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$495,900

218 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA 17603

3beds

1,269sqft

$3,219/mo

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Townhouse

Built in 1860

871 Square Feet Lot

$280,900 Zestimate^®

$391/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Located just two blocks from Penn Square, 218 W Chestnut Street offers the character of a classic Lancaster City home with an updated interior. Exposed brick, original hardwood floors and an exposed wood ceiling in the living room add warmth and character throughout. The kitchen features marble countertops and stainless steel appliances. The first floor includes a comfortable living room, kitchen and half bath. Upstairs, the second floor offers two spacious bedrooms, a full bath and access to a large rear deck. The third floor provides an additional large bedroom with exposed brick and plenty of natural light. Off-street parking for one vehicle is located behind the home, with a public parking garage conveniently located across the street. Enjoy being within walking distance of Central Market, restaurants, cafés, shops and everything downtown Lancaster has to offer.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level

Features

Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,269
Total interior livable area: 1,269 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,269
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Asphalt, Off Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Features

Levels: Three
Stories: 3
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 871 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 3317712800000
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Townhouse
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Townhouse

Materials

Brick, Masonry
Foundation: Stone

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1860

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Lancaster
Municipality: LANCASTER CITY

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $391/sqft
Tax assessed value: $159,000
Annual tax amount: $6,760
Date on market: 9/21/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$280,900

$242,000 - $320,000

$1,603/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/26/2019	Listing removed	$2,200$2/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Report a problem
2/14/2019	Price change	$2,200-12%$2/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Report a problem
2/5/2019	Listed for rent	$2,500$2/sqft
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Report a problem
8/2/2016	Sold	$70,000$55/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	$6,570 +3.3%	$159,000
2025	$6,358 +1.1%	$159,000
2024	$6,292 +1.7%	$159,000
2023	$6,186 +4.3%	$159,000
2022	$5,928	$159,000
2021	$5,928 +1688%	$159,000
2020	$332 -94.2%	$159,000
2019	$5,714 +1813.2%	$159,000 +55%
2018	$299 -87.6%	$102,600 +95.8%
2017	$2,407 +0.9%	$52,400
2016	$2,385 +14.6%	$52,400
2015	$2,081	$52,400
2014	$2,081	$52,400
2013	--	$52,400
2012	--	$52,400
2011	--	$52,400
2010	--	$52,400
2009	--	$52,400
2007	--	$52,400
2006	--	$52,400
2005	--	$52,400 +28.1%
2004	--	$40,900
2003	--	$40,900
2002	--	$40,900
2000	--	$40,900