Welcome to 137 S. Duke Street--an exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful updated brick townhome in the heart of sought-after Lancaster. This light filled home blends timeless character with modern comfort, offering 2+Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, and soaring 9-foot ceilings that create an open, inviting feel throughout. A spacious great room flows seemlessly into the stunning kitchen and breakfast area, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island, custom soft-close cabinetry, and two pantries--perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The adjoining large breakfast rooms overlooks your private terraced garden, a rare city retreat with multiple seating areas beneath a magnificent 200-year old Chinese Elm. The garden path leads to your private, oversized one-car garage. Upstairs, a versatile loft offers flexible space for a home office or additional bedroom that can easily be finished into a 3rd bedroom with potential for additional full bath. There's also a beautifully renovated hall bath featuring a double vanity and glass walk-in shower, convenient laundry room, large linen closet, and a bright, airy primary bedroom. A dedicated study provides the perfect work-from-home retreat and offers access access to the third floor, where you'll find a spacious second bedroom with exposed brick and dormers windows, adding charm and character. Additional highlights include a dry-locked lower level with abundant storage, cedar closet, and a radon system already in place. Located just blocks from Penn Square, Central Market, Southern Market, and the Fulton Theatre, this home offers the very best of Lancaster city living--where historic charm meets everyday convenience. Schedule your private showing today to experience the charm, lifestyle, and unmatched ofpopular Old Town Lancaster this home uniquely offers.
Sold for $429,000
$429,000
137 S Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
2beds
1,544sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$432,000 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$1,957 Estimated rent
Home value
$432,000
$410,000 - $454,000
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Quartz countertopsLight filled homeCustom soft-close cabinetryCedar closetPrivate oversized one-car garagePrivate terraced gardenLarge center island
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Marilyn R Berger Shank 717-468-0407,
Keller Williams Elite,
Co-Listing Agent: Amy Harris 717-224-0058,
Keller Williams Elite
Bought with:
Brenda Altenderfer, RS358203
Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2083976
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Upper
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 9
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 10
Foyer
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 X 5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 11
Laundry
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 19
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 14
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 12
Storage room
- Features: Cedar Closet(s)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Storage room
- Level: Lower
Study
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,544
- Total interior livable area: 1,544 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,544
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Storage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 2,614 sqft
- Features: Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3337484000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Subdivision: Old Town Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $429,000+2.2%$278/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2083976 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Pending sale | $419,900$272/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2083976 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $419,900+9.1%$272/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2083976 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Listing removed | $2,700$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $2,700-4.4%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $2,825-4.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,950$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2022 | Sold | $385,000-4.9%$249/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2011922 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2022 | Pending sale | $405,000$262/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2011922 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $405,000-3.5%$262/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2011922 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2021 | Listing removed | $419,900$272/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2003890 Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2021 | Price change | $419,900-0.7%$272/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2003890 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2021 | Price change | $423,000-0.5%$274/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2003890 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2021 | Price change | $425,000-0.5%$275/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2003890 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2021 | Price change | $427,000-0.5%$277/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2003890 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2021 | Price change | $429,000-2.3%$278/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2003890 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $439,000+51.4%$284/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2003890 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2017 | Sold | $290,000-4.9%$188/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2017 | Price change | $305,000-4.4%$198/sqft |
Source: Puffer/Morris R E Inc. #267713 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2017 | Listed for sale | $319,000+43.4%$207/sqft |
Source: Puffer/Morris R E Inc. #267713 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2008 | Sold | $222,500+68.6%$144/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2008 | Sold | $132,000+1.6%$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2008 | Listed for sale | $129,900+2880.7%$84/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #132227 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2008 | Sold | $4,358-96.2%$3/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2000 | Sold | $115,000$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,090 +1.1% | $227,300 |
| 2024 | $8,994 +1.7% | $227,300 |
| 2023 | $8,843 +4.3% | $227,300 |
| 2022 | $8,475 | $227,300 |
| 2021 | $8,475 +1180.8% | $227,300 |
| 2020 | $662 -91.9% | $227,300 |
| 2019 | $8,169 +1134.6% | $227,300 |
| 2018 | $662 -87% | $227,300 +105% |
| 2017 | $5,094 +0.9% | $110,900 |
| 2016 | $5,047 +26.9% | $110,900 |
| 2015 | $3,978 | $110,900 |
| 2014 | $3,978 | $110,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $110,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $110,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $110,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $110,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $110,900 +15.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $96,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Musser Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fulton El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
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