OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2022 for $222K

$298,332

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,114/mo

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1,886

sq ft

256 N Third, Columbia, PA 17512

About this home

Charming, updated single family home with off street parking in Columbia Borough! Large updated kitchen with new dishwasher and beautiful tin backsplash. Separate main floor laundry room (washer & dryer included in sale!) Brand new furnace, new electrical panel & new water heater! Roof replaced in 2017! Adorable updated fenced in outdoor area to include large freshly stained deck and stone patio area with string lights! This is so much house for the money, call today to schedule your private tour!

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

3,485 sq ftLot Size

$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jennah Good • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

•717-738-9986 (broker)

•mfox@homesale.com (broker)

Bought with Matthew Koch • Keller Williams Elite

•717-553-2500 (broker)

•klrw1040@kw.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PALA2023936

Redfin Estimate

$298,332

$75K since sold in October 2022$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.1% higher than the average sale price ($286K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$249,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths1,352 sq ft
1061 Grinnell Ave, Columbia, PA 17512
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$295,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,080 sq ft
170 S 5th St, Columbia, PA 17512
SOLD NOV 13, 2025
$215,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,392 sq ft
347 N 2nd St, Columbia, PA 17512
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$319,900
D
3 beds2 baths2,238 sq ft
335 N 6th St, Columbia, PA 17512
SOLD FEB 25, 2026
$385,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,680 sq ft
935 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$255,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,499 sq ft
257-259 S 8th St, Columbia, PA 17512

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$1,809/mo

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Market trends in 17512, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$320K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

COMING SOON
$169,900
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
290 S 5th St, Columbia, PA 17512
(877) 366-2213
$186,500
4 beds1 bath1,148 sq ft
24 N 5th St, Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 553-2500
COMING SOON
$375,000
3 beds1 bath1,197 sq ft
430 Hempfield Hill Rd, Columbia, PA 17512
(717) 283-3770
EARLY ACCESS
$725,000
4 beds3 baths4,728 sq ft
145 Manor Church Rd, Columbia, PA 17512
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Sale history for 256 N Third

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PALA2023936

Oct 11, 2022

Sold

$222,900

$118/sq ft

Aug 26, 2022

Pending

—

Aug 23, 2022

Listed

$219,900

$117/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000092848

Jan 12, 2018

Sold

$137,500

$73/sq ft

Nov 15, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Nov 14, 2017

Listed

$137,500

$73/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1002768127

Jun 25, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Mar 26, 2009

Listed

$118,900

$63/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004618669

Jun 25, 2009

Sold

$118,900

$63/sq ft

Apr 16, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Mar 26, 2009

Listed

$118,900

$63/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1004867885

Jan 4, 2006

Sold

$105,020

$56/sq ft

Oct 4, 2005

Listed

$109,900

$58/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004840539

Mar 2, 2005

Sold

$92,597

$49/sq ft

Feb 5, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 19, 2005

Listed

$89,900

$48/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004793245

Jan 19, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jan 19, 2005

Listed

$89,900

$48/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005807967

Dec 31, 2001

Sold

$80,300

$43/sq ft

Nov 5, 2001

Listed

$84,900

$45/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005822887

Aug 10, 2000

Sold

$18,750

$10/sq ft

Apr 13, 2000

Listed

$20,000

$11/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 5, 1988

Sold

$39,500

$21/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,311 (−1.3%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2025

$3,354 (+5.4%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2024

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2023

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2022

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2021

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2020

$3,184 (+1.8%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2019

$3,129 (−7.5%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2018

$3,382 (−3.2%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2017

$3,495 (+5.1%)

$17,500 + $67,600

$85,100

2014

$3,327

$17,500 + $67,600

$85,100

Tax history for 256 N Third

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,311 (−1.3%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2025

$3,354 (+5.4%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2024

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2023

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2022

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2021

$3,184

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2020

$3,184 (+1.8%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2019

$3,129 (−7.5%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2018

$3,382 (−3.2%)

$24,200 + $61,000

$85,200

2017

$3,495 (+5.1%)

$17,500 + $67,600

$85,100

2014

$3,327

$17,500 + $67,600

$85,100

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,812

Year built

1885

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lancaster County

APN

1107992500000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

HDR

High Density Residential District

To primarily provide for single-family detached, twin and townhouse dwellings in a traditional setting at moderately high 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
Alley, Off Street, On Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Improvement Assessed Value: $61,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry, Composition
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $24,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,886
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $681
County Tax: $248
School Tax: $2,254
Tax Assessed Value: $85,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,184

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
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: 30 towards Columbia, Columbia exit, R on Linden Street, L on N. Third St. , property on the right
Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,812
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 1107992500000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Park El School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

12% 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

$284,000 – $344,000

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Home values near 256 N Third

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
249 N 3rd Street, Columbia, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2235 Sq. Ft.	$362,429
257 N 3rd Street, Columbia, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1629 Sq. Ft.	$213,380

Address	Redfin Estimate
258 N 3rd Street, Columbia, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$291,910
233 N 3rd Street, Columbia, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1708 Sq. Ft.	$182,679

Address	Redfin Estimate
259 N 3rd Street, Columbia, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2257 Sq. Ft.	$277,522
240 N 3rd Street, Columbia, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$256,251

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