Lancaster County property record for 253 Ratcliffe Ln, Lancaster, VA 22503
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,454 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 2.63 acres (114,563 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $19 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 31 35A |
| Primary APN | 31 35A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,454 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,766 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,454 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Block |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 114,563 sqft (2.63 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 192 sqft |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 128 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 9475 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 RATCLIFFE LN |
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | VA |
| Zip | 22503-4320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | WHITE HOUSE CREEK 2.63 AC 190/308 410/36-P |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITE HOUSE CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER VA |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 30100 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 19, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 RATCLIFFE LN, LANCASTER, VA 22503-4320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20251662 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER VA |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Property Address | 253 RATCLIFFE LN, LANCASTER, VA 22503-4320 |
| Document Number | 0250001662 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 250001662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2026 |
| Title Company | HOMELAND TITLE AND ESCROW AGENCY LLC, HOMELAND TTL STLMT AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $441.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 235-253 RATELIFFE LANE, 253, LANCASTER, VA 22503-4320 |
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Unified School District | Lancaster County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19.00 (-99%) | $346,600 (-) Land $57,800 Building $288,800 | $346,600 (-) Land $57,800 Building $288,800 |
| 2024 | $1,906.00 (+27.92%) | $346,600 (+46.49%) Land $57,800 Building $288,800 | $346,600 (+46.49%) Land $57,800 Building $288,800 |
| 2023 | $1,490.00 | $236,600 Land $57,800 Building $178,800 | $236,600 Land $57,800 Building $178,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2022 · 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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 47 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 47 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1998–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2018 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 71% of Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| All Points Broadband Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Virginia Broadband Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 100 / 25 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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