Dauphin County property record for 279 E Canal Rd, Hershey, PA 17033
| Property Type | Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,543 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 10.2 acres (447,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $9,035 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-004-012 |
| Primary APN | 56-004-012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,543 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,518 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 914 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,442 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,442 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 447,797 sqft (10.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 394 sqft |
| Deck Area | 616 sqft |
| Patio Area | 616 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 560040120000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 279 E CANAL RD |
| City | HERSHEY |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17033-9765 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Rural Improved / Non-Residential |
| Legal Subdivision | PRELIMINARY BRENDA PEFFLEY & E |
| Jurisdiction | DAUPHIN PA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 24503 |
Source: Dauphin County records, as of October 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000024105 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DAUPHIN PA |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765 |
| Document Number | 0000024105 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624105 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 279 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765 |
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 | $9,035.00 (+20.93%) | $280,300 (-) Land $68,900 Building $211,400 | |
| 2025 | $280,300 (-) Land $68,900 Building $211,400 | ||
| 2024 | $280,300 Land $68,900 Building $211,400 | ||
| 2023 | $7,471.00 | $280,300 Land $68,900 Building $211,400 |
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 April 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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