Chester County property record for 831 S Walnut St, Kennett Square, PA 19348
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,669 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.333 acres (14,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $155,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $834 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-5-254 |
| Primary APN | 3-5-254 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,669 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,899 sqft |
| Basement Area | 230 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 14,500 sqft (0.333 acres) |
| View / Lot | Neighborhood |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 831 S WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | KENNETT SQUARE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19348-3633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2B |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 10 & DWG |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY/SOUTH VIEW DEV |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | KENNETT SQUARE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 303401 |
831 S Walnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Chester County records, as of May 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 831 S WALNUT ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199933792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4551 / 184 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | CHESTER PA |
| Property Address | 831 S WALNUT ST, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-3633 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0097200152 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Book Page | 9720/152 |
| Instrument | 11599789 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 831 S Walnut St was $834.
Source: Chester County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Chester County |
| Municipality | Kennett Square Borough |
| Unified School District | Kennett Consolidated School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $834.00 | $160,600 Land $38,230 Building $122,370 | $160,600 Land $38,230 Building $122,370 |
| 2024 | $7,825.00 | $160,600 Land $38,230 Building $122,370 | |
| 1998 | $160,600 Land $38,230 Building $122,370 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 831 S Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1999–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2020 · other causes |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 831 S Walnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | KENNETT SQUARE MUN WATER WORKS serves 6,328 people · EPA ID PA1150108 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Aug 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 63 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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