Dauphin County property record for 278 E Canal Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,117 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 2.26 acres (98,446 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,183 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-004-011 |
| Primary APN | 56-004-011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,117 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,143 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 518 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 264 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 98,446 sqft (2.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 800 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 840 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 560040110000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 E CANAL RD |
| City | HERSHEY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17033-9765 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | HAROLD S & RACHEL E SCHANTZ |
| Jurisdiction | DAUPHIN PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 24503 |
278 E Canal Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Dauphin County records, as of April 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DAUPHIN PA |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 278 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765 |
| Document Number | 0000008901 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268901 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | SIMPLIFILE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765 |
| Document Number | 0000008901, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20268901 |
| Name | PSECU |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 E Canal Rd was $5,183.
Source: Dauphin County assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Dauphin County |
| County Subdivision | South Hanover Township |
| Unified School District | Lower Dauphin School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,183.00 | $160,800 Land $35,800 Building $125,000 | |
| 2025 | $160,800 Land $35,800 Building $125,000 | ||
| 2024 | $160,800 Land $35,800 Building $125,000 | ||
| 2023 | $4,286.00 | $160,800 Land $35,800 Building $125,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 E Canal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2004.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 23, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2004–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 278 E Canal Rd 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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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