Check out this lovely 3 bedroom brick colonial in a prime location of west end Lancaster. This gem offers hardwood flooring, custom built-in shelving, ornate storage areas, detached brick garage, and a formal dining room. As we are nearing fall, cozy up to the wood burning, brick fireplace in the living room with a glass of wine and a good book. Entertain friends, in walking distance to the city or in the lower level, finished family room. Sip coffee on your adorable patio or covered front porch. This home offers a sophisticated charm you won't see anywhere else. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
231 S West End Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
3beds
1,671sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$286,100 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$1,745 Estimated rent
Home value
$286,100
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Wood burning brick fireplaceCustom built-in shelvingDetached brick garageAdorable patioCovered front porchBrick colonialOrnate storage areas
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael Fabie 717-577-0917,
Elite Property Sales, LLC
Bought with:
Shane Laucks, RS340729
Inch & Co. Real Estate, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2074776
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - LED, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Formal Dining Room, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - Pendants, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - LED, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 23
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - LED, Lighting - Wall sconces, Pantry, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 7
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - LED, Pantry, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Lighting - LED, Recessed Lighting, Window Treatments
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Lighting - Ceiling, Lighting - LED, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Heating
- Baseboard, Other
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Formal/Separate Dining Room, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Cedar Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Replacement, Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Rear Entrance,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,671
- Total interior livable area: 1,671 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,280
- Finished area below ground: 391
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits, Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s)
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Brick, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3387715000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Art Deco
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Brick Front, Concrete, Frame, Glass, Masonry, Stick Built, Stone
- Foundation: Active Radon Mitigation, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle,Tile
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Lancaster
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,881
- Date on market: 8/15/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove / Oven, Built-in Microwave, Built-in Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer
- Exclusions: Dining Set & Bar Stalls
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $280,000-3.4%$168/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2025 | Pending sale | $289,900$173/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $289,900-1.7%$173/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $294,900-1.7%$176/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2025 | Price change | $299,900-3.2%$179/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $309,900$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listing removed | $309,900$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $309,900+40.2%$185/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2074776 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA179170 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2021 | Sold | $221,000$132/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2021 | Pending sale | $221,000+10.6%$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA179170 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $199,900+142.3%$120/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA179170 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2005 | Sold | $82,500$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,783 +1.1% | $94,600 |
| 2024 | $3,743 +1.7% | $94,600 |
| 2023 | $3,680 +4.3% | $94,600 |
| 2022 | $3,527 | $94,600 |
| 2021 | $3,527 +1180.8% | $94,600 |
| 2020 | $275 -91.9% | $94,600 |
| 2019 | $3,400 +1134.6% | $94,600 |
| 2018 | $275 -91.9% | $94,600 +27.5% |
| 2017 | $3,408 +0.9% | $74,200 |
| 2016 | $3,377 +34% | $74,200 |
| 2015 | $2,520 | $74,200 |
| 2014 | $2,520 | $74,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,200 -6.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $79,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $79,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $79,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $79,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Smith-Wade-El Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Reynolds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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