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Key Details
Sold Price $420,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,429 sqft
Price per Sqft $94
Subdivision Columbia Borough
MLS Listing ID PALA174630
Sold Date 06/11/21
Style Converted Dwelling,Colonial,Federal
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,429
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1795
Annual Tax Amount $8,782
Tax Year 2021
Lot Size 0.480 Acres
Acres 0.48
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Prepare to be AMAZED by this rare & charming home that is lovingly maintained in its almost 225 year old history! Only owned by 5 families maintaining the historic uniqueness. Constructed in 1795, seldom does such a property of historic interest grace the market. Built by William Wright, a financier of the first bridge across the Susquehanna, nephew of Susanna Wright (Wright's Ferry Mansion, Columbia an adjoining property), grandson of one of the founders of the community of Columbia. It is known that William Wright, was a Quaker and fervent abolitionist, was perhaps the first to suggest a system and concert of action among the friends of the slaves to help them in their flight from southern bondage to a land of freedom by establishing a number of stations, along this route, where friends could direct and pass the fugitives from one friend to another. Hence it came to be known as the Underground Railroad, as stated in the History of Lancaster by Ellis and Evans, County, 1883. This dwelling has long been believed to be a "stop" on the Underground Railroad and has become the home of John Q Denny - one of the groups of men who set fire to the 4th bridge across the Susquehanna to keep Confederate Forces on the western shore which set up battle of Gettysburg, 1863. This time capsule home has originally faced the river but as the town developed the back became the front. It features an enviable setting of the Federal Period that has been retained in the original 1795 section of the home and most of the original structure is there, with one of the best Chippendale Flying Staircase west of Philadelphia, from the moldings and mantels to the floors and walls and locks and keys! Despite all the changes made to the dwelling, windows, mantles, and pocket doors are intact from the late 1800's renovation. The recently renovated includes soft pine flooring from France, a modern kitchen, and an additional 1st-floor bedroom and full bath. Three-story brick, 6 bedroom suite, situated in a picturesque neighborhood, and directly next door to Wright Ferry Mansion Museum and walking trails, it features a spacious level yard, pristine original wide-hardwood floors. Close to almost everything and still feels tucked away on a quiet tree-lined street. If these walls could talk - imagine the stories it could share! Have you ever wanted to own a piece of history? NOW is your chance! Schedule your exclusive showing today!
Location
State PA
County Lancaster
Area Columbia Boro (10511)
Zoning DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL
Direction East
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room, Half Bath
Basement Full, Workshop, Walkout Stairs, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump
Main Level Bedrooms 1
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), Additional Stairway, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Wood Floors
Hot Water Oil
Heating Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling Central A/C, Other
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Brick
Equipment Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Features Built In
Garage Spaces 3.0
Water Access N
View Garden/Lawn, River
Accessibility 2+ Access Exits
Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Landscaping, Private
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Converted Dwelling, Colonial, Federal
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type High,9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
High Schools Columbia
School District Columbia Borough
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 110-49221-0-0000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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