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Sold for $290,000
  • $290,000

    38 S Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603

    3beds
    1,597sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1888
    1,307 Square Feet Lot
    $317,600 Zestimate®
    $182/sqft
    $2,027 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $317,600

    $299,000 - $340,000

    $2,027/mo

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    What's special

    WOW. This 2/3 bedroom 1.5 bath home was a full remodel down to the studs with structural framing to open up the third floor bedroom/loft area. A partially finished basement with washer/dryer hook ups adds to this incredible home. Everything is brand new and custom even the multi tiered yard with retaining walls and fence that has patio/deck/sod/stone and firepit area. There is rear alley access and the potential for off street parking... Brand new Samsung stainless smart appliances convey with the home-gas stove, refrigerator, microwave, and dishwasher. Please see the full list of upgrades because there are too many too mention for this amazing home. Carefully planned and pride in work in apparent in this home.

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    Listed by:

    John Male 717-538-3488,

    Infinity Real Estate

    Bought with:

    Mitch Domin, RS342144

    Keller Williams Elite

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2055256MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Basement
    • Area: 215
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Lower Level
    Features
    • Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Spiral Staircase
    • Basement: Full
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,597
    • Total interior livable area: 1,597 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,382
    • Finished area below ground: 215

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Other
    • Pool features: None
    Lot
    • Size: 1,307 sqft
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 3341194000000
    • Zoning: R4
    • 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: Other
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1888
    • Major remodel year: 2024

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Lancaster
    • Subdivision: Lancaster
    • Municipality: LANCASTER CITY

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/4/2024Sold$290,000+0%$182/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2055256 Report a problem
    9/6/2024Pending sale$289,900$182/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2055256 Report a problem
    8/28/2024Price change$289,900-3.3%$182/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2055256 Report a problem
    8/26/2024Pending sale$299,900$188/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2055256 Report a problem
    8/9/2024Listed for sale$299,900+215.4%$188/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2055256 Report a problem
    6/29/2023Sold$95,100+46.5%$60/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2036516 Report a problem
    6/19/2023Pending sale$64,900$41/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2036516 Report a problem
    6/16/2023Listed for sale$64,900$41/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #PALA2036516 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,988 +10.9%$49,700 +9.7%
    2024$1,793 +1.7%$45,300
    2023$1,762 +4.3%$45,300
    2022$1,689 $45,300
    2021$1,689 +1180.8%$45,300
    2020$132 -91.9%$45,300
    2019$1,628 +1134.6%$45,300
    2018$132 -91.5%$45,300 +33.6%
    2017$1,557 +0.9%$33,900
    2016$1,543 +14.6%$33,900
    2015$1,346 $33,900
    2014$1,346 $33,900
    2013-- $33,900
    2012-- $33,900
    2011-- $33,900
    2010-- $33,900
    2009-- $33,900
    2007-- $33,900
    2006-- $33,900
    2005-- $33,900
    2004-- $33,900
    2003-- $33,900
    2002-- $33,900
    2000-- $33,900

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    Neighborhood: Central Business District

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    • 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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