Lancaster County property record for 513 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,777 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Jul 2026 Foreclosure + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 337-55197-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 337-55197-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,266 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,656 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 642 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 466 sqft |
| Basement Area | 390 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Masonry |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Deck Area | 20 sqft |
| Patio Area | 20 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 513 HOWARD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-4421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| 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.
513 Howard Ave is owned by a company that bought it in July 2026.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 315 E 4TH AVE, MITCHELL, SD 57301-2701 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Nov 13, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPER MORTGAGE FUNDING |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202630738 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006339892 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421 |
| Document Number | 0000030738 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630738 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $121,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 315 E 4TH AVE, MITCHELL, SD 57301-2701 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421 |
| Document Number | 0000030285 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202630285 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $99,990.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Estate |
| Address | 216 LITTLE BEAVER RD, STRASBURG, PA 17579-9707 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421 |
| Document Number | 0006653711 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6653711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | REALTY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,499.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0006653712 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6653712 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0006653713 |
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| Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6653713 |
| Name | TENFOLD COMMUNITY LEDING |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421 |
| Document Number | 0006428463 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6428463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $860.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 91 BLACK OAK DR, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3464 |
| Document Number | 0006428464 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6428464 |
| Name | PROSPER MORTGAGE FUNDING |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421 |
| Document Number | 0006389173 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6389173 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $289.55 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043 DALLAS TX 752650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421 |
| Document Number | 0006339892 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6339892 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $31.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 513 Howard Ave was $1,777, up 3.4% 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 | $1,777.00 (+3.37%) | $43,000 Land $6,800 Building $36,200 | $43,000 Land $6,800 Building $36,200 |
| 2025 | $1,719.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $1,701.00 | $43,000 Land $6,800 Building $36,200 | |
| 2018 | $43,000 Land $6,800 Building $36,200 |
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 513 Howard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (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 513 Howard Ave 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 1,285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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