Step into timeless character and thoughtful craftsmanship in this beautifully restored late Victorian (c. 1885) detached home located in Chestnut Hill, one of Lancaster City’s most desirable neighborhoods. Rarely offered, this property features no shared walls, blending historic charm with the privacy of a single-family home. A double-door vestibule welcomes you inside, where original wood flooring, custom millwork, and meticulously restored baseboard and crown moldings set the tone. The home’s architectural integrity shines through with reproduction entry and foyer doors, original windows paired with storm windows for efficiency, and cedar shutters enhancing the classic brick exterior. The kitchen offers a seamless blend of old and new, featuring inset cabinetry and heated floors for everyday comfort. A marble fireplace anchors the living space, while modern upgrades—including all-new electrical (200 amp), copper plumbing, dual-zone central air, and a natural gas boiler with hot water radiators—ensure peace of mind. Upstairs, you’ll find two bedrooms and a flexible third-floor space ideal for a bedroom, library, office, or studio. Additional highlights include a deep two-car garage with attic storage, composite roofing with the look of slate, and charming brick sidewalks that complete the curb appeal. A truly special home where historic detail meets modern livability—right in the heart of Lancaster City.
Pending
Price increase: $24.9K (5/26)
$743,900
437 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603
2beds
2,353sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
3,485 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Marble fireplaceTimeless characterCustom millworkThoughtful craftsmanshipOriginal wood flooringHeated floorsDouble-door vestibule
- 53 days |
- 221 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chad Hurst 717-371-6168,
Kingsway Realty - Lancaster (717) 569-8701
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2087654
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 24
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 24
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,353
- Total interior livable area: 2,353 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,353
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 3,485 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 150
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3392809300000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $316/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $311,900
- Annual tax amount: $12,887
- Date on market: 5/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Pending sale | $743,900+3.5%$316/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2087654 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $719,000-4.1%$306/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2087654 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900+155.9%$319/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2087654 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2013 | Sold | $293,000-32.6%$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2012 | Listing removed | $435,000$185/sqft |
Source: Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. #191195 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $435,000+52.7%$185/sqft |
Source: Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. #191195 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2007 | Sold | $284,900+71.7%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2002 | Sold | $165,900$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,473 +1.1% | $311,900 |
| 2024 | $12,342 +1.7% | $311,900 |
| 2023 | $12,134 +4.3% | $311,900 |
| 2022 | $11,629 | $311,900 |
| 2021 | $11,629 +1180.8% | $311,900 |
| 2020 | $908 -91.9% | $311,900 |
| 2019 | $11,209 +1177.2% | $311,900 |
| 2018 | $878 -90.7% | $311,900 +51.6% |
| 2017 | $9,448 +0.9% | $205,700 |
| 2016 | $9,362 +35.4% | $205,700 |
| 2015 | $6,913 | $205,700 |
| 2014 | $6,913 | $205,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $205,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $205,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $205,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $205,700 +21% |
| 2009 | -- | $170,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $170,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $170,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $170,000 +66.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $101,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $101,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $101,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $101,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Thomas Wharton El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Reynolds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: School District Of Lancaster
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- Pennsylvania
- Lancaster County
- Lancaster
- 17603
- Chestnut Hill
- 437 W Walnut St
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