Lancaster County property record for 244A Cherry St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $3,468 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-43539-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-43539-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,596 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Deck Area | 128 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 244A CHERRY ST |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | PMD |
| Legal Description | 244A CHERRY ST |
| Legal Subdivision | SUMMIT HILLS SEC 03-B |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
244A Cherry St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2021.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 STEINMETZ RD, DENVER, PA 17517-9304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19981114 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006632096 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 244A CHERRY ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2202 |
| Document Number | 0006632096 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6632096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1140 STEINMETZ RD, DENVER, PA 17517-9304 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 244A Cherry St was $3,468, 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 | $141,400 Land $36,400 Building $105,000 | $141,400 Land $36,400 Building $105,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,468.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,390.00 | $141,400 Land $36,400 Building $105,000 | |
| 2018 | $141,400 Land $36,400 Building $105,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244A Cherry St 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 244A Cherry St 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 581 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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