Lancaster County property record for 252 N 3rd St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,728 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-81606-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-81606-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,682 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 852 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 155 sqft |
| Patio Area | 507 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 252 N 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-1136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | HDR |
| Legal Description | 252 N THIRD ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 11200 |
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 N 3RD ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006697014 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 252 N 3RD ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1136 |
| Document Number | 0006697014 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6697014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 N 3RD ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1136 |
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 | $94,700 (-) Land $23,200 Building $71,500 | $94,700 (-) Land $23,200 Building $71,500 | |
| 2025 | $3,728.00 (+5.34%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,539.00 | $94,700 Land $23,200 Building $71,500 | |
| 2018 | $94,700 Land $23,200 Building $71,500 |
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 39 (1978–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 39 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · other causes |
| 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 711 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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