Lancaster County property record for 820 4th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,181 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $82,000 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,843 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Line of Credit Aug 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-02960-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-02960-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,181 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,804 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 525 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 656 sqft |
| Basement Area | 501 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 166 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 820 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5023 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 820 FOURTH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
820 4th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 WARFEL RD, PEACH BOTTOM, PA 17563-9790 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF BIRD IN HAND |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer REGAL ABSTRACT LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20186414260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 820 4TH ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5023 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 WARFEL RD, PEACH BOTTOM, PA 17563-9790 |
| Document Number | 20260002989 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260002989 |
| Name | BANK OF BIRD IN HAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PARADISE, PA 17562 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 820 4TH ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5023 |
| Document Number | 0006414260 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6414260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $820.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 116 WARFEL RD PEACH BOTTOM PA 175639790, PEACH BOTTOM, PA 17563-9790 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 820 4th St was $2,843 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 | $71,100 Land $17,500 Building $53,600 | $71,100 Land $17,500 Building $53,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,843.00 (+1.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,813.00 | $71,100 Land $17,500 Building $53,600 | |
| 2018 | $71,100 Land $17,500 Building $53,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 820 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 Claims | 2 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 820 4th St 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 |
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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 1,090 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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