Lancaster County property record for 1208 Elm Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $129,494 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,285 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 340-23370-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 340-23370-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,576 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 468 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 468 sqft |
| Basement Area | 468 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 172 sqft |
| Deck Area | 56 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1208 ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-4839 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 1208 ELM AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMILTON PARK DEV |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 13502 |
1208 Elm Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2013.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1208 ELM AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4839 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20136102539 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006039558 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1208 Elm Ave was $3,285 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Township |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $112,300 Land $41,400 Building $70,900 | $112,300 Land $41,400 Building $70,900 | |
| 2025 | $3,285.00 (+1.45%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,238.00 | $112,300 Land $41,400 Building $70,900 | |
| 2018 | $112,300 Land $41,400 Building $70,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1208 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
No wildfire likelihood is modeled around 1208 Elm Ave, 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 wildfire likelihood modeled here |
|---|
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 | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 354 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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