Lancaster County property record for 938 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Restaurant |
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| Details | 3,678 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 acres (26,572 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,762 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 340-30340-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 340-30340-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,678 sqft Gross Area |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 283 sqft |
| Fire Sprinklers | Fire Sprinklers |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 26,572 sqft (0.61 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 138 sqft |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 938 COLUMBIA AVE |
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| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-3143 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Restaurant |
| Local Zoning Code | C-2 |
| Legal Description | 938 COLUMBIA AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 13502 |
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.
938 Columbia Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 158 SPRINGDALE LN, MILLERSVILLE, PA 17551-9543 |
| 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 | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 938 Columbia Ave was $11,762, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | Lancaster Township |
| Unified School District | Lancaster School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $402,000 Land $183,100 Building $218,900 | $402,000 Land $183,100 Building $218,900 | |
| 2025 | $11,762.00 (+1.46%) | ||
| 2024 | $11,593.00 | $402,000 Land $183,100 Building $218,900 | |
| 2018 | $402,000 Land $183,100 Building $218,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 938 Columbia 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 938 Columbia 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 |
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| 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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