Lancaster County property record for 215 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,281 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $241,400 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,046 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-54720-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-54720-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,281 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,439 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 869 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Basement Area | 981 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 177 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 E CLAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 215 E CLAY ST |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST CLAY STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
215 E Clay St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 215 E CLAY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216584547 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005979281 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 215 E CLAY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2029 |
| Document Number | 0006584547 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6584547 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | REALTY SETTLEMENT SERVICES INC, REALTY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,414.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 215 E CLAY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2029 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0006584548 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6584548 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 E Clay St was $5,046 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $126,200 Land $22,900 Building $103,300 | $126,200 Land $22,900 Building $103,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,046.00 (+1.06%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $4,993.00 | $126,200 Land $22,900 Building $103,300 | |
| 2018 | $126,200 Land $22,900 Building $103,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 E Clay St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 215 E Clay 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 | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 1,188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.
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