Welcome home to scenic river town living! This right sized brick home offers just the right blend of classic and modern, where the kitchen's granite counters lead to the window that overlooks the cozy backyard patio and garden, covered porches invite you into the perfect for hosting small gatherings, while still allowing for plenty of privacy upstairs. Living here, you're literally right around the corner from everything you'd want in town, from the library, to the park, a variety of shops and restaurants, the Columbia Market House, the Columbia Crossing River Trails Center which leads to places to hike, bike, and boat on the Susquehanna River! Call today to see this one in person, and when you're done, take a little time to explore the all this historic town has to offer, you'll find it pretty easy to see yourself becoming part of this friendly community!
Sold for $185,000
$185,000
556 Walnut St, Columbia, PA 17512
4beds
1,310sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1930
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$191,100 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$1,559 Estimated rent
Home value
$191,100
$180,000 - $203,000
$1,559/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 12, 2025 at 07:00am
Listed by:
Jason Burkholder 717-371-0557,
Hometown Property Sales
Bought with:
Chuck Honabach, RS334125
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2072670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features, Dining Area, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,310
- Total interior livable area: 1,310 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,310
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Board
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 1106884400000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Cable Connected, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Broadband, Cable, DSL
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Columbia
- Subdivision: Columbia Borough
- Municipality: COLUMBIA BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $185,000+5.7%$141/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2072670 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Pending sale | $175,000$134/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2072670 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000+37.3%$134/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2072670 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2020 | Sold | $127,450+2%$97/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2020 | Pending sale | $124,900$95/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty #PALA158464 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,110 +5.4% | $53,600 |
| 2024 | $2,003 | $53,600 |
| 2023 | $2,003 | $53,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17512
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park El SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10COLUMBIA MS HILL CAMPUSGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Columbia Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Columbia - Taylor Campus
- High: Columbia Junior-senior - Hill Campus
- District: Columbia Borough
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Lancaster County
- Columbia
- 17512
- 556 Walnut St