Lancaster County property record for 40 Michael Ct, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,922 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-65078-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-65078-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,945 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 225 sqft |
| Deck Area | 270 sqft |
| Patio Area | 270 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 40 MICHAEL CT |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2569 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Description | 40 MICHAEL CT |
| Legal Subdivision | KREISER |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
40 Michael Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 MICHAEL CT, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2569 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199684689 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Michael Ct was $3,922 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Ephrata Borough |
| Unified School District | Ephrata Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $159,900 Land $54,000 Building $105,900 | $159,900 Land $54,000 Building $105,900 | |
| 2025 | $3,922.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,834.00 | $159,900 Land $54,000 Building $105,900 | |
| 2018 | $159,900 Land $54,000 Building $105,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Michael Ct 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 40 Michael Ct 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 |
|---|
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 | EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY serves 24,500 people · EPA ID PA7360045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 486 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Upward Broadband.
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