Lancaster County property record for 720 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,780 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $307,500 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $6,074 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-40664-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-40664-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,208 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,648 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 720 WALNUT ST |
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| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-1223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | HDR |
| Legal Description | 720 WALNUT ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Township / Civil Division | COLUMBIA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| 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.
720 Walnut St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2023 | Deed, Transfer RED ROSE ABSTRACT COMPANY, RED ROSE ABSTRACT CO COLUMBI |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit SAMUEL L BIGLER ETAL |
| May 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ATIMA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 21, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236765433 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0070850500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 720 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Document Number | 0006765433 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6765433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Title Company | RED ROSE ABSTRACT COMPANY, RED ROSE ABSTRACT CO COLUMBI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,075.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 720 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 720 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Document Number | 0006717689 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6717689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Title Company | HOMESALE SETTLEMENT SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,950.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 720 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Document Number | 0006717690 |
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| Date | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 6717690 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 720 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Document Number | 0006652538 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6652538 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3217 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, RONKS, PA 17572-9749 |
| Document Number | 0006652568 |
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| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6652568 |
| Name | SAMUEL L BIGLER ETAL |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 17 WABANK RD, MILLERSVILLE, PA 17551 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 720 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Document Number | 0006602136 |
| Instrument Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6602136 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | PRIME TRANSFER INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 123 E ROSS ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602-1926 |
| Document Number | 0006602137 |
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| Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 6602137 |
| Name | ATIMA |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 14 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2022 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 720 Walnut St was $6,074, 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 | $154,300 (-) Land $23,700 Building $130,600 | $154,300 (-) Land $23,700 Building $130,600 | |
| 2025 | $6,074.00 (+5.34%) | $154,300 (-) Land $23,700 Building $130,600 | $154,300 Land $23,700 Building $130,600 |
| 2024 | $5,766.00 | $154,300 (-) Land $23,700 Building $130,600 | |
| 2023 | $5,766.00 Homeowner's exemption | $154,300 Land $23,700 Building $130,600 | |
| 2018 | $154,300 Land $23,700 Building $130,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 720 Walnut 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 720 Walnut 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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