Lancaster County property record for 215 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,662 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $115,400 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,324 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-82537-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-82537-0-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 20 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,662 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,226 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,016 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 215 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT JOY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17552-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Description | 215 E MAIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
215 E Main St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2111 TELEGRAPH RD, HONEY BROOK, PA 19344-9030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216603041 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 215 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2502 |
| Document Number | 0006603041 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6603041 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,154.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 2111 TELEGRAPH RD, HONEY BROOK, PA 19344-9030 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 215 E Main St was $6,324 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $257,800 Land $46,700 Building $211,100 | $257,800 Land $46,700 Building $211,100 | |
| 2025 | $6,324.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,182.00 | $257,800 Land $46,700 Building $211,100 | |
| 2018 | $257,800 Land $46,700 Building $211,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 215 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 Claims | 1 (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.
The area around 215 E Main 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 | 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 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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