34 Cottage Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 34 Cottage Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,896 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.22 acres (9,583 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$224,900 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$4,432 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Line of Credit
May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN340-72496-0-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN340-72496-0-0000
Alternative APN
  • 34013K3 7 12

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,896 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,027 sqft
1st Floor Area1,047 sqft
Upper Floors Area849 sqft
Basement Area1,047 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1920
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialCombination
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialConcrete
Lot Area9,583 sqft (0.22 acres)
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area220 sqft
Patio Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address34 COTTAGE AVE
CityLANCASTER
StatePA
Zip17602-3212
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-2
Legal Description34 COTTAGE AVE
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionLANCASTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1029
Census Tract13400

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 Record
Mailing Address34 COTTAGE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3212
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK NA
May 29, 2018Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 27, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20186399343
Prior Transfer DateDec 6, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0005140799
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Property Address34 COTTAGE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3212
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address34 COTTAGE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3212

Mortgage

Document Number0006618780
DateJul 21, 2021
Instrument6618780
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJul 5, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateMay 29, 2018
Property Address34 COTTAGE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3212
Document Number0006399343
Instrument DateMay 23, 2018
Instrument6399343
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2021
Title CompanyBARRISTERS LAND ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,249.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address34 COTTAGE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3212

Mortgage

Document Number0006399344
DateMay 29, 2018
Instrument6399344
Lender
NameHOWARD HANNA MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster County
County SubdivisionLancaster Township
Unified School DistrictLancaster School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$151,500 (-) Land $35,600 Building $115,900$151,500 (-) Land $35,600 Building $115,900
2025$4,432.00 (+1.44%)
2024$4,369.00$151,500 Land $35,600 Building $115,900
2018$151,500 Land $35,600 Building $115,900

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1978–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 5
Most Recent ClaimSep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Lee, Sep 2011 · 2 claims

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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LANCASTER
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2024
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 408 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Glo Fiber
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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