Lancaster County property record for 859 Rettew Mill Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,448 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $6,740 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-54145-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 270-54145-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,448 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,440 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 624 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 856 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 345 sqft |
| Patio Area | 345 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 859 RETTEW MILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-1836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 859 RETTEW MILL RD |
| Legal Subdivision | ISAAC M HORST |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 12403 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 859 RETTEW MILL RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-1836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0005118072 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Ephrata Township |
| Unified School District | Ephrata Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $285,000 (-) Land $72,600 Building $212,400 | $285,000 (-) Land $72,600 Building $212,400 | |
| 2025 | $6,740.00 (+2.82%) | $285,000 (-) Land $72,600 Building $212,400 | $285,000 (-) Land $72,600 Building $212,400 |
| 2024 | $6,555.00 | $285,000 Land $72,600 Building $212,400 | |
| 2018 | $285,000 Land $72,600 Building $212,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Windstream Fiber · DSL | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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