Lancaster County property record for 223 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,094 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $274,900 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,934 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 337-36428-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 337-36428-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,094 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,531 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 547 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 947 sqft |
| Basement Area | 437 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 223 HOWARD AVE |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | 223 HOWARD AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | SURVEY/HF HUTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
Source: Lancaster County records · APN 337-36428-0-0000
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| May 08, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMONWEALTH/PA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20216644975 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4207 |
| Document Number | 0006644975 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6644975 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | LAND TRANSFER, LAND TRANSFER CO INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,749.00 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 223 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4207 |
| Document Number | 0006644976 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6644976 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.25% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 01, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.25% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 8.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 223 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4207 |
| Document Number | 0006399821 |
| Instrument Date | May 08, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 223 HOWARD AVE LANCASTER PA 176024207, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4207 |
| Document Number | 0006399821 |
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| Date | May 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6399821 |
| Name | COMMONWEALTH/PA |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | HARRISBURG, PA 17111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | May 30, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Lancaster County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $148,400 (-) Land $15,300 Building $133,100 | $148,400 (-) Land $15,300 Building $133,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,934.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,872.00 | $148,400 Land $15,300 Building $133,100 | |
| 2018 | $148,400 Land $15,300 Building $133,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lancaster County (42071C), updated June 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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