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159 Slate Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 159 Slate Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.34 acres (14,810 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$210,000 (Feb 2019)
Tax Bill$3,292 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Transfer
Feb 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN270-72405-0-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN270-72405-0-0000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,640 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,260 sqft
1st Floor Area920 sqft
Upper Floors Area720 sqft
Basement Area560 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area14,810 sqft (0.34 acres)

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area60 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area297 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area180 sqft
Lean-To144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemBaseboard
Heating FuelElectric
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 SLATE RD
CityEPHRATA
StatePA
Zip17522-9339
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal Description159 SLATE RD
Legal SubdivisionPENNSYLVANIA SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionEPHRATA
Census Block Group2
Census Block2043
Census Tract12404

Owner

Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address320 NAPIERVILLE RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9293
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 22, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 11, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 11, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20196442312
Last Transfer DateApr 16, 2020
Transfer Doc0006518345
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateApr 22, 2020
Property Address159 SLATE RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9339
Document Number0006518345
Instrument DateApr 16, 2020
Instrument6518345
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address320 NAPIERVILLE RD EPHRATA PA 175229293, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9293

February 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateFeb 11, 2019
Property Address159 SLATE RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9339
Document Number0006442312
Instrument DateFeb 5, 2019
Instrument6442312
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,100.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address159 SLATE RD EPHRATA PA 175229339, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9339

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster County
County SubdivisionEphrata Township
Unified School DistrictEphrata Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$139,200 (-) Land $50,100 Building $89,100$139,200 (-) Land $50,100 Building $89,100
2025$3,292.00 (+2.84%)
2024$3,201.00$139,200 Land $50,100 Building $89,100
2018$139,200 Land $50,100 Building $89,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1989–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 8
Most Recent ClaimJun 2025 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
Upward Broadband
Fixed Wireless		100 / 40
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		25 / 3

May also be available: Frontier.

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