Lancaster County property record for 144 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1887 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,927 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-48641-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-48641-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,320 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 768 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1887 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1887 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 144 E JAMES ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-4935 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 144 E JAMES ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Lancaster County records · APN 336-48641-0-0000
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Mar 04, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Dec 20, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006471146 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 144 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Title Company | CORPORATE SETTLEMENTS, CORPORATE SETTLEMENT SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
| Document Number | 0006589877 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6589877 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 02, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 144 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Title Company | CORPORATE SETMNT SLN LANCAST |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 144 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
| Document Number | 0006585227 |
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| Date | Mar 04, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6585227 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 249 Months |
| Due | Dec 03, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 144 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | CORPORATE SETTLEMENT SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006497833 |
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| Date | Dec 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6497833 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 144 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
| Document Number | 0006471146 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6471146 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 09, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 144 E JAMES ST LANCASTER PA 176024935, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4935 |
Source: Lancaster County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $98,200 (-) Land $25,900 Building $72,300 | $98,200 (-) Land $25,900 Building $72,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,927.00 (+1.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,885.00 | $98,200 Land $25,900 Building $72,300 | |
| 2018 | $98,200 Land $25,900 Building $72,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lancaster County (42071C), updated June 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lancaster City Historic District listed 2001 · 13,488 contributing resources · NRIS 01000956 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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|---|---|---|
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