This fully detached 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is a great value for anyone looking to own in Columbia Borough. With a 1st-floor bedroom and a generously sized kitchen, the layout offers practical comfort for everyday living. Upstairs, 3 additional bedrooms provide plenty of room to grow, work, or host guests. Outside, you’re moments from downtown spots, riverfront trails, local cafés, and shops. Whether you're looking for an affordable starter home or a new investment property, this home delivers space, location, and opportunity at a great price.
Sold for $130,000
$130,000
238 S 4th St, Columbia, PA 17512
4beds
1,473sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$131,500 Zestimate®
$88/sqft
$1,611 Estimated rent
Home value
$131,500
$125,000 - $138,000
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Generously sized kitchen
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Listed by:
Meg Seibert 717-587-5275,
Keller Williams Elite,
Listing Team: Seibert | Motter Real Estate Team
Bought with:
MALAK DANOUR, RS371782
Iron Valley Real Estate of York County
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2080142
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,473
- Total interior livable area: 1,473 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,473
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,614 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1109836600000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: Columbia
- Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2026 | Sold | $130,000-21.2%$88/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2080142 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $164,900$112/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2080142 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2026 | Price change | $164,900-8.3%$112/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2080142 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Price change | $179,900-7.7%$122/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2080142 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000+62.6%$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2080142 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2022 | Sold | $119,900$81/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2009244 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2022 | Pending sale | $119,900$81/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2009244 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2022 | Listed for sale | $119,900$81/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2009244 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2022 | Contingent | $119,900$81/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2010580 Report a problem | ||
| 1/5/2022 | Listed for sale | $119,900$81/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2010580 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2022 | Listing removed | $119,900$81/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2009244 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $119,900+34.9%$81/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2009244 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2011 | Listing removed | $88,900-6.3%$60/sqft |
Source: Exit Diamond Realty #163572 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2010 | Price change | $94,900+6.6%$64/sqft |
Source: EXIT Diamond Realty #156209 Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2010 | Price change | $89,000-6.2%$60/sqft |
Source: Showcase Technologies #156209 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2010 | Price change | $94,900-2.9%$64/sqft |
Source: Showcase Technologies #156209 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2009 | Listed for sale | $97,700+74.2%$66/sqft |
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| 5/15/2009 | Sold | $56,100+14.7%$38/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2005 | Sold | $48,900+140.3%$33/sqft |
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| 2/6/2001 | Sold | $20,350+808.9%$14/sqft |
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| 9/6/2000 | Sold | $2,239$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,665 +5.4% | $67,700 |
| 2024 | $2,530 | $67,700 |
| 2023 | $2,530 | $67,700 |
| 2022 | $2,530 | $67,700 |
| 2021 | $2,530 +242.5% | $67,700 |
| 2020 | $739 -70.3% | $67,700 |
| 2019 | $2,486 +286.2% | $67,700 |
| 2018 | $644 -68.1% | $67,700 +37.9% |
| 2017 | $2,017 | $49,100 |
| 2016 | $2,017 -16.1% | $49,100 -42.4% |
| 2015 | $2,403 | $85,200 |
| 2014 | $2,403 | $85,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,200 +76% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $48,400 -38.7% |
| 2000 | -- | $79,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17512
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park El SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Columbia Middle School Hill CampusGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Columbia Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Columbia Junior-senior - Hill Campus
- District: Columbia Borough
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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