Lancaster County property record for 839 Chestnut St, Gap, PA 17527
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,368 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,441 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 560-22617-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 560-22617-0-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,368 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,469 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,002 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 182 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 48 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 839 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GAP |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17527-9507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 839 CHESTNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SALISBURY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 14202 |
839 Chestnut St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 835 CHESTNUT ST, GAP, PA 17527-9507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20156219134 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006683031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 839 CHESTNUT ST, GAP, PA 17527-9507 |
| Document Number | 0006683031 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6683031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | LEBANON TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 835 CHESTNUT ST, 835, GAP, PA 17527-9507 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 835 CHESTNUT ST, GAP, PA 17527-9507 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 839 Chestnut St was $4,441 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.5% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Salisbury Township |
| Unified School District | Pequea Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $225,500 Land $96,600 Building $128,900 | $225,500 Land $96,600 Building $128,900 | |
| 2025 | $4,441.00 (+2.54%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,331.00 | $225,500 Land $96,600 Building $128,900 | |
| 2018 | $225,500 Land $96,600 Building $128,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 839 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · rainfall accumulation |
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 839 Chestnut St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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