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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
$481,925$255 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $460,000 on Sep 4, 2025

888 CHESTNUT ST

COLUMBIA, PA 17512
5
Beds
3 / 2
Baths
1,888 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
11
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$482K
$407K low$556K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$460,000 · Sep 4, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,413 (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.$173,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$173,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 414 ft²

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 · 2.4 mi
M
Pequea Valley Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Pequea Valley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 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

888 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.

  • Worth more than 85% of homes in Columbia 17512
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Columbia 17512
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Columbia 17512
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Columbia 17512

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$133K$731K

This home is worth more than 85% 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.

Estimated value$481,925
CheaperTypical $310,097Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$255
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,888 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,573 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 888 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia 17512Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$481,92585% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25583% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,888 ft²69% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac41% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than191037% of homes15% of homes

About 888 Chestnut St

How much is 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA is $481,925 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $407,488 to $556,362. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA last sell?

888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA last sold on Sep 4, 2025 for $460,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA?

888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,888 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA built?

888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA?

888 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.

How does 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA compare to other homes in Columbia 17512?

Among the 5,981 homes in Columbia 17512, it is worth more than 85% of them ($481,925 against a typical $310,097), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($255 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,888 ft² against a typical 1,573 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1910 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 72% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 888 Chestnut St, Columbia, PA was $3,413. The county assessed it at $173,300.

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