Lancaster County property record for 68 Wise Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,343 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $93,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $3,939 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-87751-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-87751-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,343 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,903 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 629 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 493 sqft |
| Basement Area | 493 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 221 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 272 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 | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 68 WISE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 68 WISE AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| 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.
68 Wise Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2008.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 68 WISE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20085743043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 68 Wise Ave was $3,939 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 | $98,500 Land $26,500 Building $72,000 | $98,500 Land $26,500 Building $72,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,939.00 (+1.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,897.00 | $98,500 Land $26,500 Building $72,000 | |
| 2018 | $98,500 Land $26,500 Building $72,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 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 68 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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