Lancaster County property record for 920 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,661 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,918 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 339-07006-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 339-07006-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,661 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 995 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,666 sqft |
| Basement Area | 932 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 267 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 920 BUCHANAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-3101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | 920 BUCHANAN AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 500 |
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.
920 Buchanan Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 BUCHANAN AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146131312 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005069254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 920 BUCHANAN AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 920 BUCHANAN AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-3101 |
| Document Number | 0006608625 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6608625 |
| Name | ORRSTOWN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHIPPENSBURG, PA 17257 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 920 Buchanan Ave was $7,918 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 | $198,000 Land $41,500 Building $156,500 | $198,000 Land $41,500 Building $156,500 | |
| 2025 | $7,918.00 (+1.07%) | ||
| 2024 | $7,834.00 | $198,000 Land $41,500 Building $156,500 | |
| 2018 | $198,000 Land $41,500 Building $156,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 920 Buchanan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 920 Buchanan 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 | 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 340 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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