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Last sold for $235,130 on Sep 26, 2019

491 CHESTNUT ST

COLUMBIA, PA 17512
0
Baths
0.46 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$235,130 · Sep 26, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,261 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$64,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$64,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.46
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Salisbury Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.0 mi
M
Pequea Valley Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi
H
Pequea Valley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Pequea Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17512These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.63

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,516
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,106 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,226
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,909
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

491 Chestnut St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Columbia 17512

How it measures up in Columbia 17512

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Columbia 17512.

Lot size0.46 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

How 491 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia 17512Lancaster County
Lot sizebigger than0.46 ac78% of homes68% of homes

About 491 Chestnut St

When did 491 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA last sell?

491 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA last sold on Sep 26, 2019 for $235,130, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 491 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA?

491 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA is assigned to Salisbury Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Pequea Valley Intermediate School (middle), rated D+; Pequea Valley High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Pequea Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on 491 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 491 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA was $1,261. The county assessed it at $64,000.

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