$255,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,380 sqft
1168 Elm Ave, Lancaster Twp, PA 17603
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
For Sale1 of 33
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!
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
- 1920
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $109
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2091152
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Columbia Borough
- Days on market
- 6 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Listed for sale | $144,900 |
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
$157,000
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
- $144,900
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 BETHEL ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | February 2026 | $187,000 | 3/1 | 1,344 | $187,196 |
| 905 SPRUCE ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | April 2026 | $256,000 | 3/1 | 1,272 | $270,833 |
| 622 S 12TH ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | August 2025 | $187,000 | 3/1 | 1,334 | $192,937 |
| 217 S 3RD ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | June 2025 | $220,000 | 3/1 | 1,360 | $255,778 |
| 1126 LANCASTER AVE, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | March 2026 | $224,900 | 3/1 | 1,240 | $240,273 |
| 905 SPRUCE ST, COLUMBIA, PA 17512 | May 2025 | $132,500 | 3/1 | 1,272 | $143,287 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$1,187 / year
≈ $99 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$1,304
-9.0% at current rates
School tax
COLUMBIA BOROUGH · 25.66 mills (2025-26)
$826
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$103
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality
$258
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $32,200, well below the ~$72,450 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 $1,162/year. Worth pricing in.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($32,200, 2018 base year) × current millage. 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
$28,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$869/mo
- Principal & interest
- $727
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $99
- Home insurance (est.)
- $42
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: July 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM EDT
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