Lancaster County property record for 711 E Main St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,417 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,220 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-95992-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-95992-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 6,417 sqft Gross Area |
| Overhead Door | Overhead Door |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 711 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LITITZ |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17543-8501 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Department Store (Apparel, Household Goods, Furniture) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC |
| Legal Description | 711 E MAIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2828 BEST RD, MORGANTOWN, PA 19543-9404 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF BIRD IN HAND |
| Sep 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF BIRD IN HAND |
| Oct 31, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer PROV |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20176364573 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 711 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2828 BEST RD, MORGANTOWN, PA 19543-9404 |
| Document Number | 0006589598 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6589598 |
| Name | BANK OF BIRD IN HAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRD IN HAND, PA 17505 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 711 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4056 E NEWPORT RD, KINZERS, PA 17535-9771 |
| Document Number | 0006543080 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6543080 |
| Name | BANK OF BIRD IN HAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BIRD IN HAND, PA 17505 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 711 E MAIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2533 |
| Document Number | 0006364573 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6364573 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 4056 E NEWPORT RD KINZERS PA 175359771, KINZERS, PA 17535-9771 |
| Document Number | 6364574 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6364574 |
| Name | PROV |
|---|---|
| Address | 966 DAWN AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1340 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $335,100 (-) Land $107,600 Building $227,500 | $335,100 (-) Land $107,600 Building $227,500 | |
| 2025 | $8,220.00 (+2.29%) | ||
| 2024 | $8,036.00 | $335,100 Land $107,600 Building $227,500 | |
| 2018 | $335,100 Land $107,600 Building $227,500 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 94% 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 | 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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