Lancaster County property record for 508 1/2 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,616 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $128,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,831 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 332-81421-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 332-81421-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,616 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 584 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 976 sqft |
| Basement Area | 662 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 122 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 508 1/2 E CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R4 |
| Legal Description | 508 1/2 E CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 700 |
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.
508 1/2 E Chestnut St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 1/2 E CHESTNUT ST, 2, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166263507 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 508 E CHESTNUT ST # 12, 12, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Title Company | REAL ADVANTAGE LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006554100 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6554100 |
| Name | US MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MELVILLE, NY 11747 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 1/2 E Chestnut St was $3,831 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 | $95,800 Land $20,700 Building $75,100 | $95,800 Land $20,700 Building $75,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,831.00 (+1.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,790.00 | $95,800 Land $20,700 Building $75,100 | |
| 2018 | $95,800 Land $20,700 Building $75,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 1/2 E Chestnut St 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 508 1/2 E Chestnut 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 1,133 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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