Adams County, PA

Adams County, PA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Adams County, Pennsylvania. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Adams County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Adams County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesAdams County Tax Serviceswww.adamscountypa.gov/departments/taxservices
  • Provides property assessment information, tax claim details, and links to tax mapping.
Deeds and recorded documentsAdams County Register & Recorder eSearchlandrecordspa.adamscountypa.gov/external/User/Login.aspx
  • Requires account registration and subscription for full access. Cannot search by property address or parcel number.
Property taxesAdams County Tax Services - Delinquent Tax Paymentwww.govpaynow.com/gps/user/cyg/plc/a0046i
  • Portal for paying delinquent real estate taxes.
GIS and parcel mapsAdams County Public Parcel Viewermapping.adamscountypa.gov/apps/Public_Parcel_Viewer/
  • Official interactive map for parcel boundaries and property information.
Permits and building recordsAdams County Office of Planning and Developmentwww.adamscountypa.gov/departments/officeofplanninganddevelopment
  • Permits and zoning are largely decentralized and handled at the township or borough level. County provides limited assistance.
Zoning and land useAdams County Zoning Assistancewww.adamscountypa.gov/departments/officeofplanninganddevelopment/zoning
  • County zoning assistance is limited to specific municipalities (Germany Twp, Menallen Twp, East Berlin Borough). Most zoning is managed locally.
County data

Adams County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$326,384

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$205,300

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,266

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.30%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Adams County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Gettysburg$370,325$230,2001.22%$4,384
Fairfield$350,485$225,3501.29%$4,503
New Oxford$310,940$183,6001.40%$4,257
Littlestown$327,368$205,9001.30%$4,378
Hanover$306,616$193,9001.53%$4,525
East Berlin$335,027$208,0501.21%$4,092
Biglerville$265,299$185,1001.45%$4,038
Orrtanna$292,347$199,1001.22%$3,539
York Springs$294,872$196,7001.27%$3,810
Aspers$301,334$195,1001.40%$4,163
FAQ

Adams County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I search Adams County property records by address?

Use the official Adams County Tax Services to search Adams County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Adams County by address or APN.

How do I find the owners of Adams County properties?

Use the official Adams County Tax Services for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Adams County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Adams County?

Use the official Adams County Tax Services for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Adams County?

Use the official Adams County Register & Recorder eSearch for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Adams County?

Use the official Adams County Public Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Adams County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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