$150,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2025

842 Houston St Columbia, PA 17512

2 Beds
1 Bath
656 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Electric Baseboard Heater

About This Home

As of October 2025

Offers due by 5PM today (9/9), Don't miss out! Affordable semi-detached home in a convenient location.
Features vinyl plank flooring on the first floor, with kitchen, bathroom, and laundry all on the main level. Upstairs offers 2 bedrooms with newer carpet. Recent updates include a newer roof and furnace. The property has a fenced backyard and siding in good condition. Rental income is $1,350/month over the past year, making this a solid investment opportunity. Good potential as an investment property or as a starter home. Don’t wait—schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Chan

(717) 309-4133 michaelchanrealtor@gmail.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA License #5000977 Listed on: 09/05/2025

Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA

Co-Listed By

Ting Wu

(570) 809-4442 wuting5236@gmail.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA License #RS369410

Last Buyer's Agent

Lana Cunningham

(717) 208-3250 lancasterhomesbylana@gmail.com Home 1st Realty License #RS374416

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,519

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Park Elementary School
  • Columbia Junior-Senior - Hill Campus Middle School
  • Columbia Junior-Senior - Hill Campus High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 110-66735-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,519

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 9/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Total Sq Ft: 984
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 656
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 228.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 656
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 328
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 328
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Metal Siding
  • 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
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Heat Pump - Gas Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: PARK
  • High School: COLUMBIA JUNIOR-SENIOR - HILL CAMPUS
  • Middle Or Junior School: COLUMBIA JUNIOR-SENIOR - HILL CAMPUS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1011.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1519.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 110-66735-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLUMBIA BOROUGH

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2025
Closed on
Oct 10, 2025
Sold by
Lu Yue Qin
Bought by
Newcomer Neishia Rae
Seller's Agent
Michael Chan
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
Buyer's Agent
Lana Cunningham
Home 1st Realty
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Views
35

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.01%
Original Mortgage
$10,000
Outstanding Balance
$10,000
Interest Rate
6.56%
Estimated Equity
$139,020

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 11, 2024
Closed on
Apr 29, 2024
Sold by
Riehls Taste Of Lancaster County Llc
Bought by
Lu Yue Qin
Seller's Agent
Parker Wolfe
Prime Home Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Yun Guhl
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$115,500
Premium/Discount to List
$500
0.43%
Views
58

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2019
Closed on
Oct 10, 2019
Sold by
Deck Tyler
Bought by
Riehl S Taste Of Lancaster County Llc
Seller's Agent
Tyler Deck
Keller Williams Elite
Buyer's Agent
Kerry Martin
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$57,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,900
-12.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.75%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2017
Closed on
Jun 29, 2017
Sold by
Miller Donald A and Miller Angela M
Bought by
Deck Tyler
Seller's Agent
Mick Kalata
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tyler Deck
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$39,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,900
-34.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2007
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Miller Donald A and Miller Angela M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Hurley Donna A
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1999
Sold by
Ginter James J
Bought by
Hurley Thomas D and Hurley Donna A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,437
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $150,000 Realty Settlement Services
Deed $115,500 Keystone Title
Deed $56,800 None Available
Deed $39,000 None Available
Deed $42,990 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $2,625 None Available
Warranty Deed $50,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $10,000 No Value Available
Open $145,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $49,437 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Sold $150,000 0.0% $229 / Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Sale $150,000 +29.9% $229 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Sold $115,500 +0.4% $176 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/16/2024 04/16/24 Pending -- -- --
04/11/2024 04/11/24 For Sale $115,000 +101.8% $175 / Sq Ft
10/10/2019 10/10/19 Sold $57,000 -12.2% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/28/2019 09/28/19 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2019 09/24/19 For Sale $64,900 +66.4% $84 / Sq Ft
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Sold $39,000 -34.9% $50 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/26/2017 05/26/17 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2017 02/06/17 For Sale $59,900 -- $77 / 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 $1,472 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2024 $1,472 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2023 $1,472 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2022 $1,472 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2021 $1,472 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2020 $1,472 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2019 $1,447 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2018 $375 $39,400 $17,100 $22,300
2016 $1,659 $40,400 $15,700 $24,700
2015 $474 $40,400 $15,700 $24,700
2014 $1,139 $40,400 $15,700 $24,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2075826

Bright MLS

APN: 110-66735-0-0000