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Sold for $279,000
  • $279,000

    142 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

    3beds
    1,214sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1879
    2,614 Square Feet Lot
    $279,600 Zestimate®
    $230/sqft
    $1,762 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $279,600

    $266,000 - $294,000

    $1,762/mo

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    What's special

    Historic facadeSingle-floor livingPeaceful low-upkeep retreatPrivacy-fenced backyardUpdated kitchen
    **Offer in hand, and an offer deadline has been set for September 18th, 7PM** Discover the ease of single-floor living in this beautifully renovated downtown home. The main level offers everything you need day-to-day: a bright, open living area, an updated kitchen, a full bath, and a convenient bedroom with laundry just steps away - no stairs required for daily life. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a half bath offer flexible space for visiting family, hobbies, or a home office. Location is a real highlight here: you're just a third of a mile from Southern Market, the Marriott, and the future site of Willow Valley's Mosaic tower, with the heart of downtown dining, shopping, and arts all within easy walking distance - perfect for enjoying an active lifestyle without needing a car for every errand. Outside, a privacy-fenced backyard provides a peaceful, low-upkeep retreat, and the home's historic facade adds timeless charm. Give yourself peace of mind with all-new mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, and HVAC), a new roof, and new windows throughout - so you can move in and truly relax. Don't miss this opportunity for comfortable, low-maintenance living in the heart of downtown Lancaster.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Ben Esh 717-344-4480,

    Astoria Realty Advisors LLC

    Bought with:

    Lacey Swanson, RS338256

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2095160MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Description: Percent Finished: 0.0
    • Area: 475
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall
    • Flooring: Vinyl
    • Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Clad
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Unfinished,Concrete
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,689
    • Total interior livable area: 1,214 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,214
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Free, Public, On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Patio
    • Exterior features: Play Area, Sidewalks
    • Pool features: None
    • Fencing: Wood
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City, Trees/Woods
    • Frontage length: Road Frontage: 20
    Lot
    • Size: 2,614 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20 x 110
    • Features: Level, Rear Yard, Downtown
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 3334228200000
    • Zoning: RESIENTIAL
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Materials
    • Brick, Masonry
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1879
    • Major remodel year: 2026

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Fire Alarm
    • Subdivision: Southeast Lancaster
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Lancaster
    • Municipality: LANCASTER CITY

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $230/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $58,100
    • Annual tax amount: $2,470
    • Date on market: 9/17/2026
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
    • Exclusions: All Appliances In The Home
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Road surface type: Black Top

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/23/2026Sold$279,000$230/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2095160 Report a problem
    9/21/2026Pending sale$279,000$230/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2095160 Report a problem
    9/17/2026Listed for sale$279,000+211.7%$230/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2095160 Report a problem
    9/13/2024Listing removed$1,745-3%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    6/25/2024Price change$1,799-4.6%$1/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/24/2024Listed for rent$1,885$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/15/2024Sold$89,500+72.1%$74/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/4/2019Sold$52,000-5.3%$43/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/9/2019Price change$54,900-8.3%$45/sqft
    Source: Edgar M. Wright, Realtor #PALA132886 Report a problem
    7/24/2019Price change$59,900-4.2%$49/sqft
    Source: Edgar M. Wright, Realtor #PALA132886 Report a problem
    6/22/2019Price change$62,500-3.8%$51/sqft
    Source: Edgar M. Wright, Realtor #PALA132886 Report a problem
    5/17/2019Listed for sale$65,000+44.8%$54/sqft
    Source: Edgar M. Wright, Realtor #PALA132886 Report a problem
    11/10/2010Listing removed$44,900$37/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #157885 Report a problem
    6/17/2010Listed for sale$44,900+12.5%$37/sqft
    Source: Visual Tour #157885 Report a problem
    4/4/2010Listing removed$39,900$33/sqft
    Source: Kingsway Realty #157885 Report a problem
    2/17/2010Price change$39,900-11.1%$33/sqft
    Source: Kingsway Realty #157885 Report a problem
    12/10/2009Listed for sale$44,900$37/sqft
    Source: Kingsway Realty #157885 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026$2,401 +3.3%$58,100
    2025$2,323 +1.1%$58,100
    2024$2,299 +1.7%$58,100
    2023$2,260 +4.3%$58,100
    2022$2,166 $58,100
    2021$2,166 +1180.8%$58,100
    2020$169 -91.9%$58,100
    2019$2,088 +1134.6%$58,100
    2018$169 -92.1%$58,100 +24.4%
    2017$2,145 +0.9%$46,700
    2016$2,125 +14.6%$46,700
    2015$1,855 $46,700
    2014$1,855 $46,700
    2013-- $46,700
    2012-- $46,700
    2011-- $46,700
    2010-- $46,700
    2009-- $46,700
    2007-- $46,700
    2006-- $46,700
    2005-- $46,700
    2004-- $46,700
    2003-- $46,700
    2002-- $46,700
    2000-- $46,700
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Mussertown

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: George Washington
    • Middle: Jackson
    • High: Mccaskey H.s.
    • 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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