638 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 638 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$365,000 (Dec 2024)
Tax Bill$4,710 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN332-60041-0-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN332-60041-0-0000
Alternative APN
  • 33212K14D12 19

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,882 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,784 sqft
1st Floor Area686 sqft
Upper Floors Area1,196 sqft
Basement Area750 sqft
Game RoomGame Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1902
Architectural StyleRow Home
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area98 sqft
Patio Area72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address638 E CHESTNUT ST
CityLANCASTER
StatePA
Zip17602-3124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal Description638 E CHESTNUT ST
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionLANCASTER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract700

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

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried Woman

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 13, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jun 28, 2022Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Nov 5, 2019Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 4, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage
PATRICK T II MORAN
Nov 14, 2018Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
LANCASTER REALTY CAPITAL LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 4, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 4, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20246810561
Prior Transfer DateJan 12, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0006247146
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Property Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124

Mortgage

Document Number20250045464
DateNov 13, 2025
Instrument20250045464
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2055

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateJun 28, 2022
Property Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124
Document Number0006689201
Instrument DateMay 27, 2022
Instrument6689201
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2022
Title CompanySIGNATURE ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,520.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124

Mortgage

Document Number0006689202
DateJun 28, 2022
Instrument6689202
Lender
NameFIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.12%
Type Change DateJul 1, 2029
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change9.12%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate9.12%

November 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateNov 5, 2019
Property Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124
Document Number0006489060
Instrument DateNov 4, 2019
Instrument6489060
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2022
Title CompanyREGAL ABSTRACT LANCASTER

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,500.00
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 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124

Mortgage

Document Number0006489061
DateNov 5, 2019
Instrument6489061
Lender
NameFIDELIS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2049

December 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateDec 4, 2018
Property Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124
Document Number0006431983
Instrument DateNov 30, 2018
Instrument6431983
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 13, 2018
Title CompanyPRIME TRANSFER INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,100.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1967 PARK PLZ LANCASTER PA 176013816, LANCASTER, PA 17601-3816

Mortgage

Document Number6431984
DateDec 4, 2018
Instrument6431984
Lender
NamePATRICK T II MORAN
Agreement
TypeConstruction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term24 Months
DueDec 3, 2020

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateNov 14, 2018
Property Address638 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3124
Document Number0006428568
Instrument DateNov 9, 2018
Instrument6428568
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 21, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$670.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1035 PRINCETON DR, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036-9362

Mortgage

Document Number0006428569
DateNov 14, 2018
Instrument6428569
Lender
NameLANCASTER REALTY CAPITAL LP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$117,800 (-) Land $20,700 Building $97,100$117,800 (-) Land $20,700 Building $97,100
2025$4,710.00 (+1.05%)
2024$4,661.00$117,800 Land $20,700 Building $97,100
2018$117,800 Land $20,700 Building $97,100

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

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 1,222 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Glo Fiber.

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