Lancaster County property record for 785 Harper Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,730 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,986 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 300-85693-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 300-85693-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,730 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,430 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,130 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Patio Area | 69 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 785 HARPER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17601-1259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | 785 HARPER AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | HULLHEARTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST HEMPFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 11504 |
785 Harper Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 785 HARPER AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17601-1259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20216610295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 785 HARPER AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17601-1259 |
| Document Number | 0006610295 |
| Map Reference | RK 1 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6610295 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 785 HARPER AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17601-1259 |
| Document Number | 0006610296 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6610296 |
| Name | NORTHWEST BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 785 Harper Ave was $2,986 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.8% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | West Hempfield Township |
| Unified School District | Hempfield School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,900 Land $44,600 Building $84,300 | $128,900 Land $44,600 Building $84,300 | |
| 2025 | $2,986.00 (+2.75%) Homeowner's exemption | ||
| 2024 | $2,906.00 | $128,900 Land $44,600 Building $84,300 | |
| 2018 | $128,900 Land $44,600 Building $84,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 785 Harper Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 3 in force |
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.
Wildfire risk around 785 Harper Ave 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 | EAST HEMPFIELD WATER AUTH serves 20,988 people · EPA ID PA7360063 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF LANCASTER |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 8 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 252 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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