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Sold for $320,000
  • $320,000

    20 N 5th St, Columbia, PA 17512

    4beds
    2baths
    1,961sqft
    Duplex
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $329,500 Zestimate®
    $163/sqft
    $1,350 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $329,500

    $310,000 - $349,000

    $1,350/mo

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    What's special

    Off-street parkingPrivate in-unit laundryDedicated laundrySide porch
    Looking for a home that pays you back? This semi-detached two-unit property in Columbia, PA delivers the flexibility every savvy buyer craves—whether you’re house hacking your way to financial freedom or adding a reliable rental to your portfolio. Unit 1 (First Floor) : 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with a bright and practical layout and side porch. Private in-unit laundry (no coins, no waiting, no excuses). Unit 2 (Second & Third Floors) : 2 bedrooms plus a bonus room on the 3rd floor (office, playroom, or “Netflix cave”), 2nd floor balcony for morning coffee or “escape-the-roommate” breaks. Dedicated laundry (yes, both units have their own!) Bonus Points: Off-street parking—no more circling the block like a vulture , Semi-detached = less noise, more privacy Think about it: Live downstairs while your upstairs tenant pays for your mortgage, Wi-Fi, and maybe even your Friday night takeout habit. Or, skip the house hack and let both units bring in steady rent while you collect passive income like a pro. Why Columbia, PA? Columbia isn’t just any small town—it’s got personality. Sitting pretty along the Susquehanna River, you can kayak by day and grab a craft beer by night. Antique shops, art galleries, and quirky local eateries line the downtown streets, while hiking trails and scenic overlooks are just minutes away. And with Lancaster and York a quick drive in either direction, you get the best of both worlds: small-town charm with big-city access.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Kate Mardis 717-587-0649,

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster

    Bought with:

    LAWRENCE HOLLEY, RS364171

    Keller Williams of Central PA

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2075730MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Electric
    Cooling
    • Window Unit(s), Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Washer In Unit, Has Laundry
    Features
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,961
    • Total interior livable area: 1,961 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Off Street
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
    Features
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 2,178 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade
    • Parcel number: 1104207600000
    • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
    • Zoning description: Residential - 2 Unit
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional
    • Property subtype: Duplex
    Materials
    • Frame, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1900

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Columbia
    • Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO

    HOA & financial

    Other financial information
    • Total actual rent: 28800

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/7/2025Sold$320,000-1.5%$163/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2075730 Report a problem
    10/14/2025Contingent$325,000$166/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2075730 Report a problem
    9/2/2025Listed for sale$325,000+3.2%$166/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2075730 Report a problem
    3/23/2025Listing removed$314,995$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2061376 Report a problem
    12/4/2024Listed for sale$314,995+149.5%$161/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2061376 Report a problem
    4/2/2019Sold$126,250$64/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,973 +5.4%$100,900
    2024$3,771 $100,900
    2023$3,771 $100,900
    2022$3,771 $100,900
    2021$3,771 +242.5%$100,900
    2020$1,101 -70.3%$100,900
    2019$3,706 +286.2%$100,900
    2018$960 -65.9%$100,900 +47.3%
    2017$2,814 $68,500
    2016$2,814 +45.7%$68,500
    2015$1,932 $68,500
    2014$1,932 $68,500
    2013-- $68,500
    2012-- $68,500
    2011-- $68,500
    2010-- $68,500
    2009-- $68,500
    2007-- $68,500
    2006-- $68,500
    2005-- $68,500 -1.3%
    2004-- $69,400
    2003-- $69,400
    2002-- $69,400
    2000-- $69,400

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    Neighborhood: 17512

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