513 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 513 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$120,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$1,777 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Jul 2026 Foreclosure
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN337-55197-0-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN337-55197-0-0000
Alternative APN
  • 33713K5A 20 7

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,266 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,656 sqft
1st Floor Area642 sqft
Upper Floors Area466 sqft
Basement Area390 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick/Masonry
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
Deck Area20 sqft
Patio Area20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address513 HOWARD AVE
CityLANCASTER
StatePA
Zip17602-4421
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionLANCASTER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4015
Census Tract900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lancaster City Historic District
listed 2001 · 13,488 contributing resources · NRIS 01000956

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address315 E 4TH AVE, MITCHELL, SD 57301-2701
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 27, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jul 23, 2026Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 22, 2021Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Nov 13, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PROSPER MORTGAGE FUNDING
Apr 2, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES
Jun 21, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 27, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 27, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 23, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202630738
Prior Transfer DateMay 31, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0006339892
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateJul 27, 2026
Property Address513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421
Document Number0000030738
Instrument DateJun 17, 2026
Instrument202630738
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 5, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$121,200.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLimited Liability Partnership
Address315 E 4TH AVE, MITCHELL, SD 57301-2701

July 2026: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateJul 23, 2026
Property Address513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421
Document Number0000030285
Instrument DateMay 27, 2026
Instrument202630285
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedAug 31, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$99,990.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipEstate
Address216 LITTLE BEAVER RD, STRASBURG, PA 17579-9707
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateDec 22, 2021
Property Address513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421
Document Number0006653711
Instrument DateDec 20, 2021
Instrument6653711
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 27, 2022
Title CompanyREALTY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,499.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0006653712
DateDec 22, 2021
Instrument6653712
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

Mortgage

Document Number0006653713
DateDec 22, 2021
Instrument6653713
Lender
NameTENFOLD COMMUNITY LEDING
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressLANCASTER, PA 17602
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateNov 13, 2018
Property Address513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421
Document Number0006428463
Instrument DateNov 9, 2018
Instrument6428463
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$860.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address91 BLACK OAK DR, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3464

Mortgage

Document Number0006428464
DateNov 13, 2018
Instrument6428464
Lender
NamePROSPER MORTGAGE FUNDING
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2048

April 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateApr 2, 2018
Property Address513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421
Document Number0006389173
Instrument DateMar 28, 2018
Instrument6389173
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2018
Title CompanyABSTRACT ASSOCIATES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$289.55
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 650043 DALLAS TX 752650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

June 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateJun 21, 2017
Property Address513 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-4421
Document Number0006339892
Instrument DateMay 31, 2017
Instrument6339892
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$31.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipAssociation
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster County
MunicipalityLancaster City
Unified School DistrictLancaster School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimJan 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.

Wildfire

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LANCASTER
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2024
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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