Lancaster County property record for 1141 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,896 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,075 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,613 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 340-87615-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 340-87615-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,896 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,848 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,304 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 664 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 40,075 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 352 sqft |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1141 COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-2539 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | 1141 COLUMBIA AVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | LANCASTER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 13503 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Lancaster Watch Company listed 1982 · 5 contributing resources · NRIS 82003793 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
1141 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2000.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1141 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-2539 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021281 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1141 Columbia Ave was $7,613 with a homeowner's exemption, 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 | $260,200 Land $108,000 Building $152,200 | $260,200 Land $108,000 Building $152,200 | |
| 2025 | $7,613.00 (+1.45%) | ||
| 2024 | $7,504.00 | $260,200 Land $108,000 Building $152,200 | |
| 2018 | $260,200 Land $108,000 Building $152,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1141 Columbia Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 60 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 60 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 60 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1141 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 354 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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