1780 COLUMBIA AVE Columbia, PA 17512
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Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Five Or More Units
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID PALA2094824
Available Date 2026-09-10
Annual Tax Amount $2,308
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 3.300 Acres
Acres 3.3
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Five Or More Units
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Zoned C-1 Neighborhood Commercial, the site is subject to a zoning variance application (filed March 2026, pending township action) to accommodate a fully multifamily residential use. Current ownership has developed a full architectural concept for the site: a modern-farmhouse-inspired community of two, 3-story residential buildings totaling 54 to 66 apartment units, complemented by approximately 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail, 90 to 120 parking spaces, a landscaped stormwater amenity pond, a playground, and a connective walking path. Full concept renderings and site plan available upon request.
The site's engineering runway is substantial. A Final Land Development Plan previously advanced through West Hempfield Township and Lancaster County Planning Commission review, with all modification and waiver requests resolved. A PCSM stormwater narrative and PAG-02 NPDES permit are complete, and an independent Site Access Evaluation confirms Level of Service A onto Columbia Avenue with no turn lane warranted (AADT ≈ 15,257). Public water (Columbia Water) and sewer (Lancaster Area Sewer Authority) are at the road, gas is provided by UGI, and electric by PP&L, with 6" fire and 2" domestic water service already tapped to the site.
This offering is best suited to an experienced, well-capitalized multifamily developer prepared to finalize the pending entitlements and bring a 60-plus unit community to a submarket where workforce and attainable rental housing remains undersupplied relative to demand. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitting status, and development feasibility. A complete due-diligence package; engineering set, recorded easement documentation, traffic study, and concept plans is available to qualified buyers upon request. Don't miss the opportunity!
Location
State PA
County Lancaster
Area West Hempfield Twp (10530)
Zoning C-1
Interior
Hot Water None
Heating None
Cooling None
Heat Source None
Exterior
Utilities Available Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Access N
View Pasture, Valley
Street Surface Black Top
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits
Road Frontage State
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Corner, Level, Partly Wooded
Sewer Public Hook/Up Avail
Water Public Hook-up Available
New Construction Y
Schools
Elementary Schools Farmdale
Middle Schools Centerville
High Schools Hempfield Senior
School District Hempfield
Others
Tax ID 300-90999-0-0000
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS
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