Prime 2-Unit Property in Highly Desirable Chestnut Hill, Lancaster! This versatile duplex is just minutes from downtown Lancaster, Lancaster General Hospital, Franklin & Marshall College, and steps from public transportation. Also nearby: Clipper Magazine Stadium, home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, plus a wide range of popular dining spots, cafés, and boutique shops. Live in one unit and rent the other—perfect for house hacking or investment. One unit is vacant with qualified tenant applicants available; the other is occupied by a new tenant under professional property management. Separate entrances and utilities, with a solid rental history in a high-demand neighborhood. Estimated total living area: approx. 2,200 sq ft above grade and approx. 880 sq ft of finished space below grade. All square footage figures are estimates and should be independently verified by buyers. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a turn-key property in one of Lancaster’s most walkable and vibrant communities. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $373,000
$373,000
402 W James St, Lancaster, PA 17603
5beds
3baths
3,080sqft
Duplex
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$488,100 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$1,791 Estimated rent
Home value
$488,100
$434,000 - $547,000
$1,791/mo
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Listed by:
Ben Fernandez 717-945-7040,
Keller Williams Keystone Realty
Bought with:
Joe Heller, RS337709
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2073614
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 880
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: Double Entry
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full,Finished,Heated,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,080
- Total interior livable area: 3,080 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Electrical and Environmental Controls, Doors - Swing In
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
- Dimensions: 20 x 58 (buyer agent to verify)
- Features: Rear Yard, Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3395101800000
- Zoning: 100 - RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning description: 100 - RESIDENTIAL - 114 - TWO FAMILY DWELLING
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Good,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable, DSL, Broadband, Fixed Wireless
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 16500
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Income includes: Apartment Rentals
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2025 | Sold | $373,000+13.1%$121/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $329,900$107/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,900+4.8%$107/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2073614 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2022 | Listing removed | $314,899$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2026558 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2022 | Price change | $314,8990%$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2026538 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $314,900-1.6%$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2026538 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Listing removed | $319,900$104/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2011682 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $319,900$104/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2007348 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2022 | Contingent | $319,900$104/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2007348 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $319,900$104/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2007348 Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/2022 | Contingent | $319,900$104/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2011682 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2022 | Price change | $319,900-8.6%$104/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2007348 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $349,900$114/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2007348 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2021 | Listing removed | $349,900$114/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2007348 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $349,900+62.7%$114/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2007348 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2018 | Listing removed | $215,000$70/sqft |
Source: Lancaster - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Welcome Home #1000232144 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2018 | Price change | $215,000-4.4%$70/sqft |
Source: Lancaster - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Welcome Home #1000232144 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $225,000$73/sqft |
Source: Weichert, Realtors- Welcome Home #1000232144 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2018 | Pending sale | $225,000+4.7%$73/sqft |
Source: Lancaster - WEICHERT, REALTORS - Welcome Home #1000232144 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2018 | Price change | $215,000-4%$70/sqft |
Source: Weichert, Realtors- Welcome Home #1000232144 Report a problem | ||
| 2/6/2018 | Price change | $224,000+12%$73/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2017 | Listed for sale | $200,000$65/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,798 +1.1% | $170,000 |
| 2024 | $6,727 +1.7% | $170,000 |
| 2023 | $6,614 +8.6% | $170,000 +4% |
| 2022 | $6,092 | $163,400 |
| 2021 | $6,092 +1180.8% | $163,400 |
| 2020 | $476 -91.9% | $163,400 |
| 2019 | $5,872 +1134.6% | $163,400 |
| 2018 | $476 -89% | $163,400 +72% |
| 2016 | $4,324 +14.6% | $95,000 |
| 2015 | $3,773 | $95,000 |
| 2014 | $3,773 | $95,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,000 +7.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $88,200 -10.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $98,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Thomas Wharton El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Reynolds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ross
- Middle: Mccaskey
- 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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