$284,500
Price cut: $25,400 (Aug 16)
635 S 12th St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster
Business opportunity meets rustic retreat! Tucked just off Route 30 in Columbia, this truly unique property offers an exceptional blend of residential charm, workspace, and future potential. The main home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with an integral garage and workshop that could easily be converted into a second garage, studio, or additional living space. Outside, the property has a commercial feel with excellent visibility and versatility, while inside, you'll find the warm, inviting character of a rustic cabin getaway. Enjoy the private back deck overlooking a tiered, wooded backyard that feels worlds away from it all. AND a separate in-law suite, next-generation living space, or apartment adds even more flexibility for extended family, guests, rental income, or business use. It has the kitchen and bathroom on the first floor and the living space/bedroom on the second floor. Want more space or development opportunity? A second parcel is also available offering even more possibilities—keep it as additional yard space or parking, or explore the potential to build another home. See MLS PALA2092396 for the packaged sale. Whether you're looking for a unique residence, space for your business, an investment opportunity, or room to grow, this property offers an incredible number of possibilities in a convenient Columbia location.
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Listed for sale | $295,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
Estimated value
$300,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 S 5TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | April 2026 | $295,000 | 3/3 | 2,080 | $320,902 |
| 1248 HEREFORD DR, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | July 2026 | $379,900 | 3/2 | 1,927 | $374,525 |
| 1122-1124 LANCASTER AVE, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | August 2026 | $251,357 | 4/2 | 2,048 | $273,260 |
| 1140 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | June 2026 | $345,000 | 3/1 | 2,201 | $332,118 |
| 375 KINDERHOOK RD, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | June 2026 | $289,900 | 3/2 | 1,776 | $329,880 |
| 1249 AVENUE V, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | October 2025 | $350,000 | 3/2 | 1,952 | $354,704 |
Estimated at current rates
$3,886 / year
≈ $324 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$3,886
School tax
COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)
$2,566
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$320
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality
$1,000
Recomputed from the county assessment ($100,000, 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 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.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,891/mo
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.
School district
Columbia Borough
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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