Own A Piece of History. Victorian style home built in 1860 with over 2,400 square feet of living space. Beautiful 0.42 acre lot with ornate wrought iron fencing. Original brick chimney is a yard focal point. Major upgrades completed, recent metal roof, new windows throughout, new bath with walk-in shower, porch improvements and new Navien dual tankless LP gas heat system. Step inside and you will find a home warm and bright with lots of natural light. Many of the wood floors are original and others are wood laminate. Open stairway with inclinator. Primary bedroom with recessed lighting and walk-in closet. Enclosed second floor sun porch overlooks the yard. Relax and enjoy the large wraparound covered porch. Two-car attached garage with electric opener.
Sold for $153,000
$153,000
540 S 2nd St, Lykens, PA 17048
3beds
2,468sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1860
0.42 Acres Lot
$189,400 Zestimate®
$62/sqft
$1,805 Estimated rent
Home value
$189,400
$180,000 - $199,000
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Victorian style homeOriginal brick chimneyOrnate wrought iron fencingRecessed lightingRecent metal roofPorch improvementsWood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lori Schoffstall 717-350-0362,
JCT Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Nada Laguna, RS318550
EveryHome Realtors
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADA2051520
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Interior Entry,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,468
- Total interior livable area: 2,468 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,468
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 380130380000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Stone, Crawl Space
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lykens
- Subdivision: Dauphin County
- Municipality: LYKENS BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $153,000-21.5%$62/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADA2051520 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2026 | Pending sale | $195,000$79/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADA2051520 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $195,000-9.3%$79/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+514.3%$87/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADA2051520 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2020 | Sold | $35,000-70.8%$14/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2012 | Listing removed | $119,900$49/sqft |
Source: Homes.com #10185505 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $119,900+219.7%$49/sqft |
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| 7/16/2010 | Sold | $37,500-58.3%$15/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2010 | Listing removed | $89,900$36/sqft |
Source: Carl Snyder Realty #10185505 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2010 | Price change | $89,900-10%$36/sqft |
Source: C-21 CARL SNYDER #10185505 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2010 | Price change | $99,900-16.7%$40/sqft |
Source: C-21 CARL SNYDER #10185505 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2009 | Price change | $119,900-4%$49/sqft |
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| 9/30/2009 | Listed for sale | $124,900$51/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,321 +6.8% | $67,100 |
| 2023 | $2,173 +1.7% | $67,100 |
| 2022 | $2,136 +1.8% | $67,100 |
| 2021 | $2,098 +152.3% | $67,100 |
| 2020 | $832 +2.1% | $67,100 |
| 2019 | $815 -57.1% | $67,100 |
| 2018 | $1,898 | $67,100 |
| 2017 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2016 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $67,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17048
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Upper Dauphin Area Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10Upper Dauphin Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
- 5/10Upper Dauphin Area El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Upper Dauphin Area
- District: Upper Dauphin Area
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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- Pennsylvania
- Dauphin County
- Lykens
- 17048
- 540 S 2nd St
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