This 2 story semi-detached brick home is located in the wonderful Hamilton Park neighborhood on the West side of Lancaster. It's ready for a buyer who is willing to make it their own through some TLC and updating. It offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a full unfinished basement with an outside entrance. It has a sizable back lawn and covered side porch and patio. This home has been smoked in and that is noticable.
Sold for $229,900
$229,900
53 Spencer Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
3beds
1,122sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$234,000 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,884 Estimated rent
Home value
$234,000
$222,000 - $246,000
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Sizable back lawn
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Craig Harnish 717-475-7724,
Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
Bought with:
Kris Lundquist, RS228189L
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2080310
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 9
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,122
- Total interior livable area: 1,122 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,122
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3404093400000
- 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
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hamilton Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,911
- Date on market: 12/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer + Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Sold | $229,900$205/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2080310 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Pending sale | $229,900$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2080310 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2080310 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,777 +1.5% | $129,100 |
| 2024 | $3,723 +2.4% | $129,100 |
| 2023 | $3,637 +6.3% | $129,100 |
| 2022 | $3,420 | $129,100 |
| 2021 | $3,420 +593.4% | $129,100 |
| 2020 | $493 -84.8% | $129,100 |
| 2019 | $3,247 +558.2% | $129,100 |
| 2018 | $493 -82.3% | $129,100 +51.5% |
| 2017 | $2,785 +1.9% | $85,200 |
| 2016 | $2,734 +48.1% | $85,200 |
| 2015 | $1,846 | $85,200 |
| 2014 | $1,846 | $85,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,200 +7.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $79,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Smith-Wade-El Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Wheatland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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