Tastefully updated and well maintained home in desirable Columbia neighborhood needs absolutely no work. Neutral colors, new flooring, paint, lighting, laundry/ half bath and awesome deck opening onto the rear yard. Tons of extra storage for more boy's toys or kid stuff in the oversized garage. Possible 4th bedroom in lower level is now a second family room/man cave. Move in before the holidays and enjoy your new Home Sweet Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christine Hogan• Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Don't miss this adorable home on a large corner lot! Enjoy the nicely landscaped yard from your covered deck. Newer roof and windows.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,757 (−1.3%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2025
$4,819 (+5.4%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2024
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2023
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2022
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2021
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2020
$4,574 (+1.8%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2019
$4,495 (−7.5%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2018
$4,859 (+0.3%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2017
$4,847 (+5.0%)
$31,600 + $86,400
$118,000
2014
$4,614
$31,600 + $86,400
$118,000
Tax history for 1297 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,757 (−1.3%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2025
$4,819 (+5.4%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2024
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2023
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2022
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2021
$4,574
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2020
$4,574 (+1.8%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2019
$4,495 (−7.5%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2018
$4,859 (+0.3%)
$20,300 + $102,100
$122,400
2017
$4,847 (+5.0%)
$31,600 + $86,400
$118,000
2014
$4,614
$31,600 + $86,400
$118,000
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,322
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lancaster County
APN
1100690900000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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: 1
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
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
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 288
Improvement Assessed Value: $102,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $20,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,034
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 288
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $979
County Tax: $356
School Tax: $3,239
Tax Assessed Value: $122,400
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $4,574
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Electric
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: From Lancaster, 30 West to Rt on Prospect Rd to L on 462 to Rt on Malleable Rd to L on Pheasant to L on Ridge to home on right.
Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,322
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 1100690900000
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
14% 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
Columbia, PA • 17512
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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
$313,000 – $379,000
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