Columbia County property record for 490 3rd St, Benton, PA 17814
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,144 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.437 acres (19,036 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,189 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 02,01-144-01,000 |
| Primary APN | 02,01-144-01,000 |
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| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Lot Area | 19,036 sqft (0.437 acres) |
| Street Address | 490 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BENTON |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17814-7523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | BENTON |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4009 |
| Census Tract | 50100 |
Source: Columbia County records, as of April 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 307, BENTON, PA 17814-0307 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011667 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Benton Borough |
| Unified School District | Benton Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,189.00 (+7.88%) | $27,219 (-) | |
| 2024 | $2,956.00 (+7.33%) | $27,219 (-) Land $4,162 Building $23,057 | |
| 2023 | $2,754.00 | $27,219 Land $4,162 Building $23,057 | |
| 1992 | $54,437 (-) Land $8,323 Building $46,114 | ||
| 1974 | $54,437 Land $8,323 Building $46,114 |
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 August 30, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 103 (1996–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 103 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BENTON MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH serves 1,333 people · EPA ID PA4190014 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 263 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: SkyPacket.
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