$335,000
4 bd|2 ba|1,653 sqft
821 Ridge Ave, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by CENTURY 21 Home Advisors
For Sale
Listing description
Business opportunity meets rustic retreat! This listing includes the home lot with 318 Linden St AND the land lot behind it (319 Avenue D). Tucked just off Route 30 in Columbia, this truly unique property offers an exceptional blend of residential charm, workspace, and future potential. All while being close to amenities, quaint shops, and the rail trail! The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with an integral garage and workshop that could easily be converted into a second garage, studio, or additional living space. Outside, the property has a commercial feel with excellent visibility and versatility, while inside, you'll find the warm, inviting character of a rustic cabin getaway. Enjoy the private back deck overlooking a tiered, wooded backyard that feels worlds away from it all. AND a separate in-law suite, next-generation living space, or apartment adds even more flexibility for extended family, guests, and possible rental income or business use. It has the kitchen and bathroom on the first floor and the living space/bedroom on the second floor. AND a second parcel behind the main home offers even more possibilities—keep it as additional space for yard or parking, or explore the potential to build a garage or another home. Whether you're looking for a unique residence, space for your business, an investment opportunity, or room to grow, this property offers an incredible number of possibilities in a convenient Columbia location.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level1 bedroom · 1 full bath
- Upper level 22 bedrooms · 1 full bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 2,058 sq ft
- Heating
- Wall Unit, Baseboard - Electric
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Cape Cod
- Year built
- 1992
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft)
- Garage
- 1 space
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $158
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2092396
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Columbia Borough
- Days on NookLocal
- 28 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Walkout Level, and 2 more
- Laundry
- Main Floor
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation
- Slab, Concrete Perimeter
- Patio & porch
- Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s)
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Electric, Propane - Owned
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Attached Garage
- Garage type
- Basement Garage, Inside Access, Oversized
- Total spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL/DOWNTOWN COM.
Included in the sale
- Exclusions
- Shed, Propane tank
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
$321,000
Below the asking price by 1%.
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$3,886 / year
≈ $324 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$3,886
School tax
COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)
$2,566
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$320
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality
$1,000
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $100,000, well below the ~$162,500 its asking price implies at Lancaster County's common level ratio (50.0%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $1,804/year. Factor that into an offer.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($100,000, 2018 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Lancaster County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$65,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$2,050/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,631
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $324
- Home insurance (est.)
- $95
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Columbia Borough
- Academic index
- 30.4/100
- Graduation rate
- 79.1%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 22.5%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 14.5%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Lancaster County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Lancaster County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT
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