Lancaster County property record for 159 N Reading Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Commercial Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,312 sqft · built 1980 |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $307,000 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,773 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-68530-1-0004 |
| Primary APN | 260-68530-1-0004 |
|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Gross Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Canopy | 1,312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 N READING RD |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-1671 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Commercial Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | HC |
| Legal Unit | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 12301 |
159 N Reading Rd, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2004.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 SUNSET CIR, LITITZ, PA 17543-8379 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20045285286 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 N Reading Rd was $4,773, 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 | $194,600 Building $194,600 | $194,600 Building $194,600 | |
| 2025 | $4,773.00 (+2.29%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,666.00 | $194,600 Building $194,600 | |
| 2018 | $194,600 Building $194,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 N Reading Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Wildfire risk around 159 N Reading Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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