Investor opportunity in a convenient Lancaster City location! Located just minutes from downtown Lancaster, 39 W. Farnum St. offers great potential for the right buyer. This spacious property is in need of a full renovation, making it an ideal project for investors, contractors, or buyers looking for their next fix-and-flip opportunity. With generous interior space and a convenient location close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and major commuter routes, the possibilities are here to restore and re-imagine this property. Property will require lead abatement as required by Lancaster City. Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this Lancaster City investment opportunity!
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
39 W Farnum St, Lancaster, PA 17603
4beds
1,564sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1886
1,742.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$86/sqft
$1,871 Estimated rent
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Generous interior spaceSpacious property
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Listed by:
Jake Beiler 717-940-7333,
Hostetter Realty LLC
Bought with:
Spencer Blake
Renaissance Realty Sales, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2088418
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,564
- Total interior livable area: 1,564 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,564
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3346647200000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Negotiable
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $135,000-2.9%$86/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2088418 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Pending sale | $139,000$89/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2088418 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,000+286.1%$89/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2088418 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2020 | Listing removed | $925$1/sqft |
Source: Rick Wennerstrom's Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2019 | Listed for rent | $925+15.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2014 | Sold | $36,000-19.8%$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2014 | Price change | $44,900-5.3%$29/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #226665 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2014 | Price change | $47,400-3.1%$30/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #226665 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2014 | Listed for sale | $48,900+598.6%$31/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Select Professionals #226665 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2014 | Sold | $7,000-87.2%$4/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2013 | Listing removed | $54,895$35/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Srvs Group #200742 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2013 | Price change | $54,8950%$35/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #200742 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $54,900+33.9%$35/sqft |
Source: Prudential Homesale Services Group #200742 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2011 | Listing removed | $800$1/sqft |
Source: Rentbits Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2011 | Listed for rent | $800$1/sqft |
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| 1/5/2009 | Sold | $41,000$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,187 +1.1% | $54,700 |
| 2024 | $2,164 +1.7% | $54,700 |
| 2023 | $2,128 +4.3% | $54,700 |
| 2022 | $2,039 | $54,700 |
| 2021 | $2,039 +1180.8% | $54,700 |
| 2020 | $159 -91.9% | $54,700 |
| 2019 | $1,966 +1134.6% | $54,700 |
| 2018 | $159 -91.8% | $54,700 +29.9% |
| 2017 | $1,934 +0.9% | $42,100 |
| 2016 | $1,916 -33.8% | $42,100 -42.2% |
| 2015 | $2,896 | $72,900 |
| 2014 | $2,896 | $72,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $72,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $72,900 +83.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $39,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $39,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $39,700 |
| 2000 | -- | $39,700 |
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Neighborhood: Central Business District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Carter And Macrae El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Reynolds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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