Lancaster County property record for 508 Union St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,301 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,484 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-50522-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-50522-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,301 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,998 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 766 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 535 sqft |
| Basement Area | 685 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 12 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 508 UNION ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-2210 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | HDR |
| Legal Description | 508 UNION ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| 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.
508 Union St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2020 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | RR 2 BOX 118, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9025 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage JONESTOWN BK&TR |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 6, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20206511212 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 508 UNION ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-2210 |
| Document Number | 0006525601 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | LEBANON TITLE COMPANY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | RR 2 BOX 118 EPHRATA PA 175229025, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9025 |
| Document Number | 0006525601 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6525601 |
| Name | JONESTOWN BK&TR |
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| Address | JONESTOWN, PA 17038 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 4, 2040 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Property Address | 508 UNION ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-2210 |
| Document Number | 0006511212 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6511212 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Title Company | PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | RR 2 BOX 118 EPHRATA PA 175229025, EPHRATA, PA 17522-9025 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 508 Union St was $2,484 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.3% 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 | $63,100 Land $17,100 Building $46,000 | $63,100 Land $17,100 Building $46,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,484.00 (+5.34%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,358.00 | $63,100 Land $17,100 Building $46,000 | |
| 2018 | $63,100 Land $17,100 Building $46,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 508 Union 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 508 Union 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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