Lancaster County property record for 34 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Triplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,609 sqft · built 1863 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $252,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,954 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-81043-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-81043-0-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,609 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,620 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 784 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1863 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1863 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 227 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 34 E JAMES ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-5064 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | 34 E JAMES ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: Lancaster County records · APN 336-81043-0-0000
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 34 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-5064 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| May 24, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Nov 27, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 05, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20226682851 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006682851 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 34 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-5064 |
| Document Number | 0006682851 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6682851 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 34 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-5064 |
| Document Number | 0006682852 |
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| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6682852 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 34 E JAMES ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-5064 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | KEYSTONE ABSTRACT INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006493403 |
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| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6493403 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2034 |
Source: Lancaster County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $148,900 (-) Land $25,900 Building $123,000 | $148,900 (-) Land $25,900 Building $123,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,954.00 (+1.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,891.00 | $148,900 Land $25,900 Building $123,000 | |
| 2018 | $148,900 Land $25,900 Building $123,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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