Lancaster County property record for 653 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $134,900 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-07095-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-07095-0-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,274 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 602 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 446 sqft |
| Patio Area | 230 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 653 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Description | 653 E MAIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | PREPARED GARY L MELLINGER SR & |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 653 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20125998935 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 653 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006538371 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6538371 |
| Name | MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $135,200 (-) Land $50,700 Building $84,500 | $135,200 (-) Land $50,700 Building $84,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,316.00 (+2.28%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,242.00 | $135,200 Land $50,700 Building $84,500 | |
| 2018 | $135,200 Land $50,700 Building $84,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.3% 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 486 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Upward Broadband.
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