Lancaster County property record for 251 School Ln, Mount Joy, PA 17552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,406 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,236 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 450-49738-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 450-49738-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,406 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,406 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 68 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 251 SCHOOL LN |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT JOY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17552-3207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | 251 SCHOOL LN |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN E MELHORN |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT JOY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2050 |
| Census Tract | 10901 |
251 School Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 SCHOOL LN, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552-3207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166267557 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 251 School Ln was $5,236 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Mount Joy Borough |
| Unified School District | Donegal School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $192,300 Land $69,100 Building $123,200 | $192,300 Land $69,100 Building $123,200 | |
| 2025 | $5,236.00 (+1.79%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,144.00 | $192,300 Land $69,100 Building $123,200 | |
| 2018 | $192,300 Land $69,100 Building $123,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 251 School Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2018 · other causes |
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 251 School Ln 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 | MT JOY BORO AUTH serves 15,261 people · EPA ID PA7360091 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 84 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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