Lancaster County property record for 638 State St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $11,349 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 339-50009-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 339-50009-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,456 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,256 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 408 sqft |
| Patio Area | 316 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 638 STATE ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-2641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 638 STATE ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 13503 |
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.
638 State St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 638 STATE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-2641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216595514 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 638 STATE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-2641 |
| Document Number | 0006595514 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6595514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 638 STATE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-2641 |
| Document Number | 0006595515 |
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| Date | Apr 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6595515 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 State St was $11,349 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $283,800 Land $59,800 Building $224,000 | $283,800 Land $59,800 Building $224,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,349.00 (+1.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $11,229.00 | $283,800 Land $59,800 Building $224,000 | |
| 2018 | $283,800 Land $59,800 Building $224,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 638 State St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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 638 State St 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 437 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.
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