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Listing description

Welcome to 235 Perry Street, a well-maintained home offering a blend of character, updates, and convenience in the heart of Columbia. Inside, you'll find comfortable living spaces with an easy-flow layout that makes everyday living and entertaining feel effortless. Recent improvements, including a brand-new roof, provide added peace of mind for the next owner. The home offers generously sized rooms, plenty of natural light, and space to make your own. Outside, enjoy the convenience of off-street parking, a valuable feature rarely found in many borough homes. Located just minutes from local restaurants, parks, shopping, and the Susquehanna River, this property offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers, those looking to downsize, or anyone seeking a move-in-ready home with practical updates already completed. Schedule your showing today and see everything this Columbia home has to offer.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
1,364 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Colonial, Traditional
Year built
1890

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.03 acres (1,307 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$150
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PALA2090596
County
Lancaster County
School district
Columbia Borough
Days on market
13 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 25, 2026Listed for sale$205,000

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

$203,000

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 October 2023 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
October 2023 for $190,500
About $211,341 in today's market
Current list price
$205,000
County assessment implies
$161,400
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$2,329/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
691 CHERRY ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512March 2026$133,2003/11,390$131,488
20 S 5TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512February 2026$189,9003/11,400$186,343
855 LANCASTER AVE, COLUMBIA, PA 17512May 2026$160,0003/11,325$165,926
327 S 3RD ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512July 2025$158,0003/11,356$160,123
36 N 6TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512April 2026$225,9003/11,284$223,992
616 WALNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512November 2025$200,0003/11,314$207,322

Sale history

DateEventPrice
October 2023Sold$190,500

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$2,974 / year

$248 per month

MLS shows (2022)

$3,015

-1.4% at current rates

School tax

COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)

$2,071

County tax

Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)

$258

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2022, varies by municipality

$645

Recomputed from the county assessment ($80,700, 2018 base year) × current millage. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2022 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

$41,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,337/mo

Principal & interest
$1,029
Property taxes (current rates)
$248
Home insurance (est.)
$60

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.

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Data last updated: July 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT

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