Welcome to this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home ideally located in Lancaster City’s highly sought-after Chestnut Hill neighborhood—just minutes from Franklin & Marshall College and within easy walking distance to downtown Lancaster’s renowned restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment. This home perfectly blends timeless character with modern updates, featuring stunning updated flooring, stylish finishes, and a thoughtfully redesigned kitchen and bathrooms that offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal. The spacious layout includes four true bedrooms, providing flexibility for guests, home office space, or growing households, with the rear bedroom offering direct access to a private deck, an ideal retreat for morning coffee or quiet evenings outdoors. Step outside to enjoy the mature, private backyard, offering a peaceful setting rarely found in the city, perfect for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. With its prime location, tasteful renovations, and inviting indoor-outdoor living, this home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Lancaster City living in one of its most established and desirable neighborhoods.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
544 N Mary St, Lancaster, PA 17603
4beds
1,617sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1897
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$280,500 Zestimate®
$173/sqft
$2,203 Estimated rent
Home value
$280,500
$266,000 - $295,000
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Private deckStylish finishesThoughtfully redesigned kitchenFour true bedroomsMature private backyardBeautifully renovatedTasteful renovations
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Listed by:
Russell Canouse 717-892-8052,
Keller Williams Elite
Bought with:
Brooke Coe, RS368014
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2082926
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- 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
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,617
- Total interior livable area: 1,617 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,617
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Board
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3398642700000
- Zoning: R-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/12/2026 | Sold | $280,000+0%$173/sqft |
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| 5/17/2026 | Pending sale | $279,900$173/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$173/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$179/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Price change | $299,900-3.2%$185/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Price change | $309,900-3.1%$192/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Price change | $319,900-1.5%$198/sqft |
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| 2/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $324,900+35.4%$201/sqft |
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| 8/20/2025 | Listing removed | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,400+9.1%$1/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Listing removed | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,200$1/sqft |
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| 8/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/3/2022 | Pending sale | $240,000+2.1%$148/sqft |
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| 8/1/2022 | Sold | $235,000-2.1%$145/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Pending sale | $240,000$148/sqft |
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| 6/8/2022 | Price change | $240,000-4%$148/sqft |
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| 5/25/2022 | Listed for sale | $250,000$155/sqft |
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| 5/17/2022 | Pending sale | $250,000$155/sqft |
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| 5/17/2022 | Contingent | $250,000$155/sqft |
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| 5/11/2022 | Price change | $250,000-7.4%$155/sqft |
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| 5/6/2022 | Listed for sale | $270,000+145.5%$167/sqft |
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| 1/2/2014 | Sold | $110,000-8.3%$68/sqft |
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| 12/7/2013 | Price change | $119,900+2.5%$74/sqft |
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| 9/8/2013 | Listed for sale | $117,000$72/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,575 +1.1% | $139,400 |
| 2024 | $5,516 +1.7% | $139,400 |
| 2023 | $5,423 +4.3% | $139,400 |
| 2022 | $5,197 | $139,400 |
| 2021 | $5,197 +1180.8% | $139,400 |
| 2020 | $406 -91.9% | $139,400 |
| 2019 | $5,010 +1150.7% | $139,400 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $401 -87.6% | $137,600 +95.2% |
| 2017 | $3,238 +0.9% | $70,500 |
| 2016 | $3,209 +14.6% | $70,500 |
| 2015 | $2,800 | $70,500 |
| 2014 | $2,800 | $70,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,500 +6% |
| 2004 | -- | $66,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $66,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $66,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $66,500 |
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: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Mccaskey Campus
- 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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