Lancaster County property record for 551 Snapper Dr, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Farm - Dairy |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 5,104 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 38.6 acres (1,684,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,685 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 210-00522-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 210-00522-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,104 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,684,901 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Deck Area | 144 sqft |
| Patio Area | 72 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 551 SNAPPER DR |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-8537 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Dairy |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST EARL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 13002 |
551 Snapper Dr, an agricultural property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in July 2017.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 SNAPPER DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8537 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006343419 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 551 SNAPPER DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 SNAPPER DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8537 |
| Document Number | 0006719221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6719221 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 551 SNAPPER DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8537 |
| Document Number | 0006343419 |
| Map Reference | DOC2013-0109-J |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6343419 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 551 SNAPPER DR, EPHRATA, PA 17522-8537 |
| Document Number | 0006343420 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6343420 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006343421 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6343421 |
| Name | AARON M HOOVER |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 174A KURTZ RD, NEW HOLLAND, PA 17557 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Snapper Dr was $19,685, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | West Earl Township |
| Unified School District | Conestoga Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $967,900 Land $643,500 Building $324,400 | $967,900 Land $643,500 Building $324,400 | |
| 2025 | $19,685.00 (+2.19%) | ||
| 2024 | $19,264.00 | $967,900 Land $643,500 Building $324,400 | |
| 2018 | $967,900 Land $643,500 Building $324,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Snapper Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 551 Snapper Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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