Lancaster County property record for 243 Chestnut St, Bainbridge, PA 17502
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,048 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $158,980 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,190 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 130-21893-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 130-21893-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,048 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,828 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 282 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 243 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | BAINBRIDGE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17502-9386 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | VC |
| Legal Description | 243 CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE/BAINBRIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CONOY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10802 |
243 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2010.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 CHESTNUT ST, BAINBRIDGE, PA 17502-9386 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20105864244 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 243 Chestnut St was $3,190 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Conoy Township |
| Unified School District | Elizabethtown Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $137,500 Land $45,200 Building $92,300 | $137,500 Land $45,200 Building $92,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,190.00 (+2.77%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,104.00 | $137,500 Land $45,200 Building $92,300 | |
| 2018 | $137,500 Land $45,200 Building $92,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 243 Chestnut St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| Claims by Event |
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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 243 Chestnut 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BAINBRIDGE WATER AUTHORITY serves 1,200 people · EPA ID PA7360003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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