42 E Princess St, York, PA 17401 Property Records

York County property record for 42 E Princess St, York, PA 17401

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,525 sqft · built 1870
Lot Size0.055 acres (2,396 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$210,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$1,671 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2023 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN01-003-01-0037.00-00000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01-003-01-0037.00-00000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,525 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,148 sqft
Basement Area576 sqft
Unfinished Basement576 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1870
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1870
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialMetal
Construction TypeMetal Frame
Lot Area2,396 sqft (0.055 acres)
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchPorch
Porch Area144 sqft
Patio Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address42 E PRINCESS ST
CityYORK
StatePA
Zip17401-5537
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeRS
Legal Subdivision1ST WARD
JurisdictionYORK PA
Township / Civil DivisionYORK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the York Historic District
listed 1979 · 3,164 contributing resources · NRIS 79002371

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

42 E Princess St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.

Source: York County records, as of April 28, 2026

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 31, 2023Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MOVEMENT MORTGAGE
Sep 19, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE
Feb 17, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
JACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE
Jul 29, 2020Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
Sep 25, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
STEVEN H SCHIDING
Jan 23, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 31, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 29, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202342377
Deed Book / Page2803 / 3065
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionYORK PA
Recording DateOct 31, 2023
Property Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537
Document Number0000042377
Book / Page2803 / 3065
Instrument DateOct 26, 2023
Instrument2023042377
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 8, 2023
Title CompanyPURITY ABSTRACT COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,100.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537

Mortgage

Document Number0000042378
DateOct 31, 2023
Instrument2023042378
Lender
NameMOVEMENT MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2053

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionYORK PA
Property Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 27, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537

Mortgage

Document Number0000036102
DateSep 19, 2023
Book Page2797/4824
Instrument2023036102
Lender
NameJACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE
TypeBank
AddressJACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term323 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionYORK PA
Property Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2023
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537

Mortgage

Document Number0000005581
DateFeb 17, 2023
Book Page2768/7645
Instrument2023005581
Lender
NameJACKSON FLAGSTAR CENTRE OFFICE
TypeBank
AddressJACKSONVILLE, FL 32202
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term330 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

July 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionYORK PA
Recording DateJul 29, 2020
Property Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537
Document Number0000033990
Book / Page2585 / 7458
Instrument DateJul 22, 2020
Instrument2020033990
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2022
Title CompanyWHITE ROSE SETMNT SVCS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537

Mortgage

Document Number0000033991
DateJul 29, 2020
Instrument2020033991
Lender
NamePARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROU
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number0000033992
DateJul 29, 2020
Book Page2585/7502
Instrument2020033992
Lender
NamePARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

September 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionYORK PA
Recording DateSep 25, 2019
Property Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537
Document Number0000042293
Book / Page002537 / 005217
Instrument DateSep 20, 2019
Instrument42293
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 4, 2019
Title CompanySUSQUEHANNA ABSTRACTING COMPANY, SUSQUEHANNA ABSTRACTING CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$409.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5246 WOODS RD STEWARTSTOWN PA 173639445, STEWARTSTOWN, PA 17363-9445

Mortgage

Document Number42294
DateSep 25, 2019
Book Page002537/005221
Instrument42294
Lender
NameSTEVEN H SCHIDING
Address1660 CROWS NEST LN, YORK, PA 17403-4410
Special NotesSeller Financed
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

January 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionYORK PA
Recording DateJan 23, 2019
Property Address42 E PRINCESS ST, YORK, PA 17401-5537
Document Number0000002917
Book / Page002503 / 005046
Instrument DateJan 17, 2019
Instrument2917
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$230.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1660 CROWS NEST LN YORK PA 174034410, YORK, PA 17403-4410

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 E Princess St was $1,671.

Source: York County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyYork County
MunicipalityYork City
Unified School DistrictYork City School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,671.00$26,030 Land $3,480 Building $22,550
2024$1,616.00$26,030 (-) Land $3,480 Building $22,550
2023$1,616.00$26,030 Land $3,480 Building $22,550
2006$26,030 Land $3,480 Building $22,550

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 42 E Princess St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 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 Claims2 (1993–1996)
Most Recent ClaimJan 1996 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

The area around 42 E Princess 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 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 SystemYORK WATER CO
private · serves 206,762 people · EPA ID PA7670100
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2026
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Jul 2022
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 512 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
PA.net
Fixed Wireless · not low latency
200 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Glo Fiber.

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