This is the Chestnut Hill home you have been waiting for! Beautiful, well maintained and thoughtfully updated through the years while maintaining the original historic charm and character. Located on a quiet street on one of the best blocks in Lancaster City, this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is a stand out. From the covered front porch to the original hardwood floors, stained glass doors, original wood windows, original molding, this home has all of the character of a historic city home. A large living room at the front of the home and a large dining room provide plenty of space for hosting friends and family. The updated natural cherry kitchen with adjacent sunroom with a gas Vermont stove is the heart of the home. Upstairs a large primary bedroom at the rear of the home with vaulted ceiling and access to a side balcony feels like a retreat. Two full baths and 2 generous sized bedrooms complete the second floor. There is a finished room on the 3rd floor that is currently used as an office. The private backyard with brick patio and thoughtful landscaping is a private oasis perfect for city living, not to mention a hot tub just outside the backdoor! The roof, HVAC and water heater have all been recently replaced. This excellent city home will not last long, schedule your private showing today!
Sold for $575,000
$575,000
233 N Mary St, Lancaster, PA 17603
4beds
2,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1877
2,614 Square Feet Lot
$538,300 Zestimate®
$264/sqft
$2,356 Estimated rent
Home value
$538,300
$511,000 - $565,000
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Adjacent sunroomGenerous sized bedroomsCovered front porchThoughtful landscapingOriginal moldingOriginal wood windowsOriginal hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Jayne Mutter 610-316-0532,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Bought with:
Peter Rutt, RS370466
RE/MAX Evolved
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2091922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Built-in Features, Balcony Access
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Heated, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Granite Counters
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Decorative
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,096
- Total interior livable area: 2,176 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,176
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Brick, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated, Hot Tub
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 2,614 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Rear Yard, Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3352542300000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Shake
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1877
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $264/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,500
- Annual tax amount: $9,069
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Hot Tub, Freezer In Basement. See Mls Documents For Additional Items.
- Exclusions: Kitchen Island, Chest In Kitchen Sitting Area With Granite Top, Stained Glass Panel On Kitchen Window, Lead Glass Panel On Primary Bedroom Window
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Sold | $575,000+8.5%$264/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2091922 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2026 | Pending sale | $530,000$244/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2091922 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $530,000$244/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2091922 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $9,069 +3.3% | $219,500 |
| 2025 | $8,778 +1.1% | $219,500 |
| 2024 | $8,686 +1.7% | $219,500 |
| 2023 | $8,539 +4.3% | $219,500 |
| 2022 | $8,184 | $219,500 |
| 2021 | $8,184 +1180.8% | $219,500 |
| 2020 | $639 -91.9% | $219,500 |
| 2019 | $7,888 +1134.6% | $219,500 |
| 2018 | $639 -88.4% | $219,500 +83.1% |
| 2017 | $5,507 +0.9% | $119,900 |
| 2016 | $5,457 +25.9% | $119,900 |
| 2015 | $4,335 | $119,900 |
| 2014 | $4,335 | $119,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $119,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $119,900 +11% |
| 2004 | -- | $108,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $108,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $108,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $108,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fulton El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Reynolds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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