Columbia County property record for 253 Martz St, Berwick, PA 18603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,356 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,922 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $141,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,730 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04A,01-014-00,000 |
| Primary APN | 04A,01-014-00,000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1918 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Lot Area | 4,922 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Street Address | 253 MARTZ ST |
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| City | BERWICK |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18603-1326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW TERRACE |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERWICK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 50600 |
253 Martz St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Columbia County records, as of April 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 MARTZ ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-1326 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 22, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023364 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000013224 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 253 MARTZ ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-1326 |
| Document Number | 0000000364 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1042 E 10TH ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-3424 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 253 MARTZ ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-1326 |
| Document Number | 0000000365 |
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| Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300365 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 MARTZ ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-1326 |
| Document Number | 0000008825 |
| Map Reference | MB Z PG 681 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202208825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $835.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1042 E 10TH ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-3424 |
| Document Number | 0000008826 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202208826 |
| Name | FIRST KEYSTONE COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Property Address | 253 MARTZ ST, BERWICK, PA 18603-1326 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN INDEPENDENT ABSTRAC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003509 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202103509 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Martz St was $1,730.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Berwick Borough |
| Unified School District | Berwick Area School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,730.00 | $18,583 | |
| 2024 | $1,647.00 (+7.3%) | $18,583 (-) Land $5,294 Building $13,289 | |
| 2023 | $1,535.00 | $18,583 Land $5,294 Building $13,289 | |
| 1992 | $37,165 Land $10,587 Building $26,578 | ||
| 1974 | $37,165 Land $10,587 Building $26,578 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 253 Martz St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
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 253 Martz St 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 | 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 | 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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 282 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 |
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