Lancaster County property record for 849 4th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,062 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,815 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 338-85826-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 338-85826-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,062 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,555 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 501 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 561 sqft |
| Basement Area | 477 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 849 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-5022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | 849 FOURTH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| 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.
849 4th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 E ROSEVILLE RD, LANCASTER, PA 17601-3853 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166304272 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 849 4th St was $2,815 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 | $70,400 Land $17,500 Building $52,900 | $70,400 Land $17,500 Building $52,900 | |
| 2025 | $2,815.00 (+1.08%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,785.00 | $70,400 Land $17,500 Building $52,900 | |
| 2018 | $70,400 Land $17,500 Building $52,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 849 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 | 3 (1978–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
The area around 849 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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