Lancaster County property record for 453 Cherry St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,410 sqft · built 1882 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,413 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-81822-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-81822-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,755 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,625 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,785 sqft |
| Basement Area | 520 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1882 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1882 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 105 sqft |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 453 CHERRY ST |
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| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-1526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HDR |
| Legal Description | 453 CHERRY ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 11400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Columbia Historic District listed 1983 · 842 contributing resources · NRIS 83002249 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
453 Cherry St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 453 CHERRY ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20226690199 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006254629 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 453 CHERRY ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1526 |
| Document Number | 0006690199 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6690199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Title Company | LSG SETTLEMENTS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| 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 | 453 CHERRY ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1526 |
| Document Number | 0006690200 |
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| Date | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6690200 |
| Name | ALLIED MORTGAGE GROUP INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 453 Cherry St was $6,413 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.4% from the year before.
Source: Lancaster County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Lancaster County |
| Municipality | Columbia Borough |
| Unified School District | Columbia Borough School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $162,900 Land $26,000 Building $136,900 | $162,900 Land $26,000 Building $136,900 | |
| 2025 | $6,413.00 (+5.36%) | ||
| 2024 | $6,087.00 | $162,900 Land $26,000 Building $136,900 | |
| 2018 | $162,900 Land $26,000 Building $136,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 453 Cherry St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 16 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 16 (1978–2011) |
| 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.
The area around 453 Cherry St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | COLUMBIA WATER CO private · serves 25,200 people · EPA ID PA7360123 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jan 2019 |
| 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 944 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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