For sale

Price cut: $30K (3/31)

$469,900

526 W James St, Lancaster, PA 17603

4beds

4baths

2,061sqft

Est.:

Quadruplex

Built in 1870

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$228/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Classic victorian brick architectureCovered front porch

Fully occupied 4‑unit on Lancaster’s West Side, steps from F&M College, Buchanan Park and popular LUCA Italian Kitchen. All four units are 1 BR/1 BA with a strong history of consistent occupancy, providing immediate in‑place income. Current rents are below market, offering a clear value‑add opportunity through strategic upgrades and rent increases over time. Classic Victorian brick architecture, covered front porch, and a highly walkable Chestnut Hill location support long‑term tenant demand and future appreciation. See Documents for Rent Roll. Group tour scheduled for Monday, April 6 from 2-2:30pm. No calls/texts please. Email Listing Agent for information and to register for tour. Individual tours not accepted at this time.

23 days

2,294

70

Tour with a local agent

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4

Basement

Area: 810

Heating

Radiator, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Electric Water Heater

Features

Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,871
Total interior livable area: 2,061 sqft

Property

Parking

Parking features: None

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Other

Features

Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 3,049 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 3396979400000
Zoning: R4
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Quadruplex

Materials

Brick, Masonry
Foundation: Block

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1870

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Lancaster
Municipality: LANCASTER CITY

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $228/sqft
Tax assessed value: $165,800
Annual tax amount: $6,802
Date on market: 3/12/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/31/2026	Price change	$469,900-6%$228/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2084220 Report a problem
3/12/2026	Listed for sale	$499,900+308.1%$243/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2084220 Report a problem
7/22/2003	Sold	$122,500$59/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,630 +1.1%	$165,800
2024	$6,561 +1.7%	$165,800
2023	$6,450 +4.3%	$165,800
2022	$6,182	$165,800
2021	$6,182 +1180.8%	$165,800
2020	$483 -91.9%	$165,800
2019	$5,959 +1134.6%	$165,800
2018	$483 -89.6%	$165,800 +63.7%
2017	$4,653 +0.9%	$101,300
2016	$4,610 +14.6%	$101,300
2015	$4,024	$101,300
2014	$4,024	$101,300
2013	--	$101,300
2012	--	$101,300
2011	--	$101,300
2010	--	$101,300
2009	--	$101,300
2007	--	$101,300
2006	--	$101,300
2005	--	$101,300 +36.3%
2004	--	$74,300
2003	--	$74,300
2002	--	$74,300
2000	--	$74,300