Lancaster County property record for 51 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,100 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $237,900 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-60319-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-60319-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 8 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,100 sqft Living Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Deck Area | 308 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 51 E CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-2701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Description | 51 E CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
51 E Chestnut St, a residential property, is held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 W MOHLER CHURCH RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9208 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20156220098 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 5, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 20250031395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 51 E CHESTNUT ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2250 |
| Document Number | 20250031395 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250031395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Living Trust |
| Address | 31 W MOHLER CHURCH RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9208 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 E Chestnut St was $5,860, up 2.3% from the year before.
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 | $238,900 (-) Land $43,600 Building $195,300 | $238,900 (-) Land $43,600 Building $195,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,860.00 (+2.29%) Homeowner's exemption | $238,900 (-) Land $43,600 Building $195,300 | $238,900 Land $43,600 Building $195,300 |
| 2024 | $5,729.00 | $238,900 Land $43,600 Building $195,300 | |
| 2018 | $238,900 Land $43,600 Building $195,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 E Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 51 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 |
|---|
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 | 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) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream 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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