Lancaster County property record for 121 E Chestnut St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,328 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $121,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $3,000 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-75348-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-75348-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,328 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,812 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 664 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 664 sqft |
| Basement Area | 484 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Deck Area | 630 sqft |
| Patio Area | 630 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 121 E CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Description | 121 E CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
121 E Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2020 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 600 FOUNTAIN AVE, 3, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20206505083 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0009051187 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 121 E CHESTNUT ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2208 |
| Document Number | 0006505083 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6505083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT LP, REGAL ABS LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,210.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 600 FOUNTAIN AVE #C LANCASTER PA 176014549, C, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4549 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 E Chestnut St was $3,000 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Ephrata Borough |
| Unified School District | Ephrata Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $122,300 Land $37,800 Building $84,500 | $122,300 Land $37,800 Building $84,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,000.00 (+2.32%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,932.00 | $122,300 Land $37,800 Building $84,500 | |
| 2018 | $122,300 Land $37,800 Building $84,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 121 E Chestnut 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 | EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY serves 24,500 people · EPA ID PA7360045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Upward Broadband, Verizon.
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