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$85,000 -$14,900 (-14.91%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 896 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 days ago
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Investor Opportunity - Columbia Borough This two-story semi-detached home in Columbia Borough presents a unique investment opportunity for those ready to take on a major renovation project. Property has been condemned due to structural damage and is being sold as-is for cash only. No financing or inspections will be permitted. Interested buyers must sign a waiver prior to entering the property. Located just minutes from the Susquehanna River Trail, Turkey Hill Experience, Columbia Kettle Works, and local antique shops, this property sits in a convenient and desirable area with strong potential once restored. Documents detailing the property's condition and extent of the damage are available for review. Cash buyers and experienced investors only.

Full Property Details for 290 S 5th St

General

  • Price: $85,000
  • Taxes: $2,036 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PALA2078240
  • Updated: 1/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Interior Features: Attic, Carpet, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Window Treatments
  • Appliances: Microwave, Water Heater
  • Flooring: Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: Columbia Boro (10511)
  • Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
  • County: LANCASTER
  • Subdivision: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
  • Driving Directions: Head West on Route 30, take the Columbia exit, turn left at the light and proceed down 3rd street. Turn left at the light at 3rd and Locust and follow Locust until it becomes Columbia Ave. Follow Columbia Ave and turn right on Union Street, then turn left onto 5th street and the home is on the right towards the end of the block.

School Information

  • School District: Columbia Borough
  • Middle School: Columbia Junior-Senior - Hill Campus
  • High School: Columbia Junior-Senior - Hill Campus

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Construction: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partial, Unfinished
  • Foundation: Other
  • Windows: Replacement
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 896
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 896 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 896 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $94.87
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,354
  • City/TownTax: $528
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $153
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $52,800
  • Tax Amount: $2,036
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 896

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Some personal property

Listed by Keller Williams Elite, Debby Stahl

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Schools serving 290 S 5th St

School District:Columbia Borough School District
NameGradesDistance
Columbia Junior-Senior High School
901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512
9-121.2 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 290 S 5th St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/12/2026
Price Reduced
$85,000
-14.91%
MLS
11/18/2025
Listed
$99,900
37.47%
MLS
1/30/2019
Sold
$72,672
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Tax History for 290 S 5th St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,079
5%
$52,800
—
2024
$1,973
—
$52,800
—
2023
$1,973
—
$52,800
—
2022
$1,973
—
$52,800
—
2021
$1,973
—
$52,800
—
2020
$1,973
2%
$52,800
—
2019
$1,939
-7%
$52,800
—
2018
$2,096
-11%
$52,800
-8%
2017
$2,345
1%
$57,100
—
2016
$2,312
1%
$57,100
—
2015
$2,280
2%
$57,100
—
2014
$2,233
—
$57,100
—
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290 S 5th Street, Columbia, PA 17512 (MLS# PALA2078240) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 290 S 5th Street is currently listed for $85,000 and was received on November 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 290 S 5th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Columbia? You can browse all Columbia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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