For sale
$575,000
4beds
2,404sqft
640 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603
4beds
2,404sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1857
3,485 sqft
2 Garage spaces
$239 price/sqft
What's special
Welcome to 640 W. Chestnut Street, a rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved piece of Lancaster history in the heart of the city’s beloved West End. Built circa 1857, this stately 4-bedroom, 2-bath residence has been meticulously maintained by the same owner since 1987 and offers the kind of character ...
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Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2085198
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Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Allison Deutsch 717-847-9322,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty (800) 383-3535,
Listing Team: The Allison Deutsch Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2085198
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,404
- Total interior livable area: 2,404 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,404
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Private, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,485 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3350998000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1857
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,200
- Annual tax amount: $8,272
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Washer / Dryer / Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000$239/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2085198 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,006 +1.1% | $200,200 |
| 2024 | $7,922 +1.7% | $200,200 |
| 2023 | $7,789 +4.3% | $200,200 |
| 2022 | $7,464 | $200,200 |
| 2021 | $7,464 +1180.8% | $200,200 |
| 2020 | $583 -91.9% | $200,200 |
| 2019 | $7,195 +1134.6% | $200,200 |
| 2018 | $583 -88.4% | $200,200 +82.3% |
| 2017 | $5,043 +0.9% | $109,800 |
| 2016 | $4,997 +27% | $109,800 |
| 2015 | $3,934 | $109,800 |
| 2014 | $3,934 | $109,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $109,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $109,800 +22.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $89,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $89,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $89,900 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$3,415/mo
Principal & interest
$2821
Property taxes
$594
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Estimated market value
$424,500
$369,000 - $484,000
$1,785/mo
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Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Nearby schools
Thomas Wharton El School
Grades PK-5 • 0.6 miles4/10
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5/10Student Progress Rating
3/10Reynolds Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.2 miles5/10
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5/10McCaskey Campus
Grades 9-12 • 1.6 miles5/10
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3/10College Readiness Rating
2/10Student Progress Rating
8/10- Pennsylvania
- Lancaster County
- Lancaster
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- Chestnut Hill
- 640 W Chestnut St