Lancaster County property record for 229 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,142 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,498 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 337-28104-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 337-28104-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,868 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 540 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Basement Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 186 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 229 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-4207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 229 HOWARD AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
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.
229 Howard Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2003 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 54 BRIDLE PATH RD, KIRKWOOD, PA 17536-9787 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20035141698 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Howard Ave was $5,498 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 | $137,500 Land $22,400 Building $115,100 | $137,500 Land $22,400 Building $115,100 | |
| 2025 | $5,498.00 (+1.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,440.00 | $137,500 Land $22,400 Building $115,100 | |
| 2018 | $137,500 Land $22,400 Building $115,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 Howard Ave 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 229 Howard Ave 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 1,610 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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