285 E Canal Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 Property Records

Dauphin County property record for 285 E Canal Rd, Hershey, PA 17033

Property Summary

Property TypeRural Improved / Non-Residential
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,200 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size10.3 acres (448,668 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$14,798 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2019 Line of Credit
Sep 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN56-004-078

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN56-004-078
Alternative APN
  • 560040780000000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area3,200 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area3,200 sqft
Basement Area3,200 sqft
Finished Basement4,000 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,200 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area448,668 sqft (10.3 acres)
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area3,736 sqft
Parking Spaces14 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeIn-Ground Vinyl Pool
Pool Area512 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area594 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number560040780000000
Street Address285 E CANAL RD
CityHERSHEY
StatePA
Zip17033-9765
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Rural Improved / Non-Residential
Legal SubdivisionBRENDA PEFFLEY AND EDWARD SMYSER
JurisdictionDAUPHIN PA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH HANOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract24503

Owner

Source: Dauphin County assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address285 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
PNC BK NATL ASSN
Sep 10, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 15, 2018
Transfer Doc0000022893
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionDAUPHIN PA
Property Address285 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765
Document Number0000003893
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 25, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipIrrevocable Trust
Address285 E CANAL RD HERSHEY PA 170339765, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765

Mortgage

Document Number0000003893
DateFeb 11, 2020
Instrument3893
Lender
NamePNC BK NATL ASSN
AddressPITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionDAUPHIN PA
Recording DateSep 10, 2018
Property Address285 E CANAL RD, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765
Document Number0000022893
Instrument DateAug 15, 2018
Instrument22893
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipIrrevocable Trust
Address285 E CANAL RD HERSHEY PA 170339765, HERSHEY, PA 17033-9765

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Dauphin County assessment roll, as of April 6, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyDauphin County
County SubdivisionSouth Hanover Township
Unified School DistrictLower Dauphin School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$14,798.00 (+20.92%)$459,100 (-) Land $69,000 Building $390,100
2025$459,100 (-) Land $69,000 Building $390,100
2024$459,100 Land $69,000 Building $390,100
2023$12,238.00$459,100 Land $69,000 Building $390,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (2004–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Lee, Sep 2011 · 6 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
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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