Lancaster County property record for 741 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,998 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-12389-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-12389-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,856 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,832 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 656 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 208 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 741 E CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-3125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 741 E CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Lancaster County records · APN 336-12389-0-0000
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 741 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JOHN F MARKEL ETAL |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JOHN F & CHRISTINE J MARKEL |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage JOHN F & CHRISTINE MARKEL |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 02, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 06, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20095763966 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 741 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3125 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | REA ABSTRACT, REGAL ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006585891 |
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| Date | Mar 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6585891 |
| Name | JOHN F MARKEL ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 2420 JETTY LN, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 741 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3125 |
| Document Number | 0006531495 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION, REGAL ABSTRACT CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 741 E CHESTNUT ST LANCASTER PA 176023125, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3125 |
| Document Number | 0006531495 |
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| Date | Jul 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6531495 |
| Name | JOHN F & CHRISTINE J MARKEL |
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| Address | 2420 JETTY LN, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-9527 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Jul 06, 2022 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 741 E CHESTNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3125 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6345559 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2017 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT CORPORATION, REGAL ABSTRACT CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 741 E CHESTNUT ST LANCASTER PA 176023125, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3125 |
| Document Number | 0006345559 |
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| Date | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6345559 |
| Name | JOHN F & CHRISTINE MARKEL |
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| Address | 2420 JETTY LN, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-9527 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jul 23, 2018 |
Source: Lancaster County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,000 (-) Land $19,900 Building $80,100 | $100,000 (-) Land $19,900 Building $80,100 | |
| 2025 | $3,998.00 (+1.06%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,956.00 | $100,000 Land $19,900 Building $80,100 | |
| 2018 | $100,000 Land $19,900 Building $80,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Lancaster County (42071C), updated June 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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