Lancaster County property record for 147 E Chestnut St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,910 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $191,000 (Dec 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,122 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-93026-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-93026-0-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,749 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 485 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,455 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,455 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 1 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 147 E CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Description | 147 E CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
147 E Chestnut St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2014.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 588, ADAMSTOWN, PA 19501-0588 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146178353 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005170970 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 147 E CHESTNUT ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 W MAIN ST, ADAMSTOWN, PA 19501-5002 |
| Document Number | 0006557455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6557455 |
| Name | MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 147 E Chestnut St was $5,122 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 | $208,800 Land $40,600 Building $168,200 | $208,800 Land $40,600 Building $168,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,122.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,007.00 | $208,800 Land $40,600 Building $168,200 | |
| 2018 | $208,800 Land $40,600 Building $168,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 147 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 147 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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