Lancaster County property record for 3615 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,599 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,923 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 290-70855-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 290-70855-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,599 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 234 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Deck Area | 488 sqft |
| Patio Area | 282 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Coal |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LANCASTER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17603-4022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HC |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | EAST HEMPFIELD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3036 |
| Census Tract | 11701 |
3615 Columbia Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Oct 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Aug 30, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Feb 7, 2017 | Grant Deed, Construction Loan ROBERT F & LAURA L BEARD |
| Jan 20, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 27, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236746275 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006312848 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Document Number | 0006746275 |
| Map Reference | MB J-106 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6746275 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Title Company | REGAL ABSTRACT LP |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,300.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0006746276 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6746276 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | PREMIER SETTLEMENTS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Document Number | 0006554317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6554317 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Document Number | 0006352930 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6352930 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | PREMIER SETTLEMENTS INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE LANCASTER PA 176034022, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Document Number | 6352931 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6352931 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2047 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Document Number | 0006316253 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6316253 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| 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 | 61 OAK BOTTOM RD QUARRYVILLE PA 175669110, QUARRYVILLE, PA 17566-9110 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 6316254 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6316254 |
| Name | ROBERT F & LAURA L BEARD |
|---|---|
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3615 COLUMBIA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603-4022 |
| Document Number | 0006312848 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 6312848 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,260.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 71 WYNDMERE WAY WILLOW STREET PA 175849609, WILLOW STREET, PA 17584-9609 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 3615 Columbia Ave was $3,923 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| County Subdivision | East Hempfield Township |
| Unified School District | Hempfield School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $176,500 Land $61,300 Building $115,200 | $176,500 Land $61,300 Building $115,200 | |
| 2025 | $3,923.00 (+2.86%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,814.00 (+4.92%) | $176,500 (-) Land $61,300 Building $115,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,635.00 Homeowner's exemption | $176,500 Land $61,300 Building $115,200 | |
| 2018 | $176,500 Land $61,300 Building $115,200 |
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 3615 Columbia Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 10, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 3615 Columbia Ave is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF LANCASTER serves 120,000 people · EPA ID PA7360058 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Apr 2024 Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2016 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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