Delaware County property record for 838 E 14th St, Chester, PA 19013
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,568 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,500 (Jan 1978) |
| Tax Bill | $2,267 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-06-790:000 |
| Primary APN | 49-06-790:000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,568 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 79.8 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Heating System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 4906790000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 838 E 14TH ST |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 19013-5802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 STY HSE 20 X 79.80 |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN OF SUN HILL |
| Legal Block | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 404700 |
838 E 14th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2024.
Source: Delaware County records, as of August 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 838 E 14TH ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 1978 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2637 / 128 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0070134161 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 838 E 14TH ST, CHESTER, PA 19013-5802 |
| Document Number | 0060701294 |
| Book / Page | 006070 / 001294 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53653 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 20 WASHINGTON AVE UPPER CHICHESTER PA 190143515, UPPER CHICHESTER, PA 19014-3515 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 838 E 14th St was $2,267.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Chester-Upland School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,267.00 | $80,480 (-) Land $21,980 Building $58,500 | $80,480 (-) Land $21,980 Building $58,500 |
| 2025 | $80,480 (-) Land $21,980 Building $58,500 | $80,480 Land $21,980 Building $58,500 | |
| 2024 | $2,194.00 (-27.28%) | $80,480 Land $21,980 Building $58,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,017.00 Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2021 | $80,480 (-) | ||
| 2020 | $80,480 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 838 E 14th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 30, 2023 · 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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 838 E 14th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | CHESTER WATER AUTHORITY serves 140,437 people · EPA ID PA1230004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 1,156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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