Lancaster County property record for 709 Locust St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,795 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $77,900 (Feb 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,846 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Second Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-52074-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-52074-0-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,795 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,669 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 718 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 898 sqft |
| Basement Area | 718 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 323 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 60 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 709 LOCUST ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-1228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | HDR |
| Legal Description | 709 LOCUST ST |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNY CRAFT MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| 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.
709 Locust St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2002.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 709 LOCUST ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1228 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Mar 7, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20025047055 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 709 LOCUST ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006763889 |
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| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6763889 |
| Name | MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ENOLA, PA 17025 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Nov 15, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 709 LOCUST ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006586594 |
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| Date | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6586594 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 709 LOCUST ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1228 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006446002 |
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| Date | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6446002 |
| Name | MEMBERS 1ST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Feb 20, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 709 Locust St was $2,846 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 | $72,300 Land $23,200 Building $49,100 | $72,300 Land $23,200 Building $49,100 | |
| 2025 | $2,846.00 (+5.37%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,701.00 | $72,300 (-) Land $23,200 Building $49,100 | |
| 2023 | $2,701.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,300 Land $23,200 Building $49,100 | |
| 2018 | $72,300 Land $23,200 Building $49,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Locust St 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 709 Locust 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 647 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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