Lancaster County property record for 856 E Madison St, Lancaster, PA 17602
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,474 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,054 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336-68674-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 336-68674-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,474 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,022 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 630 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 541 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 304 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 237 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 199 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Greenhouse | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
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| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 856 E MADISON ST |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17602-2424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 856 E MADISON ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 200 |
Source: Lancaster County records · APN 336-68674-0-0000
Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1015 AYRES CT, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2453 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 14, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Oct 01, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LANCO FEDERAL CU |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES, ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES/LANCASTER |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 16, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20246787536 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006481814 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Property Address | 856 E MADISON ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2424 |
| Document Number | 0006787536 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 6787536 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1015 AYNE COURT, LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Document Number | 0006787537 |
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| Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 6787537 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 856 E MADISON ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2021 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT ASSC OF LANCASTER I |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006482357 |
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| Date | Oct 01, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6482357 |
| Name | LANCO FEDERAL CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17601 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 14, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Property Address | 856 E MADISON ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-2424 |
| Document Number | 0006481814 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6481814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES, ABSTRACT ASSOCIATES/LANCASTER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 221 E MIFFLIN ST LANCASTER PA 176023529, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3529 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Lancaster County records · Assessment roll updated May 27, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Lancaster City |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $101,400 (-) Land $23,300 Building $78,100 | $101,400 (-) Land $23,300 Building $78,100 | |
| 2025 | $4,054.00 (+1.05%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,012.00 | $101,400 Land $23,300 Building $78,100 | |
| 2018 | $101,400 Land $23,300 Building $78,100 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of June 10, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Shenandoah Telecommunications Company.
Based on FCC filings for 1,222 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 120,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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