255265 Main St, Benton, PA 17814 Property Records

Columbia County property record for 255265 Main St, Benton, PA 17814

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Lot Size0.25 acres (10,890 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$168,000 (Feb 2016)
Tax Bill$1,933 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN02,01-071-00,000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02,01-071-00,000

Exterior

Lot Area10,890 sqft (0.25 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address255265 MAIN ST
CityBENTON
StatePA
Zip17814
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA PA
Township / Civil DivisionBENTON
Census Block Group4
Census Block4048
Census Tract50100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 223, BENTON, PA 17814-0223
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20161474
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionCOLUMBIA PA
Property Address255265 MAIN ST, BENTON, PA 17814
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000003679
DateApr 19, 2021
Instrument202103679
Lender
NameSERVICE 1ST FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDANVILLE, PA 17821
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueMar 15, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyColumbia County
MunicipalityBenton Borough
Unified School DistrictBenton Area School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,933.00 (+7.87%)$16,500 (-)
2024$1,792.00 (+7.37%)$16,500 (-) Land $5,445 Building $11,055
2023$1,669.00$16,500 Land $5,445 Building $11,055
1992$33,000 (-) Land $10,890 Building $22,110
1974$33,000 Land $10,890 Building $22,110

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 30, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 31 policies
Nearby Flood Policies31 in force
Nearby Flood Claims103 (1996–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 103
Most Recent ClaimAug 2024 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms And Flooding, Aug 2018 · 31 claims
  • Tropical Storm Lee, Sep 2011 · 44 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides, Jun 2006 · 18 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within 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 SystemBENTON MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH
serves 1,333 people · EPA ID PA4190014
Water SourceGroundwater influenced by surface water
Last State InspectionSep 2023

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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