244 S 5th St

Columbia, PA 17512

$222,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,518 Sq. Ft.
$146 / Sq. Ft.
1,518
Sq. Ft.
$146
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 2/20/26
Closed 2/20/26
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Description

Welcome to 244 S 5th St! This 3 bed 1.5 bath, semi-detached townhome boasts 1,518 remodeled square feet. Walk into the living room and you will notice the vinyl plank flooring and ceiling fan. The 3-pane window allows for plenty of natural sunlight. The dining room has a new light fixture and a coat closet. The kitchen has new Shaker cabinets, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The 1st floor has a half bathroom with tiled flooring and a new vanity as well as a...Welcome to 244 S 5th St! This 3 bed 1.5 bath, semi-detached townhome boasts 1,518 remodeled square feet. Walk into the living room and you will notice the vinyl plank flooring and ceiling fan. The 3-pane window allows for plenty of natural sunlight. The dining room has a new light fixture and a coat closet. The kitchen has new Shaker cabinets, granite countertops, tiled backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The 1st floor has a half bathroom with tiled flooring and a new vanity as well as a bonus room that leads to the backyard. Upstairs there is 2 spacious bedrooms with carpet flooring. The master bedroom has 4 closets to store plenty of clothes! The main bathroom has tiled flooring, a tub shower, a new vanity, and new light fixtures. The 2nd floor laundry room has some cabinetry and is conveniently located at the top of the steps. The 3rd floor bedroom is a great loft for storage or a kids bedroom/office! The exterior was not forgotten either. The front porch is painted, the back deck is stained and some of the siding and shutters have been replaced. There is 2 off-street parking spots in the back. The mechanicals are great too with forced air heat, a new porch roof, and upgraded electrical and plumbing. Don't miss your opportunity for this turnkey property in the heart of Columbia and schedule your showing today!
  1. Listed by Parker Wolfe • Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
    P: (717)-847-2044 pwolfe@primehome-realestate.com

Property Details for 244 South 5th Street

Tax ID Number
110-42240-0-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/21/2026 12:02 AM

Property Details for 244 South 5th Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PALA2081418
Days on Market7
Taxes$2,861 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1895
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF
CountyLancaster County
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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Building Information for 244 South 5th Street

Stories3Residences-Year Built1895Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

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Property Information for 244 South 5th Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
  • School District County ID: 300200397373
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $74,200
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $215
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $51,000
  • City Town Tax: $742
  • Land Assessed Value: $23,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $1,903
  • 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,518.00
  • 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
  • Parcel ID: 3994132
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone, Private, Public
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 244 South 5th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 20, 2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1929557284

$222,000

+7.9% / yr

Feb 20, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$222,000—
Feb 18, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

—
Feb 6, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$222,000—
Jan 19, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

—
Jan 11, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$233,000—
Jan 5, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$219,995—
Oct 10, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #255376654

$59,200

+5.1% / yr

Oct 10, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1002268677

$59,200—
Sep 24, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1002268677

—
Sep 23, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002268677

$64,900—
Jan 15, 2008

Expired

BRIGHT #1005764913

$79,900—
Aug 16, 2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005764913

$81,000—
May 18, 2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #158876512

$50,000

+6.4% / yr

Oct 5, 2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #95681125

$40,000—
Sep 27, 2001

Closed

BRIGHT #1005129951

$40,000—
Aug 14, 2001

Pending

BRIGHT #1005129951

—
May 8, 2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005129951

$42,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/20/2026

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1929557284

$222,000

+7.9% / yr

02/20/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$222,000
02/18/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

—
02/06/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$222,000
01/19/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

—
01/11/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$233,000
01/05/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2081418

$219,995
10/10/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #255376654

$59,200

+5.1% / yr

10/10/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1002268677

$59,200
09/24/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1002268677

—
09/23/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002268677

$64,900
01/15/2008

Expired

BRIGHT #1005764913

$79,900
08/16/2007

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005764913

$81,000
05/18/2005

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #158876512

$50,000

+6.4% / yr

10/05/2001

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #95681125

$40,000
09/27/2001

Closed

BRIGHT #1005129951

$40,000
08/14/2001

Pending

BRIGHT #1005129951

—
05/08/2001

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005129951

$42,900

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Public Records for 244 South 5th Street

Taxable ValueLand$23,200Additions$51,000Total$74,200
Tax Record2025$2,921 ($243 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,518 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,518 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1895ZoningHDRCountyLANCASTERAPN110-42240-0-0000

Schools near 244 South 5th Street

This home is within Columbia Borough School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Columbia Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Columbia Junior-Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Park El School
Public - K to 4
COLUMBIA MS TAYLOR CAMPUS
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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