Lancaster County property record for 502 4th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,552 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $205,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,286 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-32215-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-32215-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 2,552 sqft Living Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Area | 702 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 170 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 502 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5182 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | C2 |
| Legal Description | 502 FOURTH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
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.
502 4th St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 4TH ST, B, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5183 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20055437025 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006130060 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 4th St was $6,286 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 | $157,200 Land $39,400 Building $117,800 | $157,200 Land $39,400 Building $117,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,286.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,220.00 | $157,200 Land $39,400 Building $117,800 | |
| 2018 | $157,200 Land $39,400 Building $117,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 4th 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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 502 4th 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 2,030 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 |
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