Chester County property record for 700 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,036 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.201 acres (8,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,000,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $323 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Apr 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-5-64 |
| Primary APN | 11-5-64 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,036 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,750 sqft (0.201 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 540 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 700 E LANCASTER AVE |
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| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-2700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG & GAR |
| Legal Subdivision | BOROUGH/DOWNINGTOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 304101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East Lancaster Avenue Historic District listed 1979 · 122 contributing resources · NRIS 79002196 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Chester County records, as of June 1, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 835 LINCOLN AVE, A2, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-4572 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
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| May 18, 2026 | Deed, Transfer LAND SERVICES USA INC, LAND SERVICES USA |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer PAPERBOY ABSTRACT |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit S & T BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202612123165 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11582 / 451 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 3, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0090270038 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 700 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2700 |
| Document Number | 0012123165 |
| Book / Page | 11582 / 451 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612123165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | LAND SERVICES USA INC, LAND SERVICES USA |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $3,030,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 835 LINCOLN AVE, A2, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-4572 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 700 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2700 |
| Document Number | 0012117257 |
| Book / Page | 11560 / 94 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202612117257 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Title Company | PAPERBOY ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $295,930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 700 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2700 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 700 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2700 |
| Document Number | 0111422358 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Book Page | 11142/2358 |
| Instrument | 12002607 |
| Name | S & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Downingtown Borough |
| Unified School District | Downingtown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $323.00 (-89.08%) | $70,820 (-) Land $36,220 Building $34,600 | $75,060 (-) Land $36,220 Building $38,840 |
| 2025 | $70,820 (-) Land $36,220 Building $34,600 | $75,060 (-) Land $36,220 Building $38,840 | |
| 2024 | $2,957.00 | $70,820 Land $36,220 Building $34,600 | |
| 1998 | $75,060 Land $36,220 Building $38,840 |
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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1983–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOWNINGTOWN WATER AUTHORITY serves 9,900 people · EPA ID PA1150026 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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 311 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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