Lancaster County property record for 531 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,638 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.85 acres (37,026 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,375 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-57435-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 270-57435-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,638 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,169 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,630 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 622 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,026 sqft (0.85 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 237 sqft |
| Patio Area | 108 sqft |
| Heating System | Baseboard |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 531 RIDGE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-9227 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RLD |
| Legal Description | 531 RIDGE AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | HARRY N SNYDER |
| Legal Lot Number | 1C |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 12404 |
531 Ridge Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 562 E JACKSON ST, NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557-1402 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006126950 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 531 Ridge Ave was $5,375 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Ephrata Township |
| Unified School District | Ephrata Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $227,300 Land $70,000 Building $157,300 | $227,300 Land $70,000 Building $157,300 | |
| 2025 | $5,375.00 (+2.81%) | ||
| 2024 | $5,228.00 | $227,300 Land $70,000 Building $157,300 | |
| 2018 | $227,300 Land $70,000 Building $157,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 531 Ridge Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1989–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · river or lake flooding |
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 531 Ridge 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Upward Broadband, Xfinity.
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