Lancaster County property record for 540 3rd St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Storage Yard, Open Storage (Light Equipment, Material) |
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| Details | 1,000 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,244 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-49170-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-49170-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
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| Building Area | 1,000 sqft Gross Area |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 714 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 540 3RD ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5174 |
| Property Category | Industrial |
| Property Type | Industrial > Storage Yard, Open Storage (Light Equipment, Material) |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 540 THIRD ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 1000 |
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.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of August 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 361 PETERSBURG RD, LITITZ, PA 17543-9367 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 3RD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5174 |
| Document Number | 0006533538 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6533538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | RED ROSE ABSTRACT COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 361 PETERSBURG RD LITITZ PA 175439367, LITITZ, PA 17543-9367 |
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 | $3,244.00 (+3.35%) | $78,500 (-) Land $48,700 Building $29,800 | $78,500 (-) Land $48,700 Building $29,800 |
| 2025 | $3,139.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,106.00 | $78,500 Land $48,700 Building $29,800 | |
| 2018 | $78,500 Land $48,700 Building $29,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| 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.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 2,030 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.
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