$144,900
3 bd|1 ba|1,328 sqft
523 N 2nd St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
Pending1 of 27
Listing description
Tucked into a peaceful cul-de-sac, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath semi-detached home blends comfort with convenience - just minutes from major roads and the highway, with off-street parking already in place. Step inside to a bright, generously sized living room and an eat-in kitchen with views of the yard, perfect for everyday meals and gatherings. Downstairs, the finished basement adds real flexibility, offering walkout access to the backyard along with a second full bath and dedicated laundry space. Outdoor living shines here: unwind on the rear deck that opens onto a spacious fenced-in yard, complete with a handy storage shed for all your extras. Move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 1,653 sq ft
- Heating
- Baseboard - Electric
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1986
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.11 acres (4,792 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $130
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2090236
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Columbia Borough
- Days on market
- 19 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000 |
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
Estimated value
$221,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, and this home's own August 2022 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- August 2022 for $189,900
- About $227,380 in today's market
- Current list price
- $215,000
- County assessment implies
- $203,800
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $2,941/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 343 N 3RD ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | March 2026 | $170,500 | 3/1 | 1,648 | $199,284 |
| 519 LOCUST ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | August 2025 | $240,000 | 3/2 | 1,684 | $269,003 |
| 479 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | March 2025 | $190,000 | 3/2 | 1,664 | $217,789 |
| 144 S 6TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | March 2026 | $205,000 | 3/1 | 1,710 | $233,744 |
| 525 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | May 2026 | $217,000 | 3/1 | 1,589 | $255,447 |
| 267 S 4TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | February 2026 | $240,000 | 3/1 | 1,728 | $271,891 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | Sold | $189,900 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$2,941 / year
≈ $245 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$3,960
-25.7% at current rates
School tax
COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)
$2,615
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$326
Municipal tax
Not reported in the MLS feed
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Recomputed from the county assessment ($101,900, 2018 base year) × current millage. 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
$43,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,387/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,079
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $245
- Home insurance (est.)
- $63
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 →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
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: July 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT
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