$169,900
2 bd|1 ba|1,000 sqft
290 S 5th St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by LPT Realty, LLC
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to 24 N. 5th Street in Columbia Borough! This charming brick home offers 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath, spacious rooms, and beautiful 9-foot ceilings. Enjoy the character of this circa-1900 home along with a deck, level rear yard, and unfinished basement for additional storage. Conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, parks, and major routes. A great opportunity to own a recently upgraded home in a great location! Owner has Real Estate License.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,148 sq ft
- Heating
- Radiator, Baseboard - Electric
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1900
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $162
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2096594
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Columbia Borough
- Days on NookLocal
- 2 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Dryer
- Flooring
- Laminate Plank, Carpet
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick, Masonry
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Other
- Patio & porch
- Deck(s)
- Windows
- Double Pane, Double Hung
- Doors
- Storm
- Fencing
- Wood
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Oil
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Oil
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Cable TV, Other
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning
- MED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Refrigerator, A/C Units, Portable dishwasher, Washer and Dryer
- Possession
- Negotiable, Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Listed for sale | $186,500 |
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
$189,000
Above the asking price by 1%.
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$2,685 / year
≈ $224 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$2,658
+1.0% at current rates
School tax
COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)
$1,773
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$221
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality
$691
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $69,100, well below the ~$93,250 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 $697/year. Factor that into an offer.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($69,100, 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 2026 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
$37,300 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,214/mo
- Principal & interest
- $936
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $224
- Home insurance (est.)
- $54
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: October 7, 2026 at 2:15 AM EDT
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