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638 1st St, Lancaster, PA 17603 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 638 1st St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$194,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$2,391 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN338-03793-0-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN338-03793-0-0000
Alternative APN
  • 33813J4D 14 5

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,230 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,900 sqft
1st Floor Area550 sqft
Upper Floors Area576 sqft
Basement Area550 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area120 sqft
Patio Area144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address638 1ST ST
CityLANCASTER
StatePA
Zip17603-3622
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Description638 FIRST ST
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionLANCASTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract1100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lancaster City Historic District
listed 2001 · 13,488 contributing resources · NRIS 01000956

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

638 1st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address638 1ST ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3622
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 18, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20216608471
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateJun 8, 2021
Property Address638 1ST ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3622
Document Number0006608471
Instrument DateJun 4, 2021
Instrument6608471
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 25, 2021
Title CompanyHOMESALE SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,940.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address638 1ST ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3622

Mortgage

Document Number0006608472
DateJun 8, 2021
Instrument6608472
Lender
NameLOANDEPOT.COM LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 638 1st St was $2,391 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.1% from the year before.

Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster County
MunicipalityLancaster City
Unified School DistrictLancaster School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$59,800 Land $20,400 Building $39,400$59,800 Land $20,400 Building $39,400
2025$2,391.00 (+1.06%)
2024$2,366.00$59,800 Land $20,400 Building $39,400
2018$59,800 Land $20,400 Building $39,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 638 1st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 638 1st St 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LANCASTER
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2024
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,030 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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