Lancaster County property record for 238 Washington Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $115,524 (Nov 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-52777-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-52777-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,988 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 684 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 628 sqft |
| Basement Area | 612 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 242 sqft |
| Patio Area | 242 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 238 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Description | 238 WASHINGTON AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
238 Washington Ave, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2025.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of September 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 KENT AVE, 330, BROOKLYN, NY 11249-5613 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202545553 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 238 WASHINGTON AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2247 |
| Document Number | 20250045553 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250045553 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | YOUR HOME STLMT SERVICES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,155.24 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 420 KENT AVE APT 330, 330, BROOKLYN, NY 11249-5613 |
| Document Number | 20250045554 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250045554 |
| Name | PRIME FUNDING GROUP LLC |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 14 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 238 Washington Ave was $2,897, 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 | $118,100 (-) Land $35,300 Building $82,800 | $118,100 Land $35,300 Building $82,800 | |
| 2025 | $2,897.00 (+2.3%) | $118,100 (-) Land $35,300 Building $82,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,832.00 Homeowner's exemption | $118,100 Land $35,300 Building $82,800 | |
| 2018 | $118,100 Land $35,300 Building $82,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 238 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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 238 Washington 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 |
|---|
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 369 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 |
May also be available: Upward Broadband, Verizon.
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