568 Chestnut St

$460,000
Price
3
Beds
3,360 Sq. Ft.
$137 / Sq. Ft.
3,360
Sq. Ft.
$137
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Rare opportunity! This stately stone Georgian 2.5-story detached home stands proudly on one of the most desirable blocks in Columbia. Set on an expansive, perfectly level corner lot of nearly half an acre, the residence has undergone an extensive renovation that blends timeless architectural detail with modern comfort. Enter through the wide, elegant foyer, where the sweeping curved staircase immediately captures your attention—an architectural centerpiece that sets the tone for the entire home....Rare opportunity! This stately stone Georgian 2.5-story detached home stands proudly on one of the most desirable blocks in Columbia. Set on an expansive, perfectly level corner lot of nearly half an acre, the residence has undergone an extensive renovation that blends timeless architectural detail with modern comfort. Enter through the wide, elegant foyer, where the sweeping curved staircase immediately captures your attention—an architectural centerpiece that sets the tone for the entire home. To the right of the foyer, the formal living room features a handsome stone fireplace. Just beyond, a bright four-season sunroom provides the perfect retreat for reading or enjoying quiet moments throughout the year. To the left of the foyer, the formal dining room offers a welcoming space ideal for holiday gatherings. A nearby home office with built-ins adds convenience for today’s work-from-home lifestyle. The renovated kitchen showcases new cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, updated flooring, and modern countertops, creating a fresh and functional workspace. A convenient half bath completes the first floor. Upstairs, the second floor features three spacious bedrooms, each with deep closets and accessed from a large, sunlit landing. The hall bath includes a new tub/shower, vanity, and flooring. The primary bedroom boast a large closet, a dressing area, and an ensuite bath. Hardwood flooring enhances the foyer, living and dining rooms, staircase, and all bedrooms. The lower level provides an inviting extension of the living space with a family room featuring abundant lighting and a wet bar—perfect for movie nights or watching the game with friends and family. The bright, cheerful laundry room includes a washer and dryer for added convenience. Outdoors, the perfectly level lot is ideal for backyard fun of all types, from entertaining to play. The flagstone patio offers a charming setting to enjoy a cozy fire on a cool evening. Completing the property is a matching stone two-car garage, keeping vehicles warm, dry, and protected year-round. Additional updates include a updated 200-amp electric service, newer central air and modern, efficient gas heating, ensuring comfort and reliability. Graceful, grand, and meticulously updated, this exceptional home offers the perfect combination of historic elegance, modern upgrades, abundant space, and a standout lot in one of Columbia’s finest locations. Just a short walk to Columbia's thriving downtown, including restaurants, craft breweries, shops and the Northwest River Trail.
  1. Listed by Jeffery J Seibert • Keller Williams Elite
    P: (717)-684-5678 jeffseibert@kw.com
  2. Listed by Megan Seibert • Keller Williams Elite
    P: (717)-587-5275 megan@seibertmotter.com

Property Details for 568 Chestnut Street

Tax ID Number
110-49242-0-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Georgian
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/11/2025 12:03 PM

Property Details for 568 Chestnut Street

StatusPending
MLS #PALA2079710
Days on Market10
Taxes$9,835 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1932
Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF
CountyLancaster County

Location

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Building Information for 568 Chestnut Street

Stories-Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 20,038 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,093 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,273

Property Taxes

$820

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 568 Chestnut Street

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
  • School District County ID: 300200397373
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: PARK (LANCASTER PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: COLUMBIA JUNIOR-SENIOR - HILL CAMPUS (LANCASTER PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 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
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $255,000
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $742
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $212,500
  • City Town Tax: $2,550
  • Land Assessed Value: $42,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $6,543
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # 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: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
Room 10
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
Room 11
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
Room 13
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Wet Bar, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
Room 14
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2025
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,360.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,280.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,620.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Slate, Metal
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Outside Entrance
  • Basement Finished Percent: 75.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100' x 200'
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Level, Not In Development, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Road Frontage Length: 300.00
  • Parcel ID: 3994445
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Gas, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Screens, Storm
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 568 Chestnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2079710

Nov 26, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PALA2079710

Nov 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2079710

$460,000
Jun 30, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674964330

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2079710

11/26/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PALA2079710

11/21/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2079710

$460,000
06/30/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #674964330

$235,000

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Public Records for 568 Chestnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$42,500Additions$212,500Total$255,000
Tax Record2025$10,040 ($837 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,280 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,580 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt700 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,038 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932ZoningLDRCountyLANCASTERAPN110-49242-0-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 568 Chestnut 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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