Lancaster County property record for 686 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,426 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,931 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-61401-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-61401-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,426 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,868 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 713 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 713 sqft |
| Basement Area | 142 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 532 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 686 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2536 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RMD |
| Legal Description | 686 E MAIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7032 BATES RD, ANNVILLE, PA 17003-9581 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 20246799281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $119,500 (-) Land $46,400 Building $73,100 | $119,500 (-) Land $46,400 Building $73,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,931.00 (+2.3%) | $119,500 (-) Land $46,400 Building $73,100 | $119,500 (-) Land $46,400 Building $73,100 |
| 2024 | $2,865.00 | $119,500 Land $46,400 Building $73,100 | |
| 2018 | $119,500 Land $46,400 Building $73,100 |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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 206 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 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Upward Broadband.
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