238 S 4th St

1,473 Sq. Ft.
$112 / Sq. Ft.
1,473
Sq. Ft.
$112
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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,...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.
  1. Listed by Megan Seibert • Keller Williams Elite
    P: (717)-587-5275 megan@seibertmotter.com

Property Details for 238 South 4th Street

Tax ID Number
110-98366-0-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 06:38 PM

Property Details for 238 South 4th Street

StatusActive
MLS #PALA2080142
Days on Market93
Taxes$2,611 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1895
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF
CountyLancaster County

Location

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Building Information for 238 South 4th Street

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,021 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$804

Property Taxes

$218

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 238 South 4th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
  • School District County ID: 300200397373
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: COLUMBIA JUNIOR-SENIOR - HILL CAMPUS (LANCASTER PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LANCASTER
  • MLS Area: Columbia Boro (10511)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: None
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $67,700
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $197
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $60,900
  • City Town Tax: $677
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $1,737
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,473.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Road Responsibility: Public
  • Parcel ID: 3996466
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Window Features: Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.LancasterHomesFinder.com

Property History for 238 South 4th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALA2080142

$164,900
Jan 19, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALA2080142

$179,900
Nov 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2080142

$195,000
Mar 29, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1486801093

$119,900

+1.5% / yr

Mar 22, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

$119,900
Mar 22, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

$119,900
Feb 21, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

Feb 21, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

Jan 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

Jan 14, 2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

Jan 12, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

Jan 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

$119,900
Dec 31, 2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

Dec 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

$119,900
Dec 31, 2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1002804371

$67,900
Nov 17, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002804371

$67,900
Jul 2, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356803563

$105,648

+9.9% / yr

Apr 15, 2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1004586419

$72,500
Oct 20, 2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1004577347

$89,000
Apr 15, 2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004586419

$88,900
Oct 20, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004577347

$102,900
May 3, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #157408268

$48,900
Apr 29, 2005

Closed

BRIGHT #1004918549

$48,900
Apr 7, 2005

Pending

BRIGHT #1004918549

Mar 8, 2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004918549

$48,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALA2080142

$164,900
01/19/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALA2080142

$179,900
11/25/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2080142

$195,000
03/29/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1486801093

$119,900

+1.5% / yr

03/22/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

$119,900
03/22/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

$119,900
02/21/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

02/21/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

01/15/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

01/14/2022

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

01/12/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

01/05/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2010580

$119,900
12/31/2021

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

12/17/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2009244

$119,900
12/31/2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1002804371

$67,900
11/17/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002804371

$67,900
07/02/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #356803563

$105,648

+9.9% / yr

04/15/2011

Expired

BRIGHT #1004586419

$72,500
10/20/2010

Expired

BRIGHT #1004577347

$89,000
04/15/2010

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004586419

$88,900
10/20/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004577347

$102,900
05/03/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #157408268

$48,900
04/29/2005

Closed

BRIGHT #1004918549

$48,900
04/07/2005

Pending

BRIGHT #1004918549

03/08/2005

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1004918549

$48,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 238 South 4th Street

Taxable ValueLand$6,800Additions$60,900Total$67,700
Tax Record2025$2,665 ($222 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,473 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,473 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895ZoningHDRCountyLANCASTERAPN110-98366-0-0000

Schools near 238 South 4th Street

This home is within Columbia Borough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Columbia Middle School
Public5 to 8

Columbia Junior-Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Park El School
PublicK to 4

COLUMBIA MS TAYLOR CAMPUS
Public5 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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238 South 4th Street is a single family home for sale in Columbia, PA 17512. This property was listed for sale on November 25, 2025 by Keller Williams Elite, it's currently listed at $164,900. It has been on the market for a total of 93 days and was last sold on March 29, 2022. This listing's school district is Columbia Borough School District. Nearby schools include Columbia Middle School, Columbia Junior-Senior High School and Park El School. 238 South 4th Street is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,473 sqft single family home built in 1895.

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