Lancaster County property record for 38 E Liberty St, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,462 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-48513-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-48513-0-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,416 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,696 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 951 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,465 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,076 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 357 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 38 E LIBERTY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-1952 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 38 E LIBERTY ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
38 E Liberty St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2015.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 E LIBERTY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-1952 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BK/PA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20156222288 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005512880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 38 E LIBERTY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-1952 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 E LIBERTY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-1952 |
| Document Number | 0006690855 |
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| Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6690855 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jun 22, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 38 E LIBERTY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-1952 |
| Document Number | 0006494717 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | LENDER RECORDING SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 E LIBERTY ST LANCASTER PA 176021952, LANCASTER, PA 17602-1952 |
| Document Number | 0006494717 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6494717 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/PA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 38 E Liberty St was $5,462 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $136,600 Land $22,900 Building $113,700 | $136,600 Land $22,900 Building $113,700 | |
| 2025 | $5,462.00 (+1.05%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,405.00 | $136,600 Land $22,900 Building $113,700 | |
| 2018 | $136,600 Land $22,900 Building $113,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 E Liberty St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 38 E Liberty St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,188 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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