Lancaster County property record for 253 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 10,825 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $17,195 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-44350-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-44350-0-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 10,825 sqft Gross Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
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| Porch Area | 232 sqft |
| Deck Area | 480 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 4 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 E CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-2742 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Lancaster County records · APN 336-44350-0-0000
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 241 N PLUM ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2792 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 06, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage GARDNER HOLDINGS LLC |
| Jan 05, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 05, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 05, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20176309944 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 253 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2742 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 N PLUM ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2792 |
| Document Number | 0006751860 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6751860 |
| Name | GARDNER HOLDINGS LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19805 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 253 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2742 |
| Document Number | 0006309944 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6309944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $5,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 253 E CHESTNUT ST LANCASTER PA 176022742, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2742 |
Source: Lancaster County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $430,000 (-) Land $52,500 Building $377,500 | $430,000 (-) Land $52,500 Building $377,500 | |
| 2025 | $17,195.00 (+1.06%) | $430,000 (-) Land $52,500 Building $377,500 | $430,000 (-) Land $52,500 Building $377,500 |
| 2024 | $17,014.00 | $430,000 Land $52,500 Building $377,500 | |
| 2018 | $430,000 Land $52,500 Building $377,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lancaster County (42071C), updated June 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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