Chester County property record for 720 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | County Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 1888 |
| Lot Size | 0.502 acres (21,875 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $79,500 (Apr 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $640 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-5-70 |
| Primary APN | 11-5-70 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,592 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1888 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 21,875 sqft (0.502 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 720 E LANCASTER AVE |
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| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335-2720 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > County Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | LOT DWG & GAR |
| 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 May 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335-2720 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 63 / 526 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $640.00 (-88.63%) | $140,160 (+3.98%) Land $54,060 Building $86,100 | $156,600 (-) Land $54,060 Building $102,540 |
| 2024 | $5,628.00 | $134,790 Land $54,060 Building $80,730 | |
| 1998 | $156,600 Land $54,060 Building $102,540 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 94% of the US · lower than 93% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| 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 203 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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