836 3rd St, Lancaster, PA 17603 Property Records

Lancaster County property record for 836 3rd St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1929
Lot Size0.04 acres (1,742 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$3,735 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Mortgage
May 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN338-88316-0-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN338-88316-0-0000
Alternative APN
  • 33813J7B 6 1

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,240 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,004 sqft
1st Floor Area620 sqft
Upper Floors Area620 sqft
Basement Area620 sqft
Game RoomGame Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1929
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1929
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.04 acres)
PorchSlab
Porch Area144 sqft
Patio Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address836 3RD ST
CityLANCASTER
StatePA
Zip17603-5021
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal Description836 THIRD ST
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Township / Civil DivisionLANCASTER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract1100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lancaster City Historic District
listed 2001 · 13,488 contributing resources · NRIS 01000956

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Lancaster County records, as of June 1, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1141 ESBENSHADE DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4444
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 15, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SOFI BANK NA
May 22, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JONESTOWN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
May 22, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JONESTOWN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 22, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202620524
Prior Transfer DateMay 25, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0005627118
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Property Address836 3RD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5021
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2026
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT LP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address836 3RD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5021
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0006712444
DateNov 15, 2022
Instrument6712444
Lender
NameSOFI BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2052

May 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateMay 22, 2026
Property Address836 3RD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5021
Document Number0000020524
Instrument DateMay 21, 2026
Instrument202620524
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2026
Title CompanyREA ABSTRACT, REGAL ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$232,300.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1141 ESBENSHADE DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4444

Mortgage

Document Number0000020525,
DateMay 22, 2026
Instrument202620525
Lender
NameJONESTOWN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.37%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

May 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionLANCASTER PA
Recording DateMay 22, 2026
Property Address836 3RD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603-5021
Document Number20260020524
Instrument DateMay 21, 2026
Instrument202620524
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2026
Title CompanyREGAL ABSTRACT LP, REGAL ABSTRACT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$232,300.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1141 ESBENSHADE DR, LANCASTER, PA 17601-4444

Mortgage

Document Number0000020525,
DateMay 22, 2026
Instrument202620525
Lender
NameJONESTOWN BANK AND TRUST COMPANY
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyLancaster County
MunicipalityLancaster City
Unified School DistrictLancaster School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$93,400 (-) Land $20,400 Building $73,000$93,400 (-) Land $20,400 Building $73,000
2025$3,735.00 (+1.08%) Homeowner's exemption$93,400 (-) Land $20,400 Building $73,000$93,400 (-) Land $20,400 Building $73,000
2024$3,695.00$93,400 Land $20,400 Building $73,000
2018$93,400 Land $20,400 Building $73,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1978–1986)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1986 · 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF LANCASTER
serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead7 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2024
Haloacetic acids
resolved · Oct 2016
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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