Lancaster County property record for 541 Ave E, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,030 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,693 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-74370-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-74370-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,254 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 140 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 541 AVENUE E |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LDR |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
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.
541 Ave E is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2017.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 AVENUE E, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-2125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006340065 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 541 AVENUE E, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 |
| Document Number | 0006340065 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6340065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 549 AVENUE E COLUMBIA PA 175122125, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-2125 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 541 Ave E was $3,693 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 | $93,800 Land $27,500 Building $66,300 | $93,800 Land $27,500 Building $66,300 | |
| 2025 | $3,693.00 (+5.36%) | ||
| 2024 | $3,505.00 | $93,800 Land $27,500 Building $66,300 | |
| 2018 | $93,800 Land $27,500 Building $66,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 541 Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 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 Claims | 8 (1978–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · Tropical Storm Lee |
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 541 Ave E 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 |
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| 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 711 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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