 |
| Primary APN | 61-5-220 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,846 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,422 sqft |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 243,936 sqft |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 542 N WALNUT RD |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-1743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Description | 5.6 AC & DWG LOT 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST MARLBOROUGH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 303501 |
542 N Walnut Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2004.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 542 N WALNUT RD, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1743 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200410429384 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6202 / 1969 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 542 N Walnut Rd was $1,093.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | East Marlborough Township |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,093.00 | $236,980 Land $65,690 Building $171,290 | $236,980 Land $65,690 Building $171,290 |
| 2024 | $9,351.00 | $236,980 Land $65,690 Building $171,290 | |
| 1998 | $236,980 Land $65,690 Building $171,290 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 542 N Walnut Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 542 N Walnut Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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