Chester County property record for 549 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,819 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (14,973 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $610 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 42-3R-11.1 |
| Primary APN | 42-3R-11.1 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 4,819 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 14,973 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Commercial Strip |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 549 LANCASTER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MALVERN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19355-1813 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C3 |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 & STORE |
| Legal Subdivision | CHARLES P MORELL |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST WHITELAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 302103 |
549 Lancaster Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 1996.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1408 LINDEN LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-5916 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199633131 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4040 / 2379 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 549 Lancaster Ave was $610.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| County Subdivision | East Whiteland Township |
| Unified School District | Great Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $610.00 | $195,180 Land $99,890 Building $95,290 | $202,220 Land $99,890 Building $102,330 |
| 2024 | $5,593.00 | $195,180 Land $99,890 Building $95,290 | |
| 1998 | $202,220 Land $99,890 Building $102,330 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 549 Lancaster Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
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 549 Lancaster 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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