Columbia County property record for 523 E Main St, Catawissa, PA 17820
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,440 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $192,000 (Dec 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,930 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08,05-020-00,000 |
| Primary APN | 08,05-020-00,000 |
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| Building Area | 2,440 sqft Living Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Street Address | 523 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | CATAWISSA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17820-1030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CATAWISSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 51300 |
523 E Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2022.
Source: Columbia County records, as of June 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 E MAIN ST, CATAWISSA, PA 17820-1030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202211180 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | COLUMBIA PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 523 E MAIN ST, CATAWISSA, PA 17820-1030 |
| Document Number | 0000011180 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | FAXON SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,920.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 636 RIVERHILL DR, CATAWISSA, PA 17820-7822 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 34 ORCHARD AVE, DANVILLE, PA 17821-8315 |
| Document Number | 0000011181 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211181 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000011183 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202211183 |
| Name | PENNSYLVANIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 E Main St was $1,930.
Source: Columbia County assessment roll, as of April 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Columbia County |
| Municipality | Catawissa Borough |
| Unified School District | Southern Columbia Area School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,930.00 | $23,525 | |
| 2024 | $1,811.00 (+5.47%) | $23,525 (-) Land $2,250 Building $21,275 | |
| 2023 | $1,717.00 | $23,525 Land $2,250 Building $21,275 | |
| 1992 | $47,049 Land $4,500 Building $42,549 | ||
| 1974 | $47,049 Land $4,500 Building $42,549 |
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 523 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 69 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 69 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 31 of 69 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 523 E Main St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 43% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CATAWISSA MUNICIPAL WATER AUTH serves 1,644 people · EPA ID PA4190011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 436 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Service Electric Cable TV Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: SkyPacket.
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