601 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335 Property Records

Chester County property record for 601 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 3,807 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.964 acres (42,000 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$500,000 (Oct 2014)
Tax Bill$813 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-5-37

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-5-37
Alternative APNs
  • 1105 00370000
  • 1105 0037

Interior

Building Area3,807 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Lot Area42,000 sqft (0.964 acres)
View / LotSecondary Business Strip

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address601 E LANCASTER AVE
CityDOWNINGTOWN
StatePA
Zip19335-2717
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal DescriptionLOT 1 & DWG
Legal SubdivisionBLACKHAWK DEV CORPORAT
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionCHESTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionDOWNINGTOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract304101

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the East Lancaster Avenue Historic District
listed 1979 · 122 contributing resources · NRIS 79002196

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address63 FOUNDERS WAY, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-4520
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 24, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 24, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201411373310
Deed Book / Page9005 / 2395
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyChester County
MunicipalityDowningtown Borough
Unified School DistrictDowningtown Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$813.00 (-89.05%)$177,810 (-) Land $114,400 Building $63,410$179,560 (-) Land $114,400 Building $65,160
2024$7,425.00$177,810 Land $114,400 Building $63,410
1998$179,560 Land $114,400 Building $65,160

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 2, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims9 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 9
Most Recent ClaimSep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida
Claims by Event
  • Remnants Of Hurricane Ida, Sep 2021 · 4 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY
serves 9,900 people · EPA ID PA1150026
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2024
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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