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Listing description

Bring your vision and your toolbox to 1061 Grinnell Ave! This Columbia property is ready for its next chapter and offers an excellent opportunity for an investor or renovator. Situated on a generous corner lot, the home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the second floor, while the main level offers a kitchen, living room, and an unfinished conversion that was started to create a first-floor primary suite -full bathroom already completed! Original hardwood flooring runs throughout much of the home and is ready to be refinished, offering the potential to bring back plenty of character and charm. Newer mechanicals and roof provide a solid starting point, while the home's current condition allows the next owner the freedom to reimagine the space from the ground up. With its spacious lot, flexible layout, and plenty of potential, 1061 Grinnell Ave is a property where the right vision (and a little elbow grease) can go a long way.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Lower level1 half bath
  2. Main level1 bedroom · 1 full bath
  3. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
1,352 sq ft
Heating
Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial, Salt Box
Year built
1950

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$184
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PALA2093688
County
Lancaster County
School district
Columbia Borough
Days on NookLocal
9 days

Interior features

Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplace
1
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Levels
2
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits

Exterior & construction

Construction
Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Block

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Electric
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric, Tankless
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Included in the sale

Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 2026Listed for sale$249,000

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

$252,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$249,000
County assessment implies
$232,000
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$3,348/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
347 N 2ND ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512November 2025$215,0004/21,392$232,846
311 PERRY ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512January 2026$225,0003/21,392$244,814
238 S 4TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512March 2026$130,0004/11,473$137,512
257-259 S 8TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512July 2026$255,0004/11,499$251,986
537 S 13TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512June 2026$350,0003/21,483$320,270
548 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512November 2024$300,0003/21,352$304,668

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$3,348 / year

$279 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$4,461

-25.0% at current rates

School tax

COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)

$2,977

County tax

Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)

$371

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Recomputed from the county assessment ($116,000, 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 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

$49,800 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,602/mo

Principal & interest
$1,250
Property taxes (current rates)
$279
Home insurance (est.)
$73

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.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT

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