Parcels

Description The PARCELS layer depicts mapped land parcels or real estate properties within Chester County. This data contains geometric representations capturing the general size, shape and location for all of the real estate properties, which can be mapped, on the County's land surface. Contacts Tim Cassel, County of Chester Tcassel@chesco.org, 610-344-5441, 313 W. Market St Suite 5302 West Chester, PA 19380 Resource Update frequency of dataset: Weekly Last Update Date: August 2023 Accuracy of attribute: Attributes are correct as per County of Chester Assessment Department Positional accuracy of dataset: The PARCELS layer (and derived copies PARCEL_PUBLISH and PRCL_POLY) was originally created through a conversion process of digitizing hand drawn tax maps into digital form and orientating the tax map sheets and parcels to the features depicted in the 1993 orthophotos. These parcel polygon features were adjusted based on aerial photography dated April 7, 1993, and road centerlines, right-of-way lines and other physical features generated from the same photography. While the imagery has a pixel resolution of 1.5 square feet, a positional accuracy of +/- 5 feet and is designed for use at a scale of 1 inch = 200 feet, the resulting PARCELS horizontal accuracy varies from reasonably accurate in the best cases to less accurate in the worst cases. Subsequent and current map update processes include metes and bounds entry from subdivision and deed information, as well as property corner locations based on GPS points and the utilization of our newest imagery datasets. While the update processes include more accurate methods, the resultant overall accuracy is still dependent on the surrounding parcel fabric's varied accuracy. Planimetric coordinates are based on the Pennsylvania State Plane Coordinate System South Zone and North American Datum 1983 Spatial Reference Type: Projected Geographic Coordinate Reference: GCS North America 1983 Projected Coordinate System: NAD 1983 State Plane Pennsylvania South Linear Unit: US Survey Feet Note: There is a difference between land use code and zoning. Land management occurs via a land use designation which determines the land use code. This designation specifies how land and resources within it is managed. Zoning designations define how a property can be developed and used and it is controlled by each township/borough. See below for list of codes. Field Description UPI - Uniform Parcel Identification Number, a unique value given to each parcel PIN_MAP - A Tie-back parcel identification number used to link UPI values to the parcel on which they reside PIN_COMMON - A variation of UPI which adds and E for Exempt, U for Utility or T for Trailer PIN_ASMNT - A long form of the UPI number used for assessment purposes CODE (see below for list of codes) MULTI_POLY - Number listing for each parcel of a Multi-Poly parcel. (Example 1 of 20, 2 of 20) POLY_PER_PARCEL - Number of polygons that make up a parcel (0 indicates it is just one polygon) SQFT_PLAN_TOT - The square footage of a parcel (taken from the recorded plan or deed) ACRE_PLAN_TOT - The acreage of a parcel (taken from the recorded plan or deed) ACRE_PLAN_POLY - The acreage of the polygon depicting the parcel, derived by mapping software XCOORD - X coordinate of the centroid of the polygon YCOORD - Y coordinate of the centroid of the polygon LOC_ADDRESS - The location address for a parcel MUNI - The municipality the parcel resides in ST_NUM - Street Number of the Situs Address NUM_SUF - Street Number Suffix of the Situs Address DIR - Street directional of the Situs Address (N, E, S, W) ST_NAME - Street Name of the Situs Address ST_TYPE - Street thorough fair type of the Situs Address UNIT - Unit Type (see codes below) UNIT_N - Unit number AD_ROLE - Situs Address Functional Role (see below for list of codes) NO_ADDR_CODE - No longer used TILE_1200 - Outdated reference system, no longer used TILE_2400 - Outdated reference system, no longer used SUBDIV_NUMBER - Number assigned by Recorder of Deeds to a recorded document LOT - Lot number given to parcel on the recorded plan LAND_DEV_ID - Number assigned by Planning Commission for their tracking purposes CREATE_DATE - Date the parcel was mapped into the inactive parcel layer ACTIVE_DATE - Date the parcel was added to the active parcel layer OWN1 - Owner of record OWN2 - Owner of record if more than one ADDR1 - Component of the mailing address on record ADDR2 - Component of the mailing address on record ADDR3 - Component of the mailing address on record ZIP1 - Zipcode of mailing address on record TAXYR - For Assessment purposes JURIS - Municipality Number where parcel is taxed BOOK - The book number of the recorded deed PAGE - The page number of the recorded deed DEED_REC_DATE - Date the latest deed was recorded LEGAL1 - Description of property location according to the deed LEGAL2 - Description of the taxable property and buildings according to the deed LUC - Landuse code assigned by assessment office. (unrelated to municipal zoning of a parcel) ((see below for list of codes)) CLASS - General landuse classification assigned by assessment office (see below for list of codes) LOT_ASSESS - Assessed value of the land PROP_ASSESS - Assessed value of the structures TOT_ASSESS - Assessed value of the combination of land and structures FMV319 - Fair Market Value if not under 319 FMV515 - Fair Market Value if not under 515 LAST_SALE_PRICE - Last recorded sale price ASMNT_DATE - For Assessment Department use only SCHDIST - The school district within which the parcel resides (see below for list of codes) SUBDIV_NAME - Name of the recorded plan PLAN_NUM - Number assigned by the Planning Commission for their tracking purposes MODIFY_DATE - Last edit date of the parcel Data Dictionary Code 1000= Parcel 1010= Condominium (mother or host parcel) 1011= Common Law Condo 1020= Hydrography 1031= Paper ROW 1033= Land polygon with a ROW 1034= Land dedicated to an existing ROW 1035=- Private Road 1040= Open Space 1042= Common Area 1043= Open Space owned by Homeowners Association 1710= Parcel Assessed in Lancaster County but located in Chester County 1711= Parcel Assessed in Berks County but located in Chester County 1712= Parcel Assessed in Montgomery County but located in Chester County 1713= Parcel Assessed in Delaware County but located in Chester County 1714= Parcel Assessed in New Castle County but located in Chester County 1715= Parcel Assessed in Cecil County but located in Chester County 2000= Parcel bisected by a ROW (Duplicate Pin) 2040= Open Space (Duplicate Pin) 2042= Common Area (Duplicate Pin) 2043= Open Space owned by Homeowners Association 2010= Condominium (Duplicate Pin) LUC C-10= Banks, Savings&Loan C-20= Gas Station C-30= Restaurants, Stores (Retail) C-35= Condominium Stores C-40= Motels, Hotels C-41= Nursing Homes C-50= Shopping Centers C-60= Office Bldgs/Laboratory/Library C-65= Office Condo C-67= Office Condo Common Law C-70= Commercial Garage/Shop/Car Dealers C-80= Warehouse C-81= Storage Tanks C-90= Entertainment, Recreation C-91= Recreation (Private) C-92= Mobile Home Parks (4+) C-93= Burial Grounds/Mausoleum C-94= Airports C-95= Private Schools C-96= Commercial OBY only E-10= Churches E-11= Cemetaries E-12= Service Connected E-13= Chester County Property E-20= Schools E-30= Public Utilities E-40= Railroads E-50= Hospitals, etc E-60= State E-61= State Parks E-62= Federal E-63= Federal E-70= Local Government (Townships & Boroughs) E-71= Local Government Parks E-80= Non-Profit Organizations E-90= Fire Companies F-10= Farm 10-19.99 Acres F-20= Farm 20-79.99 Acres F-40= Farm 80 Acres and over M-10= Heavy Industrial M-20= Light Industrial M-25= Light Industrial Condominium M-30= Quarry/Landfill N-01= Not assessed in Chester County R-10= Single Family/Cabin R-20= Two Family R-30= Multi Family/Dorms/Single R-40= Apartments (4-19 Units) R-50= Codominium R-55= Town House (Common Law Condo) R-60= Dwelling W/Comm Use Primary R R-61= Dwelling W/Comm Use Primary C R-70= Mobile Home R-80= Barns, Stables, Pools, Misc Bldg R-90= Apartment Complex (20 or more units) R-95= Common Elements (Not Open Space) T-10= Trailers and Mobile Homes U-03= Public Utilities U-04= Railroads V-10= Vacant Land Residential V-11= Vacant Land Commercial V-12= Open Space V-13= Road Beds, Right of Way, Access Way V-14= Basins, Drainage Control V-35= Condo Store/Vacant Common Element V-50= Condo/Vacant Common Element V-55= Condo Common Law/Common Area V-65= Condo Office/Vacant Common Element V-67= Condo Common Law Office/Common Area Class A= Apartment C= Commercial E= Exempt F= Farm I= Industrial R= Residential U= Utility SchDist 1= Avon Grove 2= Coatesville 3= Downingtown 4= Kennett Consolidated 5= Octorara 6= Owen J. Roberts 7= Oxford 8= Phoenixville 9= Twin Valley 10= Unionville Chaddsford 11= West Chester 12= Great Valley 13= Tredyffrin-Easttown 14= Springford