Lancaster County property record for 524 Bruce Ave, Mount Joy, PA 17552
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,182 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,233 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 450-51277-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 450-51277-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,182 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,373 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,316 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 658 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 658 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 416 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 117 sqft |
| Patio Area | 35 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 524 BRUCE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MOUNT JOY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17552-1114 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Legal Description | 524 BRUCE AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | MOUNT JOY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10902 |
524 Bruce Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 524 BRUCE AVE, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552-1114 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20196457830 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006172083 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 524 BRUCE AVE, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552-1114 |
| Document Number | 0006457830 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6457830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 524 BRUCE AVE, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552-1114 |
| Document Number | 0006457831 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6457831 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2034 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Bruce Ave was $5,233 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.8% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Mount Joy Borough |
| Unified School District | Donegal School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $192,200 Land $54,400 Building $137,800 | $192,200 Land $54,400 Building $137,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,233.00 (+1.77%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,142.00 | $192,200 Land $54,400 Building $137,800 | |
| 2018 | $192,200 Land $54,400 Building $137,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 524 Bruce Ave 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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 524 Bruce Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | MT JOY BORO AUTH serves 15,261 people · EPA ID PA7360091 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Upward Broadband.
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