Welcome to the Historic Clock Towers There's no need to take an elevator to your home at the Historic Clock Towers condominiums, formerly the Hamilton Watch Factory. This sunny & bright 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit offers a beautiful view of the big front lawn on Columbia Ave. in three directions from its seventeen 8ft. tall windows all fitted with custom window treatments. The upgraded kitchen flows into an open floor plan, combining the living & dining areas. One of this unit's most unique features is the primary bedroom located in the building's east tower and surrounded by 7 of the big windows. There are newer appliances, washer/dryer and a water heater installed in Nov. of 2023. The building is pet friendly and includes two parking spaces in the outdoor lot. Clock Towers has a newly renovated Community Meeting Room, a well equipped gym & sauna. It is directly across the street from the Copper Cup Coffee destination, a newly opened yoga studio & Prima Theatre. Located on the western edge of Lancaster City, it's a one mile walk or drive to Penn Square downtown, and a brief walk to Buchanan Park and F & M.
Sold for $220,000
$220,000
917 Columbia Ave Suite 226, Lancaster, PA 17603
2beds
1,073sqft
Condominium
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$238,500 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,611 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,500
$224,000 - $255,000
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Newer appliancesHistoric clock towersOpen floor planUpgraded kitchenTall windows
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Listed by:
Carole Kirchner 717-629-8498,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Bought with:
Meisha Sams, RS335041
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2045740
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Combination Dining/Living, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,073
- Total interior livable area: 1,073 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,073
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3355869610226
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning description: Condominium
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Condo and coop fee: $438 monthly
- Subdivision: Clock Towers
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Party Room, Sauna
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $81,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,236
- Date on market: 1/15/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Ownership: Condominium
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2024 | Sold | $220,000-10.2%$205/sqft |
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| 3/12/2024 | Pending sale | $245,000$228/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Price change | $245,000-7.5%$228/sqft |
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| 1/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $265,000+381.8%$247/sqft |
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| 7/20/2015 | Sold | $55,000-16.3%$51/sqft |
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| 4/9/2015 | Listing removed | $65,750$61/sqft |
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| 3/18/2015 | Listed for sale | $65,750+93.4%$61/sqft |
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| 2/23/2015 | Sold | $34,000-18%$32/sqft |
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| 1/10/2015 | Price change | $41,440-19.4%$39/sqft |
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| 12/13/2014 | Price change | $51,440-16.3%$48/sqft |
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| 11/15/2014 | Price change | $61,440-14%$57/sqft |
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| 10/17/2014 | Price change | $71,440-8.9%$67/sqft |
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| 9/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $78,440+1912.8%$73/sqft |
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| 6/18/2014 | Sold | $3,897-96.4%$4/sqft |
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| 3/3/2000 | Sold | $109,100$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,271 +1.1% | $81,800 |
| 2024 | $3,237 +1.7% | $81,800 |
| 2023 | $3,182 +4.3% | $81,800 |
| 2022 | $3,050 | $81,800 |
| 2021 | $3,050 +1180.8% | $81,800 |
| 2020 | $238 -91.9% | $81,800 |
| 2019 | $2,940 +1134.6% | $81,800 |
| 2018 | $238 -91% | $81,800 +42.5% |
| 2017 | $2,637 +0.9% | $57,400 |
| 2016 | $2,612 -18.2% | $57,400 -37.1% |
| 2015 | $3,195 | $91,200 |
| 2014 | $3,195 | $91,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $91,200 |
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Neighborhood: West End
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Thomas Wharton El SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Reynolds Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10McCaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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