Lancaster County property record for 420 John St, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,954 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $256,500 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,011 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 337-24866-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 337-24866-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,954 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,229 sqft |
| Basement Area | 725 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 420 JOHN ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-3704 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 420 JOHN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
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.
420 John St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2025.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 420 JOHN ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3704 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202515492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 420 JOHN ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3704 |
| Document Number | 0006591765 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6591765 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | HOMESALE SETTLEMENT SERVICES, HOMESALE SETMNT SVCS LANCAST |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,100.00 |
| 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 | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 420 JOHN ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3704 |
| Document Number | 0006591766 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6591766 |
| Name | HOMESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 420 John St was $2,011, 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 | $50,300 Land $4,900 Building $45,400 | $50,300 Land $4,900 Building $45,400 | |
| 2025 | $2,011.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $1,990.00 | $50,300 Land $4,900 Building $45,400 | |
| 2018 | $50,300 Land $4,900 Building $45,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 420 John St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1986 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 420 John 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 1,610 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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