1608 2nd Ave, Berwick, PA 18603 Property Records

Columbia County property record for 1608 2nd Ave, Berwick, PA 18603

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,096 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,187 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$78,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$1,309 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`04D,06-007-00,000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`04D,06-007-00,000`
Alternative APN	`04 D060070 000`

Interior

Building Area	1,096 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Lot Area	7,187 sqft (0.165 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1608 2ND AVE
City	BERWICK
State	PA
Zip	18603-1512
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Jurisdiction	COLUMBIA PA
Township / Civil Division	BERWICK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	50700

Owner

1608 2nd Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2021.

Source: Columbia County records, as of April 16, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	23650 HOPEWELL MANOR TER, ASHBURN, VA 20148-8115
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 18, 2000
Deed Document Number	20215811
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	COLUMBIA PA
Recording Date	Jun 15, 2021
Property Address	1608 2ND AVE, BERWICK, PA 18603-1512
Document Number	0000005811
Instrument Date	Jun 11, 2021
Instrument	202105811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$780.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1025 E 6TH ST, 1025, BERWICK, PA 18603-3427

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	23000 FONTWELL SQ, STERLING, VA 20166-4348

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005812
Date	Jun 15, 2021
Instrument	202105812

Lender

Name	FIRST COLUMBIA BANK & TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1608 2nd Ave was $1,309.

Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Pennsylvania
County	Columbia County
Municipality	Berwick Borough
Unified School District	Berwick Area School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,309.00	$14,058
2024	$1,246.00 (+7.32%)	$14,058 (-) Land $2,880 Building $11,178
2023	$1,161.00	$14,058 Land $2,880 Building $11,178
1992			$28,115 Land $5,760 Building $22,355
1974			$28,115 Land $5,760 Building $22,355

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1608 2nd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1979.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 30, 2024 · 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	21 (1979–2025)
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Storms And Flooding, Aug 2018 · 4 claims Tropical Storm Lee, Sep 2011 · 4 claims Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 1608 2nd Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	PA AMERICAN WATER BERWICK private · serves 15,282 people · EPA ID PA4190013
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Dec 2023
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 494 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Fiber	2,000 / 2,000
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20