Lancaster County property record for 84 E Franklin St, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Quadplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,084 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $337,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,724 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-16957-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-16957-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 20 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,084 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,475 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 494 sqft |
| Deck Area | 208 sqft |
| Patio Area | 308 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 84 E FRANKLIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex |
| Local Zoning Code | CB |
| Legal Description | 84 E FRANKLIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 19A |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 12200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ephrata Commercial Historic District listed 2006 · 36 contributing resources · NRIS 06001005 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
84 E Franklin St, a quadplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 580 MILLPORT RD, LITITZ, PA 17543-7402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20246794770 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005552539 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 84 E FRANKLIN ST, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2445 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 580 MILLPORT RD, LITITZ, PA 17543-7402 |
| Document Number | 20260011441 |
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| Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260011441 |
| Name | BANK OF BIRD IN HAND |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PARADISE, PA 17562 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 84 E Franklin St was $4,724, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Ephrata Borough |
| Unified School District | Ephrata Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $192,600 (-) Land $39,100 Building $153,500 | $192,600 (-) Land $39,100 Building $153,500 | |
| 2025 | $4,724.00 (+2.3%) Homeowner's exemption | $192,600 (-) Land $39,100 Building $153,500 | $192,600 Land $39,100 Building $153,500 |
| 2024 | $4,618.00 | $192,600 Land $39,100 Building $153,500 | |
| 2018 | $192,600 Land $39,100 Building $153,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 84 E Franklin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1987.
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 (1987) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1987 · 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.
The area around 84 E Franklin 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 | EPHRATA AREA JOINT AUTHORITY serves 24,500 people · EPA ID PA7360045 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 813 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Windstream Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile.
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