Lancaster County property record for 985 Fairview Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,007 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $79,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $11,394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 260-35732-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 260-35732-0-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,007 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,091 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,101 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,906 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,068 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 490 sqft |
| Patio Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 985 FAIRVIEW AVE |
|---|---|
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17522-1362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RLD |
| Legal Subdivision | SYCAMORE ACRES SECTION II |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 12301 |
985 Fairview Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 145 LINDA TER, EPHRATA, PA 17522-2828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20035188302 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Fairview Ave was $11,394 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 | $464,500 Land $61,500 Building $403,000 | $464,500 Land $61,500 Building $403,000 | |
| 2025 | $11,394.00 (+2.29%) | ||
| 2024 | $11,139.00 | $464,500 Land $61,500 Building $403,000 | |
| 2018 | $464,500 Land $61,500 Building $403,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Fairview 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 985 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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