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    • $279,000

    142 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

    3beds
    1,214sqft
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    $1,904/mo
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    Townhouse
    Built in 1879
    2,614 Square Feet Lot
    $271,200 Zestimate®
    $230/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Single-floor livingPeaceful low-upkeep retreatPrivacy-fenced backyardUpdated kitchen
    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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    Listed by:

    Ben Esh 717-344-4480,

    Astoria Realty Advisors LLC 7174256264

    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

        Estimated market value

        $271,200

        $258,000 - $285,000

        $1,945/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        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
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Mussertown

        Getting around

        96 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        57 / 100
        Bikeable

        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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