Lancaster County property record for 856 Fairview Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,519 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $156,000 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,697 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-47115-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-47115-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,519 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,739 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,519 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,519 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 609 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 92 sqft |
| Patio Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 856 FAIRVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-1633 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RLD |
| Legal Description | 856 FAIRVIEW AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | EDEN GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 12301 |
856 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2016.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 FAIRVIEW AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1633 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 20166271292 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 Fairview Ave was $4,697 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $191,500 Land $58,200 Building $133,300 | $191,500 Land $58,200 Building $133,300 | |
| 2025 | $4,697.00 (+2.29%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,592.00 | $191,500 Land $58,200 Building $133,300 | |
| 2018 | $191,500 Land $58,200 Building $133,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 Fairview Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 11 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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 11 (1978–1987) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 856 Fairview Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: 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 292 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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