Welcome home to this beautiful cape cod - featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, new flooring throughout and much more! There is a brand new deck that overlooks the large, flat backyard, perfect for entertaining! The basement is spacious and could easily be finished into additional living space. Located in a quiet neighborhood in the outskirts of Columbia, this home has an easy commute to both Rt 30 & Rt 283. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Priscilla Gibson• Welcome Home Real Estate
•717-298-8040 (broker)
•everyhome@whrealestate.com (broker)
Bought with Cheyanne Acosta• Homeway Real Estate of Lancaster
•717-294-0222 (broker)
•info@homewayre.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PALA2003578
Redfin Estimate
$322,042
$72K since sold in January 2022$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 9.1% lower than the average sale price ($354K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome home to this beautiful cape cod - featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, new flooring throughout and much more! There is a brand new deck that overlooks the large, flat backyard, perfect for entertaining! The basement is spacious and could easily be finished into additional living space. Located in a quiet neighborhood in the outskirts of Columbia, this home has an easy commute to both Rt 30 & Rt 283. Schedule your showing today!
Public Records
Aug 29, 2018
Sold
$138,000
$104/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003816209
Jun 8, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Feb 12, 2014
Listed
$134,900
$102/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,675 (−1.3%)
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2025
$4,736 (+5.4%)
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2024
$4,496
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2023
$4,496 (+5.4%)
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2022
$4,264
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2021
$4,264
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2020
$4,264 (+1.8%)
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2019
$4,191 (−7.5%)
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2018
$4,529 (+1.0%)
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2017
$4,485 (+5.0%)
$35,000 + $74,200
$109,200
2014
$4,270
$35,000 + $74,200
$109,200
Tax history for 1285 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,675 (−1.3%)
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2025
$4,736 (+5.4%)
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2024
$4,496
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2023
$4,496 (+5.4%)
$21,100 + $99,200
$120,300
2022
$4,264
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2021
$4,264
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2020
$4,264 (+1.8%)
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2019
$4,191 (−7.5%)
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2018
$4,529 (+1.0%)
$21,100 + $93,000
$114,100
2017
$4,485 (+5.0%)
$35,000 + $74,200
$109,200
2014
$4,270
$35,000 + $74,200
$109,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 884
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Coal
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Frame Siding
Property Information
Subdivision Name: NORTH SIDE/RDG AVE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,326
Building Sq. Ft: 2,474
# of Stories: 1.5
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 264
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Legal Block Number: 8
Municipality Name: COLUMBIA BORO
Acres: 0.25
Zoning Code: MDR
County Use Description: RESID-SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Electricity / Wiring Type: Connected
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,326
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 1108932100000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Park El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Columbia Middle School Hill Campus
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Columbia Junior-Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$306,000 – $371,000
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