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Property Description
Welcome to this ADORABLE 1400 Sq. Ft. Townhome in the heart of Downtown Columbia. When you enter you will notice the Sprawling open 1st floor. Offering an Abundance of Natural Light. The large well lit Living Room area offers plenty of space for entertaining. Just beyond is an equally large Dining Room, offering even more space for a large family gathering. The updated Galley Kitchen offers stunning Granite countertops & a 6 Burner Gas Stove. Past the Kitchen is your Stackable Washer & Dryer. Along with a half bath. On the 2nd floor there is a spacious Primary Bedroom, along with a room that would be perfect for a Nursery/Office/Gaming/Craft Room. On the 3rd floor you have a very large Private Bedroom. Great for seclusion. Outside there is a PARKING PAD!! If you live in any Urban environment, you know how important Parking is!! The location is excellent! You are on a dead end street. Just a few blocks away from Rt 30. And minutes away from all major routes. Walking distance to Columbia River Park and access to the Northwest River Trail. And just a short distance to Chickies Rock Park, Columbia Market House, several antique stores, and an abundance of restaurants. This home is move-in ready and waiting for you to add your personal touch.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 20 S 5th St
General
- Price: $189,900
- Taxes: $3,328 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2081658
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Bathroom 2
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other, Street Lights
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Stone Driveway
- Parking Type: On Street, Other, Off Street, Driveway
Location
- Area: Columbia Boro (10511)
- Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
- County: LANCASTER
- Subdivision: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
- Driving Directions: From Lancaster, follow Columbia Ave (RT. 462), West to Cherry St. Turn left. Follow to S. 5th, turn right. Property sits on the left hand side.
School Information
- School District: Columbia Borough
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Brick Front
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,400
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,400 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,400 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $135.64
- Assessment Year: 2025
- Tax w/Assessment: $86,300
- Tax Amount: $3,328
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1400
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Listed by RE/MAX Evolved, Dana Guyer
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Schools
Schools serving 20 S 5th St
School District:Columbia Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Park El School 50 South 6th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 | K-4 | 0.1 mi |
Columbia Ms Hill Campus 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512 | 7-8 | 0.9 mi |
Columbia Junior-Senior High School 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512 | 9-12 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 20 S 5th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/11/2026
Listed
$189,900
46.08%
MLS
6/15/2018
Sold
$130,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 20 S 5th St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,398
5%
$86,300
—
2024
$3,225
—
$86,300
—
2023
$3,225
—
$86,300
—
2022
$3,225
—
$86,300
—
2021
$3,225
—
$86,300
—
2020
$3,225
69%
$86,300
66%
2019
$1,913
-7%
$52,100
—
2018
$2,068
-3%
$52,100
—
2017
$2,140
1%
$52,100
—
2016
$2,110
1%
$52,100
—
2015
$2,081
2%
$52,100
—
2014
$2,037
—
$52,100
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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20 S 5th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 (MLS# PALA2081658) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 20 S 5th Street is currently listed for $189,900 and was received on January 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 20 S 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Columbia? You can browse all Columbia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

