Columbia County property record for 271 Kearkuff Rd, Benton, PA 17814
| Property Type | Seasonal / Vacation Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 720 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,515 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32,08-024-02,000 |
| Primary APN | 32,08-024-02,000 |
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| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1970 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Street Address | 271 KEARKUFF RD |
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| City | BENTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17814 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Seasonal / Vacation Home |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SUGARLOAF |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 50100 |
271 Kearkuff Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2026.
Source: Columbia County records, as of April 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 KEARKUFF RD, BENTON, PA 17814 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026202 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 271 KEARKUFF RD, BENTON, PA 17814 |
| Document Number | 0000000202 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202600202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2 WILLARD LN, OXFORD, PA 19363-1019 |
| Document Number | 0000000203 |
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| Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202600203 |
| Name | UNIVEST BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SOUDERTON, PA 18964 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 271 Kearkuff Rd was $1,515, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia County |
| County Subdivision | Sugarloaf Township |
| Unified School District | Benton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,515.00 (+8.6%) | $15,361 (-) | |
| 2025 | $1,395.00 (+3.41%) | $15,361 (-) | |
| 2024 | $1,349.00 (+7.92%) | $15,361 (-) Land $5,745 Building $9,616 | |
| 2023 | $1,250.00 | $15,361 Land $5,745 Building $9,616 | |
| 1992 | $30,721 Land $11,490 Building $19,231 | ||
| 1974 | $30,721 Land $11,490 Building $19,231 |
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 271 Kearkuff Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 (1996–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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 271 Kearkuff Rd 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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