838 Houston St
Columbia, PA 17512
3 bd 3 ba 1,305 sqft Built 1900 Lot 1,742 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$170,000
Dec 17, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Sold | $170,000 | MLS #PALA2007034 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Listed | $189,000 | MLS #PALA2007034 |
| Jul 29, 2014 | Sold | $59,900 | Public Record |
| Feb 27, 2014 | Listing removed | $59,900 | Keystone |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Listed | $59,900 | MLS #212412 |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Listing removed | $59,900 | Keystone |
| Sep 19, 2013 | Listed | $59,900 | MLS #212363 |
| Sep 7, 2013 | Listing removed | $62,900 | Keystone |
| Apr 6, 2013 | Listed | $62,900 | MLS #205211 |
| Jun 17, 2004 | Sold | $64,900 | Public Record |
| Jun 2, 1992 | Sold | $53,900 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,400 | $19,900 | $115,300 | $4,480 |
| 2025 | $95,400 | $19,900 | $115,300 | $4,539 |
| 2024 | $95,400 | $19,900 | $115,300 | $4,308 |
| 2023 | $95,400 | $19,900 | $115,300 | $4,308 |
| 2022 | $40,900 | $19,900 | $60,800 | $2,272 |
| 2021 | $40,900 | $19,900 | $60,800 | $2,272 |
| 2019 | $40,900 | $19,900 | $60,800 | $2,233 |
| 2018 | $40,900 | $19,900 | $60,800 | $2,414 |
| 2017 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,670 |
| 2016 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,632 |
| 2015 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,596 |
| 2014 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,542 |
| 2013 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,453 |
| 2012 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,432 |
| 2011 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,391 |
| 2010 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,325 |
| 2009 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,325 |
| 2008 | $51,200 | $13,800 | $65,000 | $2,220 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
townhomes
Stories
3
Beds
3
Baths
3
Living area
1,305 sqft
Lot size
1,742 sqft
ZIP code
17512
City
Columbia
Street
Houston St
Coordinates
40.03505, -76.49241
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,958
Gross rental yield
13.82%
Implied cap rate
8.98%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 838 Houston St last sell?
838 Houston St most recently sold on Dec 17, 2021 for $170,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 838 Houston St?
The most recent total assessment for 838 Houston St (year 2026) is $115,300 with $4,480 in property tax.
How does 838 Houston St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 32.2% below the last sale price of $170,000.
When was 838 Houston St built?
838 Houston St was built in 1900.
How does 838 Houston St compare to others on Houston St?
We track 8 other properties on Houston St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Houston St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 838 Houston St?
838 Houston St is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 1,305 sqft, 1,742 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 838 Houston St a flip candidate?
No — 838 Houston St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 838 Houston St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 838 Houston St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.3%
Implied 1-yr
+5.3%
2026 Q3
$336.5K
2026 Q4
$340.6K
ZIP 17512 — Median Price History + Forecast
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