Lancaster County property record for 729 Emerald Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,210 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,182 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-40620-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-40620-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,210 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,820 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 610 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 610 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Porch | Open Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 729 EMERALD DR |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 729 EMERALD DR |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
729 Emerald Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 729 EMERALD DR, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166268563 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 729 Emerald Dr was $4,182 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 | $104,600 Land $27,600 Building $77,000 | $104,600 Land $27,600 Building $77,000 | |
| 2025 | $4,182.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,138.00 | $104,600 Land $27,600 Building $77,000 | |
| 2018 | $104,600 Land $27,600 Building $77,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 729 Emerald Dr 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.
Wildfire risk around 729 Emerald Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 1,063 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Glo Fiber.
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