Lancaster County property record for 553 Druid Hill Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 2.53 acres (110,642 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,267 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Mortgage Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300-31635-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 300-31635-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,021 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,215 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 110,642 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 870 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 465 sqft |
| Patio Area | 540 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 553 DRUID HILL DR |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17601-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RURAL |
| Legal Description | 553 DRUID HILL RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HEMPFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 11503 |
553 Druid Hill Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of June 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 MEADOW LN, SMOKETOWN, PA 17576-9703 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 27, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 11, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20253111 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006751247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 553 DRUID HILL DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601-1105 |
| Document Number | 0000022091 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622091 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 DRUID HILL DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601-1105 |
| Document Number | 0000022091, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622091 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate | 6.1% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 553 DRUID HILL DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601-1105 |
| Document Number | 0006751248 |
| Map Reference | DOC 2022-0425-J |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6751248 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 624 HOPE AVE, ORWIGSBURG, PA 17961-1524 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Druid Hill Dr was $6,267, 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 | West Hempfield Township |
| Unified School District | Hempfield School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $270,500 Land $88,700 Building $181,800 | $270,500 Land $88,700 Building $181,800 | |
| 2025 | $6,267.00 (+2.75%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,099.00 (-10.77%) | $270,500 (-14.78%) Land $88,700 Building $181,800 | |
| 2023 | $6,835.00 Homeowner's exemption | $317,400 Land $135,600 Building $181,800 | |
| 2018 | $270,500 Land $88,700 Building $181,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Druid Hill Dr 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 553 Druid Hill 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.3% 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 224 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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