281 S Fairmount Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 281 S Fairmount Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Dairy
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 5,849 sqft · built 1750
Lot Size44.1 acres (1,924,045 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$20,929 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Mortgage
Apr 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN210-40677-0-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN210-40677-0-0000
Alternative APN
  • 2109N 6 7

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,849 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,232 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,460 sqft
Basement Area1,737 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1750
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1750
Architectural StyleTraditional
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,924,045 sqft
Garage Area1,148 sqft
Parking Spaces6 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area420 sqft
Deck Area36 sqft
Patio Area36 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelWood
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 S FAIRMOUNT RD
CityEPHRATA
StatePA
Zip17522-8544
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy
Local Zoning CodeA
Legal Description281 S FAIRMOUNT RD
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionWEST EARL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1032
Census Tract13002

Owner

Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address281 S FAIRMOUNT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8544
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 10, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FARM SVC AGCY US DEPT/AGRICULT
Apr 6, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BRANCH BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateFeb 15, 2002
Transfer Doc0005053683
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Property Address281 S FAIRMOUNT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8544
Document Number0006463651
Instrument DateJun 10, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 1, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address281 S FAIRMOUNT RD EPHRATA PA 175228544, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8544

Mortgage

Document Number0006463651
DateJun 20, 2019
Instrument6463651
Lender
NameFARM SVC AGCY US DEPT/AGRICULT
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17601
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 19, 2049

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Property Address281 S FAIRMOUNT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8544
Document Number0006329499
Instrument DateApr 6, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 15, 2017
Title CompanyCOMMUNITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES, COMMUNITY SETTLEMENT LLC

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 S FAIRMOUNT RD EPHRATA PA 175228544, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8544

Mortgage

Document Number0006329499
DateApr 25, 2017
Instrument6329499
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17600-3038
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster County
County SubdivisionWest Earl Township
Unified School DistrictConestoga Valley School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,029,100 (-) Land $717,000 Building $312,100$1,029,100 (-) Land $717,000 Building $312,100
2025$20,929.00 (+2.18%)
2024$20,482.00$1,029,100 Land $717,000 Building $312,100
2018$1,029,100 Land $717,000 Building $312,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Blue Ridge Cable Technologies
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Upward Broadband
Fixed Wireless
100 / 40
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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