Semi-detached house in very desirable Grandview Heights. Grandview Heights is a very special neighborhood where neighbors know each other and help each other. It's comforting seeing so many friendly faces and happy dogs. Schaeffer Elementary is a very sweet school and the Manheim Township School District is excellent. Includes a front porch, nice backyard and deck for bbq's and entertaining, a walkout basement to a tree-lined yard, many replacement windows, hardwood floors, fireplace, 1 and 1/2 baths, and 3 bedrooms. large cedar closet
Sold for $279,000
$279,000
836 Helen Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
3beds
1,556sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
3,485 Square Feet Lot
$287,000 Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$2,310 Estimated rent
Home value
$287,000
$270,000 - $304,000
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Nice backyardFront porchHardwood floorsLarge cedar closetReplacement windows
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Listed by:
Spencer Speros 717-808-1942,
A' La Carte Real Estate Svcs
Bought with:
Mark Rebert, RS317618
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2077522
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 8
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 8
Other
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Lower
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 19
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Other
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Full,Exterior Entry,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,636
- Total interior livable area: 1,556 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,176
- Finished area below ground: 380
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street, Garden
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 3,485 sqft
- Features: Front Yard, Private, Rear Yard, Sloped, Backs to Trees, Level, Wooded, Year Round Access, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3901475500000
- 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, Masonry
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Very Good,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Phone, Phone Available, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Subdivision: Grandview Heights
- Municipality: MANHEIM TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $279,000$179/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2077522 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2025 | Contingent | $279,000$179/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2077522 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $279,000$179/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2077522 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,980 +2.5% | $134,300 |
| 2024 | $2,906 +2.7% | $134,300 |
| 2023 | $2,830 +1.7% | $134,300 |
| 2022 | $2,782 | $134,300 |
| 2021 | $2,782 +318.9% | $134,300 |
| 2020 | $664 -75.3% | $134,300 |
| 2019 | $2,694 +305.6% | $134,300 |
| 2018 | $664 -75.4% | $134,300 +26.7% |
| 2017 | $2,697 +0% | $106,000 |
| 2016 | $2,697 +44.4% | $106,000 |
| 2015 | $1,868 | $106,000 |
| 2014 | $1,868 | $106,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $106,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,000 +19.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $89,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Schaeffer SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Manheim Twp Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.4 mi
- 8/10Manheim Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Schaeffer
- Middle: Manheim Township
- High: Manheim Township
- District: Manheim Township
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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