Lancaster County property record for 729 Bay St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,139 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,051 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2024 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-51839-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-51839-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,139 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,743 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 580 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 559 sqft |
| Basement Area | 592 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 729 BAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 729 BAY ST |
| Legal Subdivision | RUBY STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| 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.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 729 BAY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 27, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRINCETON MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage JOHN A PORTER |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 3, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20246797135 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005801181 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 729 BAY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5127 |
| Document Number | 20246797135 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20246797135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT LANCASTER |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 729 BAY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5127 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 20246797136 |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20246797136 |
| Name | PRINCETON MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 729 BAY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5127 |
| Document Number | 0006730318 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6730318 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT ASSC OF LANCASTER I |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 921 ROHRERSTOWN RD, LANCASTER, PA 17601-1938 |
| Document Number | 0006730319 |
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| Date | Apr 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6730319 |
| Name | JOHN A PORTER |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 200 S WEST END AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $76,300 (+38.73%) Land $20,400 Building $55,900 | $76,300 (+38.73%) Land $20,400 Building $55,900 | |
| 2025 | $3,051.00 (+40.21%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,176.00 | $55,000 Land $20,400 Building $34,600 | |
| 2018 | $55,000 Land $20,400 Building $34,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 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 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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