Chester County property record for 8 Beech St, Downingtown, PA 19335
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Lot Size | 0.051 acres (2,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,550,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $43 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Line of Credit Aug 2018 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-8-110 |
| Primary APN | 11-8-110 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,200 sqft (0.051 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 8 BEECH ST |
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| City | DOWNINGTOWN |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19335 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | BEACH ALLEY |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNINGTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 571 E GAY ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-2779 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit PEOPLES SEC BK&TR |
| Apr 18, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit PEOPLES SEC BK&TR |
| Apr 14, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202111872289 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10689 / 1777 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 BEECH ST, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 |
| Document Number | 0106891777 |
| Book / Page | 10689 / 1777 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11872289 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST CHOICE R/E SERVICES LLC, FIRST CHOICE RE SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $35,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 439 S BOLMAR ST, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-4933 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0011872290 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 11872290 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 8 BEECH ST, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 |
| Document Number | 0097871306 |
| Book / Page | 009787 / 001306 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 11621227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 121 S BROAD ST #1310 PHILADELPHIA PA 191074545, 1310, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107-4545 |
| Document Number | 97871306 |
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| Date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009787/001306 |
| Instrument | 11621227 |
| Name | PEOPLES SEC BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 150 N WASHINGTON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503-1843 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 BEECH ST, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 |
| Document Number | 0095241900 |
| Book / Page | 009524 / 001900 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11538047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST PLATINUM ABSTRACT INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 280 N BOWMAN AVE MERION STATION PA 190661536, MERION STATION, PA 19066-1536 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 95241916 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 009524/001916 |
| Instrument | 11538048 |
| Name | PEOPLES SEC BK&TR |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 150 N WASHINGTON AVE, SCRANTON, PA 18503-1843 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 8 BEECH ST, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335 |
| Document Number | 0095240365 |
| Book / Page | 009524 / 000365 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 11537813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $45,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 280 N BOWMAN AVE MERION STATION PA 190661536, MERION STATION, PA 19066-1536 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $43.00 (-89.17%) | $9,520 (-) Land $1,370 Building $8,150 | $17,670 (-) Land $1,370 Building $16,300 |
| 2024 | $397.00 | $9,520 Land $1,370 Building $8,150 | |
| 1998 | $17,670 Land $1,370 Building $16,300 |
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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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 234 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 234 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 405 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 |
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