Lancaster County property record for 24 E Orange St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,600 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $5,480 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-36755-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-36755-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,600 sqft Gross Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 24 E ORANGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2317 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | RMD |
| Legal Description | 24 ORANGE ST |
| Legal Subdivision | ACADEMY HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
24 E Orange St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 CHESTNUT HILL RD, STEVENS, PA 17578-9465 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246779901 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 24 E Orange St was $5,480, 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 | $223,400 Land $51,700 Building $171,700 | $223,400 Land $51,700 Building $171,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,480.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,357.00 | $223,400 Land $51,700 Building $171,700 | |
| 2018 | $223,400 Land $51,700 Building $171,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 E Orange St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 24 E Orange St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 589 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 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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