Lancaster County property record for 56 Wise Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $169,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,191 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-79912-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-79912-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,543 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 493 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 493 sqft |
| Basement Area | 493 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | 64 sqft |
| Patio Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 56 WISE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 56 WISE AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
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.
56 Wise Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 GREENFIELD RD, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3361 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 11, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 31, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202530872 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 24, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005169271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Wise Ave was $3,191, up 1.1% from the year before.
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 | $79,800 Land $19,700 Building $60,100 | $79,800 Land $19,700 Building $60,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,191.00 (+1.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,157.00 | $79,800 Land $19,700 Building $60,100 | |
| 2018 | $79,800 Land $19,700 Building $60,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 56 Wise Ave 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.
The area around 56 Wise Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 703 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: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.
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