Here's a great opportunity to own a piece of history nestled in Columbia, PA, one of Lancaster County's popular river towns enjoying revitalized growth. This adorable single-family, detached home is recorded to have been a part of the Columbia Dairy and Manufacturing Co. back in the early 1900's - and yup, you guessed it, they made ice cream! This quaint 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is loaded with charm and has been well-cared for. Sporting a brand new double front door [2017] and a new back door [both professionally installed by George Grove & Sons] this home is one not to miss. The main floor has a contemporary open feel with updated flooring and freshly painted walls. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a bonus room that could be a nursery, office, or craft room. The well-maintained side yard is completely fenced in for privacy and has a shed for additional storage. Enjoy close proximity to Columbia's River Park Trail and Facilities, the Civil War historic Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge, Columbia Market House, and the renowned and restored Hinkles Family Restaurant!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$150Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kathy Kinney• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
•717-653-2646 (broker)
•gschlectic@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Stevens Young• CENTURY 21 Home Advisors
Most windows are updated. Fantastic home with angled walls, contemporary interior, ceramic tile countertops & floor in kitchen, side yard is main yard with privacy fencing. Updated kitchen, tile foyer.
BRIGHT MLS #1005038623
Oct 24, 2003
Sold
$84,000
$55/sq ft
Jul 14, 2003
Listed
$85,900
$56/sq ft
PC3036 GREAT QUIET LOCATION, BRICK, SINGLE, COM PLETELY REMODELED SINCE 2001. LOTS OF CHARM, CERAMIC TILE AND LAMINATE FLOORING. HISTORICALLY RUMORED AS OLD MILK HOUSE FOR AREA FARM, EXTREMELY UNIQUE DESIGN AND LAYOUT.
Public Records
Mar 19, 1990
Sold
$35,000
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,077 (−1.3%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2025
$4,130 (+5.4%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2024
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2023
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2022
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2021
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2020
$3,920 (+1.8%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2019
$3,853 (−7.5%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2018
$4,164 (+64.3%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2017
$2,534 (+5.1%)
$13,800 + $47,900
$61,700
2014
$2,412
$13,800 + $47,900
$61,700
Tax history for 755 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,077 (−1.3%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2025
$4,130 (+5.4%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2024
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2023
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2022
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2021
$3,920
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2020
$3,920 (+1.8%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2019
$3,853 (−7.5%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2018
$4,164 (+64.3%)
$19,900 + $85,000
$104,900
2017
$2,534 (+5.1%)
$13,800 + $47,900
$61,700
2014
$2,412
$13,800 + $47,900
$61,700
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,540
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lancaster County
APN
1100556200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Wood, Vinyl
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bonus Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $85,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Stick Built
Foundation Details: Slab
Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Rubber
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $19,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,540
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $839
County Tax: $305
School Tax: $2,776
Tax Assessed Value: $104,900
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,920
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Hot Water & Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Phone Available, Cable TV Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: PARK
Middle Or Junior School: COLUMBIA - TAYLOR CAMPUS
High School: COLUMBIA JUNIOR-SENIOR - HILL CAMPUS
School District Name: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Directions: Rte US-30, take Prospect Rd Exit, Follow N 3rd St, turn L on to Locust St, go 5 blocks and turn R on to S. 9th St, R on Ridge Ave, house on Right
Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,540
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Lancaster County
APN: 1100556200000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Park El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
2/10
Columbia Middle School Hill Campus
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
3/10
Columbia Junior-Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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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
$220,000 – $266,000
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