Lancaster County property record for 719 5th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 896 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $72,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,819 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-47720-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-47720-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,442 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 448 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 448 sqft |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 719 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 719 FIFTH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
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.
719 5th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5455 RICHIE CT, PIPERSVILLE, PA 18947-1194 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166306484 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 719 5th St was $2,819 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 | $70,500 Land $17,500 Building $53,000 | $70,500 Land $17,500 Building $53,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,819.00 (+1.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,789.00 | $70,500 Land $17,500 Building $53,000 | |
| 2018 | $70,500 Land $17,500 Building $53,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 719 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 Claims | 2 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 719 5th St 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 2,030 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 |
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