Lancaster County property record for 485 Howard Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,219 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-53251-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-53251-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,896 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,176 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | 440 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 485 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RLD |
| Legal Description | 485 HOWARD AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | PREPARED CURTIS W MARTIN FINAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 7A |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 HOWARD AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2116 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20126041450 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $172,000 (-) Land $42,000 Building $130,000 | $172,000 (-) Land $42,000 Building $130,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,219.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,124.00 | $172,000 Land $42,000 Building $130,000 | |
| 2018 | $172,000 Land $42,000 Building $130,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
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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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 369 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Pencor Services Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Uniti Group Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Upward Broadband, Verizon.
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