Chester County, PA

Chester County, PA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Chester County, Pennsylvania. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Chester County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Chester County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesChester County Records Searchwww.chesco.org/431/Records-Search
  • Centralized portal for property records and assessment information.
Deeds and recorded documentsChester County Recorder of Deeds Searchchesterpa.countygovernmentrecords.com/ChesterRecorder/web/loginPOST.jsp
  • Search documents recorded since September 15, 1905.
Property taxesChester County Treasurer Tax Paymentwww.chesco.org/445/Taxes---Pay-Online
  • Official portal for property tax payments.
GIS and parcel mapsChescoViews GISwww.chesco.org/2198/ChescoViews
  • Interactive GIS application for parcel and property mapping.
Zoning and land useChester County Planning Commission Land Usewww.chescoplanning.org/LandUse/LandUse.cfm
  • Provides guidance on land use and planning; note that zoning is often controlled at the municipal level in Pennsylvania.
County data

Chester County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$594,570

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$174,400

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$704

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.13%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Chester County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
West Chester$664,680$189,3500.11%$596
Coatesville$407,327$124,9800.16%$661
Downingtown$606,914$178,0650.12%$722
Phoenixville$535,451$152,1550.13%$656
Malvern$770,681$236,2850.11%$740
Kennett Square$645,461$197,0500.15%$956
Pottstown$507,086$152,9800.14%$685
Oxford$476,500$140,5900.14%$651
Chester Springs$776,661$238,9900.12%$959
Exton$639,005$181,1750.11%$634
FAQ

Chester County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

How do I find the owners of Chester County properties?

Use the official Chester County Records Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Chester County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Chester County?

Use the official Chester County Records Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Chester County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Chester County Treasurer Tax Payment for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Chester County?

Use the official Chester County Recorder of Deeds Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Chester County?

Use the official ChescoViews GIS for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Chester County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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