Lancaster County property record for 738 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $72,900 (Nov 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,653 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Second Mortgage Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-51857-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-51857-0-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,345 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 682 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 708 sqft |
| Basement Area | 850 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 323 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 738 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-1223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HDR |
| Legal Description | 738 WALNUT ST |
| Legal Subdivision | RIDGEVIEW ESTATES PH I |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| 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.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 738 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage BENCHMARK FCU |
| Jan 18, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BENCHMARK FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199765843 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 738 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006737154 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6737154 |
| Name | BENCHMARK FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | May 19, 2028 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 738 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006312056 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6312056 |
| Name | BENCHMARK FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WEST CHESTER, PA 19380 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2024 |
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 | $67,400 (-) Land $22,800 Building $44,600 | $67,400 (-) Land $22,800 Building $44,600 | |
| 2025 | $2,653.00 (+5.36%) | ||
| 2024 | $2,518.00 | $67,400 Land $22,800 Building $44,600 | |
| 2018 | $67,400 Land $22,800 Building $44,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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