Exceptional opportunity to own a well-maintained and updated two-family home in a prime location, perfect for investors seeking strong rental income or owner-occupants looking to offset mortgage costs. This turnkey property features a sunlit first-floor 1-bedroom unit with charming hardwood flooring, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, gas stove, and in-unit laundry. The second-floor unit boasts two spacious bedrooms plus a flexible third room ideal for a home office, guest room, or media space. It features brand-new flooring throughout, a modern kitchen with granite countertops, breakfast bar, built-in dishwasher, and private in-unit laundry—making it completely move-in ready. The seller currently lives in the second unit and projected rents for this unit is $2,200+/month. Additional highlights include three off-street parking spaces, a detached one-car garage (with an EV Charging Station) for storage or added income, and separate utilities for each unit, allowing tenants to pay their own bills. All major appliances—refrigerators, washers, dryers, and more—are included in the sale. The property’s low-maintenance exterior and well-kept interior finishes reduce upkeep while maximizing appeal for tenants and owners alike. Located just minutes from the hospital, major highways, top restaurants, shopping centers, and the train station, this property offers exceptional commuter convenience and long-term value. Whether you're looking for a high-performing investment or a comfortable home with rental income, this multi-family residence checks all the boxes.
For sale
$459,900
814 N Shippen St, Lancaster, PA 17602
4beds
2baths
2,592sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$451,600 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Well-kept interior finishesTwo spacious bedroomsThree off-street parking spacesIn-unit laundryPrivate in-unit laundryLow-maintenance exteriorBreakfast bar
- 15 days
- 522
- 32
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Listed by:
James T. Dunn III 717-333-5987,
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster (717) 740-2221,
Listing Team: James Dunn Team, Co-Listing Team: James Dunn Team,Co-Listing Agent: Cynthia J Dunn 717-341-5793,
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2093816
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 1466
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,325
- Total interior livable area: 2,592 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Detached, On Street, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 224
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Brick, Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,614 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3368915700000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning description: Multi Family
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Block
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $135,600
- Annual tax amount: $5,563
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: All Appliances And Ev Charging Station In The Garage.
- Exclusions: All Of Tenant's Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$451,600
$429,000 - $474,000
$1,454/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $459,900-2.1%$177/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Listing removed | $469,900$181/sqft |
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| 11/18/2025 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$181/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $479,900+14.3%$185/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Sold | $420,000+320%$162/sqft |
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| 3/10/2020 | Sold | $100,000-37.4%$39/sqft |
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| 12/18/2019 | Price change | $159,8500%$62/sqft |
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| 10/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $159,900$62/sqft |
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| 8/26/2019 | Listing removed | $159,900$62/sqft |
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| 8/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $159,900+45.5%$62/sqft |
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| 10/2/2013 | Sold | $109,900+83.2%$42/sqft |
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| 4/7/2003 | Sold | $60,000$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,603 +3.3% | $135,600 |
| 2025 | $5,423 +1.1% | $135,600 |
| 2024 | $5,366 +1.7% | $135,600 |
| 2023 | $5,275 +4.3% | $135,600 |
| 2022 | $5,056 +8% | $135,600 +8% |
| 2021 | $4,679 +1180.8% | $125,500 |
| 2020 | $365 -91.9% | $125,500 |
| 2019 | $4,510 +1134.6% | $125,500 |
| 2018 | $365 -89.2% | $125,500 +70.1% |
| 2017 | $3,390 +0.9% | $73,800 |
| 2016 | $3,359 +14.6% | $73,800 |
| 2015 | $2,931 | $73,800 |
| 2014 | $2,931 | $73,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,800 +4.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $70,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $70,500 |
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Neighborhood: Ross
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.







