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Property Description
Incredible opportunity! This versatile property has unlimited potential. The brick Victorian duplex has 3276 sq ft on 3 floors for light business and residential use. With soaring 11' ceilings, spacious rooms and touches of original historic charm throughout, this property lends itself to various configurations that include: residence with office(s), short-term rental, multi-family possibilities or full light business or full residential uses. It's location is within the tax opportunity zone, across from Locust Street Park, within steps of the main shopping & business area and walking/biking to River Park making it a highly attractive space in Columbia. Columbia is on the rise with multiple development projects, boutique shops, restaurants, breweries, antique shopping and outdoor recreation. The type of architecture is drawing property renovators and the overall appeal of the area is making Columbia a sought after place to live, work and enjoy. This is not to be passed over. Renovations have not been finalized so that the new owner can make the final use/design their own: What's been done: removal of partitioning to return the space to a single living/office space, repaired original trims, exposed brick in the dining room, addition of new powder room (incomplete) and new cabinetry and island in the kitchen, the second floor now enjoys space for a primary en suite, bedroom or sitting room with another multi use room and full bath. This floor has access to a porch and exterior stairs to the rear. The raising of the 3rd floor roof created contemporary loft-like space with a side porch. The property has potential for 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and/or office spaces. The interior has been completely repainted. Some systems are completely replaced/repaired while the A/C, baths, and finishing details remain incomplete to allow for a Buyer to reconfigure and design as desired. With a 2 car garage in the back, it makes for an incredible property in a great Columbia location. Priced to allow for finish work to be done. Don't miss this opportunity!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 523 Locust St
General
- Sold For: $260,000
- Taxes: $4,102 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Commercial
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2059504
- Added to Site: 464 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Flex, Professional, Other
Interior
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Restrooms: 6
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Private, Public
- Parking Type: On Street, Private Garage
Location
- Area: Columbia Boro (10511)
- Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
- County: Lancaster
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: N 5th St
- Driving Directions: 5th Street to Locust St, find the property across from Locust St Park.
- Location Details: Business District
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Roof: Composite, Pitched
- Ceiling Height: 10' to 12'
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Year Built: 1861
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 3
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 4
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 5
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 6
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 7
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 8
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 9
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Lot Features
- Property View: Park/Greenbelt, Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Rear Yard
- Zoning: COM/RES
- Lot Description: Irregular, Level, Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $79.37
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,757
- City/TownTax: $1,042
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $303
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $104,200
- Tax Amount: $4,102
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Investment: Yes
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Chadds Ford, Diane Lynn Runge
Sold by Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster, Kathryn Mardis
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Schools
Schools serving 523 Locust St
School District:Columbia Borough School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Columbia Junior-Senior High School 901 Ironville Pike, Columbia, PA 17512 | 9-12 | 0.8 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 523 Locust St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/13/2025
Sold
$260,000
-9.72%
MLS
4/30/2025
Price Increased
$288,000
1.05%
MLS
11/14/2024
Listed
$285,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
523 Locust Street, Columbia, PA 17512 (MLS# PALA2059504) is a Commercial property that was sold at $260,000 on June 13, 2025. Want to learn more about 523 Locust Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Columbia? You can browse all Columbia real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

