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Listing description

Welcome to 238 S. 4th Street, Columbia, PA! This beautifully renovated detached single-family home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a thoughtfully designed layout that's perfect for today's lifestyle. The main level features a spacious bedroom, a convenient half bath, and inviting living and dining areas that flow into a beautifully updated kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a private en-suite bathroom, as well as another full bathroom to serve the additional bedroom. This move-in-ready home has been extensively updated with a brand-new roof, new HVAC system, fresh interior paint, new flooring and carpet throughout, an updated kitchen featuring elegant granite countertops, and beautifully remodeled bathrooms. Every detail has been carefully selected to provide modern comfort, style, and peace of mind. Situated in the heart of historic Columbia, you'll enjoy easy access to local shops, restaurants, parks, the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail, and the scenic Susquehanna River. With convenient access to Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg, this home offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and commuter-friendly convenience. Don't miss your opportunity to own this beautifully updated home with modern finishes, a functional floor plan, and exceptional value. Schedule your private showing today!

Rooms by level

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

  1. Main level1 bedroom · 1 half bath
  2. Upper level2 bedrooms · 2 full baths

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full · 1 half
Living area
1,473 sq ft
Heating
90% Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1895

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.06 acres (2,614 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$173
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PALA2091876
County
Lancaster County
School district
Columbia Borough
Days on NookLocal
39 days

Interior features

Appliances
Oven/Range - Electric
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Basement
Partial
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2.5
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits

Exterior & construction

Construction
Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Stone
Windows
Vinyl Clad

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Natural Gas
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Cable TV Available

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
COLUMBIA
HOA amenities
None
HOA includes
None

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Included in the sale

Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 27, 2026Price reduced$254,900
Jul 14, 2026Listed for sale$264,900

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

$223,000

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 March 2026 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
March 2026 for $130,000
About $131,702 in today's market
Current list price
$254,900
County assessment implies
$135,400
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$1,954/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
537 S 13TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512June 2026$350,0003/21,483$314,498
951 LOCUST ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512June 2026$340,0003/11,443$328,733
1001 SPRUCE ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512April 2026$295,0003/11,440$293,206
311 PERRY ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512January 2026$225,0003/21,392$240,402
522 S 10TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512March 2026$131,0003/11,566$122,133
257-259 S 8TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512July 2026$255,0004/11,499$247,444

Sale history

DateEventPrice
March 2026Sold$130,000
March 2022Sold$119,900
March 2022Sold$119,900

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

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$2,631 / year

$219 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$2,631

School tax

COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)

$1,737

County tax

Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)

$217

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$677

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $67,700, well below the ~$127,450 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 $1,724/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($67,700, 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

$50,980 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,573/mo

Principal & interest
$1,280
Property taxes (current rates)
$219
Home insurance (est.)
$74

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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Data last updated: August 21, 2026 at 8:12 PM EDT

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