Lancaster County property record for 252 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 11,323 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Sep 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $33,583 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Construction Loan Nov 2019 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 331-95559-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 331-95559-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 3 Units |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 11,323 sqft Gross Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Space Heater |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 N PRINCE ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-3535 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Description | 252 N PRINCE ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lancaster City Historic District listed 2001 · 13,488 contributing resources · NRIS 01000956 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
252 N Prince St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2017.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 N PRINCE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3535 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Nov 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20176353485 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 252 N PRINCE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3535 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Title Company | CENTURY ABSTRACT GROUP LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 217 W WALNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-2930 |
| Document Number | 0006608183 |
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| Date | Jun 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6608183 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 252 N PRINCE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3535 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006493235 |
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| Date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6493235 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 252 N PRINCE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3535 |
| Document Number | 0006353485 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6353485 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 252 N PRINCE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3535 |
| Document Number | 0006353486 |
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| Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6353486 |
| Name | MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 252 N Prince St was $33,583, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $839,800 Land $110,000 Building $729,800 | $839,800 Land $110,000 Building $729,800 | |
| 2025 | $33,583.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $33,230.00 | $839,800 Land $110,000 Building $729,800 | |
| 2018 | $839,800 Land $110,000 Building $729,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 252 N Prince St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 252 N Prince 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 |
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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 | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 1,091 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.
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