Lancaster County property record for 79 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 986 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,931 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-48495-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-48495-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 986 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,598 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 493 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 493 sqft |
| Basement Area | 493 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 96 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 79 HERSHEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PARADISE |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17562-9671 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 79 HERSHEY AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
79 Hershey Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2003.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 FARMINGTON WAY, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552-9053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 11, 2003 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005204526 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Hershey Ave was $3,931 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 | $98,300 Land $42,700 Building $55,600 | $98,300 Land $42,700 Building $55,600 | |
| 2025 | $3,931.00 (+1.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,889.00 | $98,300 Land $42,700 Building $55,600 | |
| 2018 | $98,300 Land $42,700 Building $55,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Hershey Ave 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.
The area around 79 Hershey Ave 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 |
|---|
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 703 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 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, T-Mobile.
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