Turnkey 3-unit Investment opportunity in Lancaster City’s Ross neighborhood! Conveniently located directly across from Penn Medicine’s Lancaster General Hospital. The property consists of a 4-bed 1-bath home and 2 studio apartments in the rear of the building. All units have separate utilities and tenants pay their own heat, hot water and unit electric.
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
138 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602
6beds
3baths
1,996sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1887
-- sqft lot
$385,300 Zestimate®
$175/sqft
$1,617 Estimated rent
Home value
$385,300
$362,000 - $408,000
$1,617/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luis Ortega 717-587-6515,
Weichert Realtors - The Ortega Group
Bought with:
Chuck Honabach, RS334125
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2046838
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 451
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Water Dispenser, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Efficiency, Floor Plan - Traditional, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchenette, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Windows
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,447
- Total interior livable area: 1,996 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, Unassigned, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Exterior features: Lighting, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Street
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
- Features: Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3364273300000
- Zoning: RESIENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stucco, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Composition,Rubber
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
- Major remodel year: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Fire Escape
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $175/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,640
- Date on market: 2/12/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: All Appliances Currently In Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2025 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Price change | $2,000+17.6%$1/sqft |
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| 3/19/2024 | Sold | $350,000+7.7%$175/sqft |
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| 2/17/2024 | Pending sale | $325,000$163/sqft |
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| 2/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $325,000+24.5%$163/sqft |
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| 11/26/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 11/28/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/20/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 3/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/1/2021 | Sold | $261,000-13%$131/sqft |
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| 2/25/2021 | Price change | $1,700+6.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,600$1/sqft |
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| 12/23/2020 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,600+10.3%$1/sqft |
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| 11/22/2020 | Listing removed | $300,000$150/sqft |
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| 11/10/2020 | Pending sale | $300,000$150/sqft |
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| 9/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $300,000+7.2%$150/sqft |
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| 9/19/2019 | Listing removed | $279,900$140/sqft |
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| 9/3/2019 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$140/sqft |
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| 8/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $289,900+107.8%$145/sqft |
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| 1/30/2019 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 12/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 10/23/2018 | Listing removed | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
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| 6/2/2006 | Sold | $139,500+103.6%$70/sqft |
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| 7/11/2001 | Sold | $68,500$34/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,087 +1.1% | $127,200 |
| 2024 | $5,033 +1.7% | $127,200 |
| 2023 | $4,949 +4.3% | $127,200 |
| 2022 | $4,743 | $127,200 |
| 2021 | $4,743 +1180.8% | $127,200 |
| 2020 | $370 -91.9% | $127,200 |
| 2019 | $4,571 +1207.6% | $127,200 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $350 -90.5% | $120,100 +49.4% |
| 2017 | $3,693 +0.9% | $80,400 |
| 2016 | $3,659 +32.3% | $80,400 |
| 2015 | $2,766 | $80,400 |
| 2014 | $2,766 | $80,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $80,400 +12.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $71,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $71,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $71,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $71,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ross
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ross El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: School District Of Lancaster
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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