Lancaster County property record for 974 Rettew Mill Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,619 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 270-63273-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 270-63273-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,330 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,310 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 115 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Patio Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 974 RETTEW MILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-2901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A |
| Legal Description | 974 RETTEW MILL RD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4A |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 12403 |
974 Rettew Mill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1998.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 RETTEW MILL RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2901 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 1998998072586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5926 / 129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 974 RETTEW MILL RD, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0006414535 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6414535 |
| Name | THE EPHRATA NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EPHRATA, PA 17522 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 974 Rettew Mill Rd was $4,619, up 2.8% from the year before.
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 | $195,300 Land $72,600 Building $122,700 | $195,300 Land $72,600 Building $122,700 | |
| 2025 | $4,619.00 (+2.83%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,492.00 | $195,300 Land $72,600 Building $122,700 | |
| 2018 | $195,300 Land $72,600 Building $122,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 974 Rettew Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 974 Rettew Mill Rd 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 446 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Windstream DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| Upward Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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