An official index map of tax maps by municipality for the County of Berks Assessment Department.

An official index map of tax maps by municipality for the County of Berks Assessment Department.

An official index map of tax maps by municipality for the County of Berks Assessment Department.

An official index map of tax maps by municipality for the County of Berks Assessment Department.

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.

ContactsTim Cassel, County of Chester

Tcassel@chesco.org, 610-344-5441, 313 W. Market St Suite 5302 West Chester, PA 19380ResourceUpdate frequency of dataset: Weekly Last Update Date: August 2023Accuracy of attribute: Attributes are correct as per County of Chester Assessment DepartmentPositional 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 ReferenceType: ProjectedGeographic Coordinate Reference: GCS North America 1983Projected Coordinate System: NAD 1983 State Plane Pennsylvania SouthLinear 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 DescriptionUPI - Uniform Parcel Identification Number, a unique value given to each parcelPIN_MAP - A Tie-back parcel identification number used to link UPI values to the parcel on which they residePIN_COMMON - A variation of UPI which adds and E for Exempt, U for Utility or T for TrailerPIN_ASMNT - A long form of the UPI number used for assessment purposesCODE (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 softwareXCOORD - X coordinate of the centroid of the polygonYCOORD - Y coordinate of the centroid of the polygonLOC_ADDRESS - The location address for a parcelMUNI - The municipality the parcel resides inST_NUM - Street Number of the Situs AddressNUM_SUF - Street Number Suffix of the Situs AddressDIR - Street directional of the Situs Address (N, E, S, W)ST_NAME - Street Name of the Situs AddressST_TYPE - Street thorough fair type of the Situs AddressUNIT - Unit Type (see codes below)UNIT_N - Unit numberAD_ROLE - Situs Address Functional Role (see below for list of codes)NO_ADDR_CODE - No longer usedTILE_1200 - Outdated reference system, no longer usedTILE_2400 - Outdated reference system, no longer usedSUBDIV_NUMBER - Number assigned by Recorder of Deeds to a recorded documentLOT - Lot number given to parcel on the recorded planLAND_DEV_ID - Number assigned by Planning Commission for their tracking purposesCREATE_DATE - Date the parcel was mapped into the inactive parcel layerACTIVE_DATE - Date the parcel was added to the active parcel layerOWN1 - Owner of recordOWN2 - Owner of record if more than oneADDR1 - Component of the mailing address on recordADDR2 - Component of the mailing address on recordADDR3 - Component of the mailing address on recordZIP1 - Zipcode of mailing address on recordTAXYR - For Assessment purposesJURIS - Municipality Number where parcel is taxedBOOK - The book number of the recorded deedPAGE - The page number of the recorded deedDEED_REC_DATE - Date the latest deed was recordedLEGAL1 - Description of property location according to the deedLEGAL2 - Description of the taxable property and buildings according to the deedLUC - 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 landPROP_ASSESS - Assessed value of the structuresTOT_ASSESS - Assessed value of the combination of land and structuresFMV319 - Fair Market Value if not under 319FMV515 - Fair Market Value if not under 515LAST_SALE_PRICE - Last recorded sale priceASMNT_DATE - For Assessment Department use onlySCHDIST - The school district within which the parcel resides (see below for list of codes)SUBDIV_NAME - Name of the recorded planPLAN_NUM - Number assigned by the Planning Commission for their tracking purposesMODIFY_DATE - Last edit date of the parcel Data Dictionary Code1000= Parcel1010= Condominium (mother or host parcel)1011= Common Law Condo1020= Hydrography1031= Paper ROW1033= Land polygon with a ROW1034= Land dedicated to an existing ROW1035=- Private Road1040= Open Space1042= Common Area1043= Open Space owned by Homeowners Association1710= Parcel Assessed in Lancaster County but located in Chester County1711= Parcel Assessed in Berks County but located in Chester County1712= Parcel Assessed in Montgomery County but located in Chester County1713= Parcel Assessed in Delaware County but located in Chester County1714= Parcel Assessed in New Castle County but located in Chester County1715= Parcel Assessed in Cecil County but located in Chester County2000= Parcel bisected by a ROW (Duplicate Pin)2040= Open Space (Duplicate Pin)2042= Common Area (Duplicate Pin)2043= Open Space owned by Homeowners Association2010= Condominium (Duplicate Pin) LUCC-10= Banks, Savings&LoanC-20= Gas StationC-30= Restaurants, Stores (Retail)C-35= Condominium StoresC-40= Motels, HotelsC-41= Nursing HomesC-50= Shopping CentersC-60= Office Bldgs/Laboratory/LibraryC-65= Office CondoC-67= Office Condo Common LawC-70= Commercial Garage/Shop/Car DealersC-80= WarehouseC-81= Storage TanksC-90= Entertainment, RecreationC-91= Recreation (Private)C-92= Mobile Home Parks (4+)C-93= Burial Grounds/MausoleumC-94= AirportsC-95= Private SchoolsC-96= Commercial OBY onlyE-10= ChurchesE-11= CemetariesE-12= Service ConnectedE-13= Chester County PropertyE-20= SchoolsE-30= Public UtilitiesE-40= RailroadsE-50= Hospitals, etcE-60= StateE-61= State ParksE-62= FederalE-63= FederalE-70= Local Government (Townships & Boroughs)E-71= Local Government ParksE-80= Non-Profit OrganizationsE-90= Fire CompaniesF-10= Farm 10-19.99 AcresF-20= Farm 20-79.99 AcresF-40= Farm 80 Acres and overM-10= Heavy IndustrialM-20= Light IndustrialM-25= Light Industrial CondominiumM-30= Quarry/LandfillN-01= Not assessed in Chester CountyR-10= Single Family/CabinR-20= Two FamilyR-30= Multi Family/Dorms/SingleR-40= Apartments (4-19 Units)R-50= CodominiumR-55= Town House (Common Law Condo)R-60= Dwelling W/Comm Use Primary RR-61= Dwelling W/Comm Use Primary CR-70= Mobile HomeR-80= Barns, Stables, Pools, Misc BldgR-90= Apartment Complex (20 or more units)R-95= Common Elements (Not Open Space)T-10= Trailers and Mobile HomesU-03= Public UtilitiesU-04= RailroadsV-10= Vacant Land ResidentialV-11= Vacant Land CommercialV-12= Open SpaceV-13= Road Beds, Right of Way, Access WayV-14= Basins, Drainage ControlV-35= Condo Store/Vacant Common ElementV-50= Condo/Vacant Common ElementV-55= Condo Common Law/Common AreaV-65= Condo Office/Vacant Common ElementV-67= Condo Common Law Office/Common AreaClassA= ApartmentC= CommercialE= ExemptF= FarmI= IndustrialR= ResidentialU= Utility

SchDist1= Avon Grove2= Coatesville3= Downingtown4= Kennett Consolidated5= Octorara6= Owen J. Roberts7= Oxford8= Phoenixville9= Twin Valley10= Unionville Chaddsford11= West Chester12= Great Valley13= Tredyffrin-Easttown14= Springford

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