Kate Mardis
Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
(717) 208-8974
71 Total Sales
1 in West End
$365,000 Price
218 Ruby St Lancaster, PA 17603
West End NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $351,000 - $367,590
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,904
Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Mud Room
- Sitting Room
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- 5-minute walk to Rodney Park
About This Home
As of June 2026Welcome to this beautifully renovated Lancaster City townhome offering over 1,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 1.5 updated baths, this home perfectly blends modern style with everyday comfort. Step inside to a bright, open layout filled with natural light from large windows throughout. The stunning kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring high-end appliances, sleek finishes, and a large island—perfect for cooking, gathering, and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, the main-floor laundry room adds convenience and provides direct access to the backyard. Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms, including one with a private balcony—an ideal spot to unwind. The unfinished basement offers significant storage space, giving you plenty of room to stay organized. Enjoy your morning coffee on the charming front porch overlooking a tree-lined street, or relax in the low-maintenance turf backyard. Rare city perks include a private garage, an incredible bonus for Lancaster City living. Located just minutes from downtown shops, dining, and entertainment, this move-in ready home offers space, style, and convenience in one exceptional package.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(717) 553-2500 klrw1040@kw.com Keller Williams Elite Brokerage Phone: 7175532500 License #rs369099 Listed on: 04/03/2026
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Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,905
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Straight Thru Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Rubber Roof
- Masonry
Interior Spaces
- 1,904 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Double Door Entry
- Mud Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry on main level
Kitchen
- Gas Oven or Range
- Built-In Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile or Brick
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Patio
- Porch
Schools
- Price Elementary School
- John F Reynolds Middle School
- Mccaskey East High School
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Hot Water Heating System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Lancaster West End Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 338-66375-0-0000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 3, 2026
Closed on
Jun 2, 2026
Sold by
Sheaffer Lamar and Sheaffer Ruth A
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Lapp
Keller Williams Elite
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Honabach
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
List Price
$379,990
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,990
-3.94%
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,352
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.36%
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Outstanding Balance
$291,726
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$69,922
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Costello Portia
Bought by
Sheaffer Ruth A and Sheaffer Lamar K
Seller's Agent
Portia Costello
Realty One Group Generations
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Lapp
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster
List Price
$389,999
Sold Price
$365,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,999
-6.41%
Views
108
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Original Mortgage
$346,750
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 3, 2024
Closed on
Sep 30, 2024
Sold by
Mead Bridgett
Bought by
Costello Portia
Seller's Agent
Kathryn Puzycki
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Portia Costello
Realty One Group Generations
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-3.57%
Views
132
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
55.79%
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 19, 2018
Closed on
May 25, 2018
Sold by
Buckwalter Matthew R and Gibbel Joshua M
Bought by
Mead Bridgett
Seller's Agent
Mick Kalata
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christina Diehl
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
5.32%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$185,185
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 16, 2017
Sold by
Mclaughlin Jaems F and Mclaughlin Adriana M
Bought by
Buckwalter Matthew R and Gibbel Joshua M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,000
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2007
Sold by
Mclaughlin James F and Mclaughlin Adriana M
Bought by
Mclaughlin James F and Mclaughlin Adriana M
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in West End, PA
-
Kate Mardis
-
Joe Heller
Joe Heller
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
(717) 844-6869
81 Total Sales
1 in West End
$165,000 Price
-
Adrian Young
Adrian Young
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Keystone Realty
(223) 217-8660
235 Total Sales
3 in West End
$75K - $200K Price Range
-
Amy Sullivan
Amy Sullivan
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 910-6816
96 Total Sales
3 in West End
$113K - $230K Price Range
-
Justine Dennis McPhee
Justine Dennis McPhee
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Elite
(223) 216-5301
116 Total Sales
2 in West End
$106K - $228K Price Range
-
Brandon Hostetter
Brandon Hostetter
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(223) 216-2014
134 Total Sales
1 in West End
$159,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $365,000 | One Abstract Services | ||
| Sheaffer Ruth A | $365,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Costello Portia | $210,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Mead Bridgett | $2,000,000 | None Available | |
| Buckwalter Matthew R | $91,500 | None Available | |
| Mclaughlin James F | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $292,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Sheaffer Ruth A | $346,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Costello Portia | $170,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mead Bridgett | $16,678 | |
| Previous Owner | Mead Bridgett | $181,158 | |
| Previous Owner | Mead Bridgett | $185,185 | |
| Previous Owner | Buckwalter Matthew R | $140,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mclaughlin James F | $84,840 | |
| Previous Owner | Mclaughlin James F | $67,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 06/02/26 | Sold | $365,000 | -0.7% | $192 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/28/2026 04/28/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/27/2026 04/27/26 | Price Changed | $367,500 | -2.0% | $193 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/14/2026 04/14/26 | Price Changed | $374,990 | -1.3% | $197 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/03/2026 04/03/26 | For Sale | $379,990 | +4.1% | $200 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | Sold | $365,000 | -4.9% | $192 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/03/2025 04/03/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/26/2025 03/26/25 | Price Changed | $384,000 | -1.5% | $202 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/06/2025 03/06/25 | For Sale | $389,999 | +44.4% | $205 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/07/2024 10/07/24 | Sold | $270,000 | -3.6% | $142 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/25/2024 09/25/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/03/2024 09/03/24 | For Sale | $280,000 | +40.0% | $147 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/25/2018 05/25/18 | Sold | $200,000 | 0.0% | $109 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/27/2018 04/27/18 | Price Changed | $200,000 | +5.3% | $109 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/24/2018 04/24/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/19/2018 04/19/18 | For Sale | $189,900 | -- | $104 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,871 | $142,100 | $23,300 | $118,800 |
| 2025 | $4,697 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2024 | $4,697 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2023 | $4,618 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2022 | $4,426 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2021 | $4,331 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2020 | $4,331 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2019 | $4,266 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2018 | $2,095 | $118,700 | $23,300 | $95,400 |
| 2016 | $3,413 | $75,000 | $16,200 | $58,800 |
| 2015 | $1,332 | $75,000 | $16,200 | $58,800 |
| 2014 | $2,552 | $75,000 | $16,200 | $58,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Michael Lapp
ML
Seller's Agent in 2026
Michael Lapp
Keller Williams Elite
(717) 682-5972
5 in this area
95 Total Sales
-
Chuck Honabach
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Chuck Honabach
Realty ONE Group Unlimited
(717) 696-1385
4 in this area
199 Total Sales
-
Portia Costello
Seller's Agent in 2025
Portia Costello
Realty One Group Generations
(717) 344-4094
4 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
Sarah Lapp
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sarah Lapp
Howard Hanna
(717) 725-6375
6 in this area
99 Total Sales
-
Kathryn Puzycki
KP
Seller's Agent in 2024
Kathryn Puzycki
Redfin Corporation
-
Mick Kalata
Seller's Agent in 2018
Mick Kalata
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 824-6039
10 in this area
153 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PALA2085346
APN: 338-66375-0-0000
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