Desirable 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath bi-level in popular west side of Columbia Borough. Totally repainted, new flooring, terrific fenced in backyard, with oversize deck and patio for outdoor living. Newer roof, windows, and heating and cooling system. Owner is providing one year membership to Lancaster plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical as a bonus. Located near major highways, parks, and shopping conveniences.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 car garageParking
Listed by Bonnie Miller• Cardinal Realty Services
•717-291-5600 (broker)
•bcmiller1@comcast.net (broker)
Bought with Beth Ann Bradshaw• Life Changes Realty Group
•717-621-2672 (broker)
•info@lifechangesrealty.org (broker)
Bought with Brittany Garner• Life Changes Realty Group
GREAT FAMILY RM W/ GAS FP/BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED W/ REAR DECK/NICE LOT INESTABLISHED NEIGHBORHOOD
Public Records
Oct 28, 1983
Sold
$59,900
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,838 (−1.3%)
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2025
$4,902 (+5.4%)
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2024
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2023
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2022
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2021
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2020
$4,653 (+4.6%)
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2019
$4,448 (−7.5%)
$20,600 + $100,500
$121,100
2018
$4,807 (−3.4%)
$20,600 + $100,500
$121,100
2017
$4,974 (+5.1%)
$33,600 + $87,500
$121,100
2014
$4,735
$33,600 + $87,500
$121,100
Tax history for 1261 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,838 (−1.3%)
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2025
$4,902 (+5.4%)
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2024
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2023
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2022
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2021
$4,653
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2020
$4,653 (+4.6%)
$20,600 + $103,900
$124,500
2019
$4,448 (−7.5%)
$20,600 + $100,500
$121,100
2018
$4,807 (−3.4%)
$20,600 + $100,500
$121,100
2017
$4,974 (+5.1%)
$33,600 + $87,500
$121,100
2014
$4,735
$33,600 + $87,500
$121,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,334
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lancaster County
APN
1105956100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
MDR
Medium Density Residential District
To primarily provide for development of single-family detached, twin and townhouse dwellings in a traditional setting at medium densities. To offer opportunities for higher densities if an exceptionally high-quality design is proposed that would be highly compatible with nearby homes. To carefully control conversions of existing homes into additional numbers of units to promote neighborhood stability. To protect neighborhoods against incompatible nonresidential development. To extend the best features of older development into newer development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 5
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 5
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 300
Improvement Assessed Value: $103,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $20,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,034
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $996
County Tax: $362
School Tax: $3,294
Tax Assessed Value: $124,500
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $4,652
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Take 30 west, exit at Columbia, Locust Grove Rd take a right onto Malleable Rd, Left onto Pheasant Dr, Left on Ridge Avenue.
Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 1105956100000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Park El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Columbia Middle School Hill Campus
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Columbia Junior-Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$304,000 – $368,000
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