Columbia County property record for 229 3rd St, Benton, PA 17814
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,280 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 18.9 acres (826,769 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,070 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03,03-015-00,000 |
| Primary APN | 03,03-015-00,000 |
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| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 826,769 sqft (18.9 acres) |
| Street Address | 229 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17814-7520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4026 |
| Census Tract | 50100 |
229 3rd St, a rural home, is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2021.
Source: Columbia County records, as of April 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 504, BENTON, PA 17814-0504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202110825 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000008119 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 3rd St was $3,070.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Benton Borough |
| Unified School District | Benton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,070.00 | $30,777 | |
| 2024 | $2,769.00 (+7.7%) | $30,777 (-) Land $17,456 Building $13,321 | |
| 2023 | $2,571.00 | $30,777 Land $17,456 Building $13,321 | |
| 1992 | $61,553 Land $34,911 Building $26,642 | ||
| 1974 | $61,553 Land $34,911 Building $26,642 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 229 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 103 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 103 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · 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 229 3rd St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 91% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BENTON MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH serves 1,333 people · EPA ID PA4190014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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