Lancaster County property record for 81 James St, Leola, PA 17540
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,095 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,208 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 360-90056-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 360-90056-0-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,095 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,725 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,081 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 437 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 81 JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEOLA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17540-1400 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 81 JAMES ST |
| Legal Subdivision | UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | UPPER LEACOCK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 13102 |
81 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 JAMES ST, LEOLA, PA 17540-1400 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FULTON BANK NA |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 23, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20136122322 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0065440590 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 81 JAMES ST, LEOLA, PA 17540-1400 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 81 JAMES ST, LEOLA, PA 17540-1400 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0006734936 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6734936 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEOLA, PA 17540 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 81 JAMES ST, LEOLA, PA 17540-1400 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | WEST COAST ABSTRACT, EAST COAST ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006668529 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6668529 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 81 JAMES ST, LEOLA, PA 17540-1400 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006533935 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6533935 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 297 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 81 James St was $5,208 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Upper Leacock Township |
| Unified School District | Conestoga Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $255,700 (-) Land $78,900 Building $176,800 | $255,700 (-) Land $78,900 Building $176,800 | |
| 2025 | $5,208.00 (+1.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $255,700 (-) Land $78,900 Building $176,800 | $255,700 Land $78,900 Building $176,800 |
| 2024 | $5,109.00 | $255,700 Land $78,900 Building $176,800 | |
| 2018 | $255,700 Land $78,900 Building $176,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 81 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 81 James St 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 95% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP serves 7,734 people · EPA ID PA7360140 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF LANCASTER |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2022 Treatment failure resolved · Dec 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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