Lancaster County property record for 157 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 6,942 sqft · built 1875 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $16,651 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-38538-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-38538-0-0000 |
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| Units | 16 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,942 sqft Gross Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1875 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 157 E CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2209 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | 157 E CHESTNUT ST |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: Lancaster County records · APN 336-38538-0-0000
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1525 OREGON PIKE, 2001, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4378 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage S & T BANK |
| Sep 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LANCO FEDERAL CU |
| May 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20055442883 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 157 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2778 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1525 OREGON PIKE 2001, 2001, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4378 |
| Document Number | 0006756386 |
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| Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6756386 |
| Name | S & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CAMP HILL, PA 17011 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 157 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2778 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006418454 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6418454 |
| Name | LANCO FEDERAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Sep 10, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 157 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2778 |
| Document Number | 0006397238 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6397238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,950.00 |
| 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 | 1525 OREGON PIKE #2001 LANCASTER PA 176014378, 2001, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4378 |
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 | $416,400 (-) Land $70,300 Building $346,100 | $416,400 (-) Land $70,300 Building $346,100 | |
| 2025 | $16,651.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $16,476.00 | $416,400 Land $70,300 Building $346,100 | |
| 2018 | $416,400 Land $70,300 Building $346,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| 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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