Columbia County property record for 240 3rd St, Benton, PA 17814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,496 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.196 acres (8,538 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,816 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 02,01-024-00,000 |
| Primary APN | 02,01-024-00,000 |
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| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1880 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 8,538 sqft (0.196 acres) |
| Street Address | 240 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17814-7519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4014 |
| Census Tract | 50100 |
Source: Columbia County records, as of August 3, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 3RD ST, BENTON, PA 17814-7519 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20259363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 240 3RD ST, BENTON, PA 17814-7519 |
| Document Number | 0000005929 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership, 266 |
| Address | 61A SWAN RD, MILLVILLE, PA 17846-8605 |
| Document Number | 0000005929, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20265929 |
| Name | FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.52% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Property Address | 240 3RD ST, BENTON, PA 17814-7519 |
| Document Number | 0000009363 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN INDPNT ABSTRACT COMPANY, AMERICAN INDEPENDENT ABSTRAC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 3RD ST, BENTON, PA 17814-7519 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 61 SWAN RD # A, A, MILLVILLE, PA 17846-8605 |
| Document Number | 0000009364 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202509364 |
| Name | FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 240 3RD ST, BENTON, PA 17814-7519 |
| Document Number | 0000004382 |
| Instrument Date | May 14, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202404382 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Tax Sale |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 726 MENDENHALL HILL RD, BENTON, PA 17814-8216 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 642 PARK AVE APT 2A, 2A, BROOKLYN, NY 11206-7515 |
| Document Number | 0000004383 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202404383 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2054 |
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 | $1,816.00 (+4.49%) | $15,505 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,738.00 (+3.21%) | $15,505 (-) | |
| 2024 | $1,684.00 (+7.4%) | $15,505 (-) Land $2,500 Building $13,005 | |
| 2023 | $1,568.00 | $15,505 Land $2,500 Building $13,005 | |
| 1992 | $31,010 (-) Land $5,000 Building $26,010 | ||
| 1974 | $31,010 Land $5,000 Building $26,010 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 30, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 263 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: SkyPacket.
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