$174,999
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,051 sqft
292 S 5th St, Columbia, PA 17512
Listed by Corner House Realty
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to 523 N 2nd Street! This 3 bed 1 bath, semi-detached rowhome has 1,328 square feet of living space. Whether you are looking to move-in or a turnkey rental, this home is a great fit. Upon entering you will notice vinyl plank flooring, a spacious layout, and wooden kitchen cabinets. There is convenient 1st floor laundry and the bathroom has a tub shower and nice vanity. The 3rd floor has two bonus rooms and 388 square feet. The gas hot water heater was installed in 2019 and there is vinyl windows. The backyard is flat and there is one off-street parking space. Don't miss your opportunity to get your next rental or live in Columbia for an affordable price and schedule your showing today!
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level2 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level 21 bedroom
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,328 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Contemporary
- Year built
- 1900
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $105
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2093786
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Columbia Borough
- Days on NookLocal
- 7 days
Interior features
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Basement
- Dirt Floor, Full
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- 2+ Access Exits
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Unknown
- Foundation
- Stone
- Fencing
- Board
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Off Street, On Street
- Parking features
- Private, Public
- Total spaces
- 1
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Listed for sale | $139,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
This address was previously listed July 2026 and taken off the market without selling. A new listing restarts the days-on-market clock.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$153,000
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.
- Last sold
- February 2016 for $21,000
- County deed record in 2016 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $139,000
- County assessment implies
- $64,400
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $929/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 905 SPRUCE ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | April 2026 | $256,000 | 3/1 | 1,272 | $264,297 |
| 41 BETHEL ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | February 2026 | $187,000 | 3/1 | 1,344 | $182,678 |
| 217 S 3RD ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | June 2025 | $220,000 | 3/1 | 1,360 | $249,605 |
| 1126 LANCASTER AVE, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | March 2026 | $224,900 | 3/1 | 1,240 | $234,474 |
| 905 SPRUCE ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | May 2025 | $132,500 | 3/1 | 1,272 | $139,829 |
| 731 S 12TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | June 2026 | $220,000 | 3/2 | 1,355 | $220,584 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| February 2016 | Sold | $21,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$929 / year
≈ $77 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$1,304
-28.7% at current rates
School tax
COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)
$826
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$103
Municipal tax
Not reported in the MLS feed
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Assessment note: this home is assessed at $32,200, well below the ~$69,500 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 $1,077/year. Factor that into an offer.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($32,200, 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
$27,800 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$816/mo
- Principal & interest
- $698
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $77
- Home insurance (est.)
- $41
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 8:12 AM EDT
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