Lancaster County property record for 56 Robert Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $4,180 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-14538-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-14538-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,959 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 760 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 392 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 357 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 56 ROBERT RD |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-1117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMD |
| Legal Description | 56 ROBERT RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2A |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 12301 |
56 Robert Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 ROBERT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Jan 26, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 14, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226660454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 56 ROBERT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1117 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 ROBERT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1117 |
| Document Number | 0006771955 |
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| Date | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 6771955 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 ROBERT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1117 |
| Document Number | 0006660454 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6660454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,550.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 56 ROBERT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1117 |
| Document Number | 0006660455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6660455 |
| Name | FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 56 ROBERT RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1117 |
| Document Number | 0006339410 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 ROBERT RD EPHRATA PA 175221117, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1117 |
| Document Number | 0006339410 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6339410 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jun 19, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Robert Rd was $4,180 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Ephrata Borough |
| Unified School District | Ephrata Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $170,400 Land $58,900 Building $111,500 | $170,400 Land $58,900 Building $111,500 | |
| 2025 | $4,180.00 (+2.3%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,086.00 | $170,400 Land $58,900 Building $111,500 | |
| 2018 | $170,400 Land $58,900 Building $111,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Robert Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 56 Robert Rd 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY serves 24,500 people · EPA ID PA7360045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 390 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Upward Broadband, Verizon.
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