Lancaster County property record for 187 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,073 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,481 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Apr 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-58660-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 270-58660-0-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,073 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,720 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,094 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 979 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 10 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 535 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 187 RIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RLD |
| Legal Description | 187 RIDGE AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 12404 |
187 Ridge Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of September 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 187 RIDGE AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2550 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 187 RIDGE AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 187 RIDGE AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2550 |
| Document Number | 20260009176 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260009176 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 187 RIDGE AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 187 RIDGE AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2550 |
| Document Number | 0006675139 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6675139 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 187 RIDGE AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2550 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006440216 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6440216 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 187 Ridge Ave was $8,481 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Ephrata Township |
| Unified School District | Ephrata Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $358,600 Land $98,500 Building $260,100 | $358,600 Land $98,500 Building $260,100 | |
| 2025 | $8,481.00 (+2.82%) | ||
| 2024 | $8,248.00 | $358,600 Land $98,500 Building $260,100 | |
| 2018 | $358,600 Land $98,500 Building $260,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 187 Ridge Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1989–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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 risk around 187 Ridge Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 60 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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