$237,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025

556 Union St Columbia, PA 17512

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,848 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this spacious, semi-detached 4 BD/1.5 BA home in the heart of Columbia Borough! This home features a large backyard, spacious kitchen, first floor laundry area, a welcoming front porch, backyard deck for entertaining, high ceilings & more! Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, parks, with easy access to major highways, this home is ideal for those seeking both convenience and charm. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ada Rivera

Home 1st Realty License #RM424646 Listed on: 03/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl Arroyo

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #AB068698

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,724

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,848 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Columbia Borough Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 110-87607-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,724

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: REFRIGERATOR, WASHER, DRYER
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 2, Upper 3
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to this spacious, semi-detached 4 BD/1.5 BA home in the heart of Columbia Borough! This home features a large backyard, spacious kitchen, first floor laundry area, a welcoming front porch, backyard deck for entertaining, high ceilings & more! Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, parks, with easy access to major highways, this home is ideal for those seeking both convenience and charm. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your showing today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1848
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1848
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1848
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 556

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: COLUMBIA BOROUGH
  • School District Key: 300200397373
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1831.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2724.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 110-87607-0-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1848
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/30/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLUMBIA BOROUGH

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2022
Closed on
Sep 29, 2022
Sold by
Galeano Elijah R and Galeano Sasha
Bought by
Ceparano Melissa
Seller's Agent
Sukie Ramos Suarez
Home 1st Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ada Rivera
Home 1st Realty
List Price
$177,500
Sold Price
$183,500
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
3.38%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$236,348

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,848
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.15%
Original Mortgage
$180,175
Outstanding Balance
$172,459
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$63,889

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Gonzalez Colon Diego and Colon Sanchez Milka
Bought by
Galeano Sasha and Galeano Elijah R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$8,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2018
Closed on
Sep 21, 2018
Sold by
Aj Home Solutions Llc
Bought by
Colon Sanchez Milka R and Gonzalez Colon Diego
Seller's Agent
James Fisher
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sukie Ramos Suarez
Home 1st Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$129,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.95%
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2018
Sold by
Gelco Communiyt Cu
Bought by
Aj Homes Solutions Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2018
Sold by
Clawges Judith
Bought by
Belco Community Cu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2006
Sold by
Attalla George S and Attalla Iman A
Bought by
Clawges James E and Clawges Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$82,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2005
Sold by
Foehlinger Sara R and Ansel Sylvia R
Bought by
Attalla George S and Attalla Iman A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,500
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $183,500 --
Deed $160,000 Realty Settlement Svcs Inc
Deed $129,000 None Available
Deed $52,500 Title Services
Sheriffs Deed $25,000 None Available
Deed $82,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $45,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,175 FHA
Previous Owner $8,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $157,102 FHA
Previous Owner $103,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $12,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $72,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $82,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $40,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $237,000 +5.3% $128 / Sq Ft
03/30/2025 03/30/25 For Sale $225,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2025 03/22/25 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $225,000 +22.6% $122 / Sq Ft
09/29/2022 09/29/22 Sold $183,500 +4.9% $99 / Sq Ft
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Price Changed $174,900 -1.5% $95 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 For Sale $177,500 +36.6% $96 / Sq Ft
08/28/2018 08/28/18 Sold $129,900 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
07/24/2018 07/24/18 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2018 07/24/18 For Sale $129,900 -- $83 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,586 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2024 $2,586 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2023 $2,586 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2022 $2,586 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2021 $2,586 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2020 $2,586 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2019 $2,542 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2018 $2,747 $69,200 $23,700 $45,500
2017 $2,970 $72,300 $16,900 $55,400
2016 $2,970 $72,300 $16,900 $55,400
2015 $848 $72,300 $16,900 $55,400
2014 $1,738 $72,300 $16,900 $55,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2065490

Bright MLS

APN: 110-87607-0-0000