Lancaster County property record for 855 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 5,719 sqft · built 1895 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $14,764 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 110-51455-0-0000 |
| Primary APN | 110-51455-0-0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,719 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,828 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,173 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 2,173 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,149 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1895 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1895 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | COLUMBIA |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17512-1313 |
| 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 | 2005 |
| 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.
855 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.
Source: Lancaster County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRADITIONS BANK |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer PROFESSIONAL SETTLEMENTS/PA LL |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer MAVERICK SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, MAVERICK SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20236725972 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006285283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
| Document Number | 0006725972 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6725972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,450.00 |
| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
| Document Number | 0006725973 |
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| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 6725973 |
| Name | TRADITIONS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Property Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | REALITY SETTLEMENT SVC INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0006564808 |
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| Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6564808 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
| Document Number | 0006463094 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 6463094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | PROFESSIONAL SETTLEMENTS/PA LL |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,785.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST COLUMBIA PA 175121313, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | LANCASTER PA |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
| Document Number | 0006313781 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 6313781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | MAVERICK SETTLEMENT SERVICES LLC, MAVERICK SETTLEMENT SVCS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 855 CHESTNUT ST COLUMBIA PA 175121313, COLUMBIA, PA 17512-1313 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 855 Chestnut St was $14,764 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 | $375,000 Land $32,400 Building $342,600 | $375,000 Land $32,400 Building $342,600 | |
| 2025 | $14,764.00 (+5.35%) | ||
| 2024 | $14,014.00 | $375,000 Land $32,400 Building $342,600 | |
| 2018 | $375,000 Land $32,400 Building $342,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 855 Chestnut 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.
Wildfire risk around 855 Chestnut St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Pennsylvania |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 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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