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Listing description

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.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Upper level1 bedroom · 1 full bath
  2. Upper level 22 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full
Living area
2,058 sq ft
Heating
Baseboard - Electric, Wall Unit
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Cape Cod
Year built
1992

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft)
Garage
1 space

Financial

Price / sq ft
$143
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PALA2092408
County
Lancaster County
School district
Columbia Borough
Days on NookLocal
24 days

Interior features

Basement
Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Walkout Level, and 2 more
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
2.5
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Slab, Concrete Perimeter
Patio & porch
Balcony, Deck(s), Patio(s)

Systems & utilities

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

Parking

Parking
Attached Garage
Garage type
Basement Garage, Inside Access, Oversized
Total spaces
1

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Lot features
Partly Wooded, Sloping
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Included in the sale

Exclusions
Shed, Propane tank
Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 29, 2026Listed 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.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$300,000

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
$295,000
County assessment implies
$200,000
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$2,886/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
170 S 5TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512April 2026$295,0003/32,080$320,902
1248 HEREFORD DR, COLUMBIA, PA 17512July 2026$379,9003/21,927$374,525
1122-1124 LANCASTER AVE, COLUMBIA, PA 17512August 2026$251,3574/22,048$273,260
1140 CHESTNUT ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512June 2026$345,0003/12,201$332,118
375 KINDERHOOK RD, COLUMBIA, PA 17512June 2026$289,9003/21,776$329,880
1249 AVENUE V, COLUMBIA, PA 17512October 2025$350,0003/21,952$354,704

Estimated taxes

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

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $100,000, well below the ~$147,500 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 $1,371/year. Factor that into an offer.

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.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$59,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,891/mo

Principal & interest
$1,481
Property taxes (current rates)
$324
Home insurance (est.)
$86

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 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT

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