Lancaster County property record for 131 S 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,438 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $142,500 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,984 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-36652-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-36652-0-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,438 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,288 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,018 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Deck Area | 35 sqft |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 131 S 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-1441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | HDR |
| Legal Description | 131 S THIRD ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Columbia Historic District listed 1983 · 842 contributing resources · NRIS 83002249 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | RR 2 BOX 118, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20156194832 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Columbia Borough |
| Unified School District | Columbia Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $126,600 (-) Land $23,700 Building $102,900 | $126,600 (-) Land $23,700 Building $102,900 | |
| 2025 | $4,984.00 (+5.35%) | ||
| 2024 | $4,731.00 | $126,600 Land $23,700 Building $102,900 | |
| 2018 | $126,600 Land $23,700 Building $102,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1978–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | COLUMBIA WATER CO private · serves 25,200 people · EPA ID PA7360123 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jan 2019 |
| 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 363 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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